The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Just as he was about to scoop up the little troublemaker and take him outside, the door of the room swung open

and Elizabeth walked in.

“The guests have all arrived. Why don’t you bring the babies out for a bit?”

Rose took Colt over, and Chloe, cradling her son, prepared to join Damon in making their entrance.

As they reached the doorway, Elizabeth caught Chloe’s arm, hesitating as if torn whether to speak.

Chloe looked puzzled. “What’s up?”

Elizabeth glanced at Damon, then pulled Chloe aside and whispered:d2

“The thing is that Presley is here too. I think, in this situation, if he wants to hold the babies…”

Chloe nodded. “I understand.”

Elizabeth’s face showed a hint of apology. “I’m sorry, Chloe, I just can’t bear it. It’s pitiful to see him like that.”

“It’s all water under the bridge. No matter what, he’s their great-grandfather. I’m doing fine now. As long as the

babies are healthy, I don’t have room in my heart for those unhappy memories. Don’t worry. A little respect for him

in public is also respect for myself.”

Relieved, Elizabeth nodded. “I am so sorry you have to bear this.”

Chloe smiled reassuringly. “I get it a little. He wasn’t exactly kind to you either, or you wouldn’t have eloped with his

son all those years ago. And yet, you still have a soft spot for him, don’t you?”

Elizabeth gave a wry smile. “What can I say? No matter how mean he can be, I just can’t bring myself to retaliate.

As much as I hate him at times, I pity him too. I’ve come to terms with it over the years. It is what it is.”

Chloe chuckled. “Well, I’m the same. No matter how much he disapproves of me, I’m determined to outlive him. I’ll

just indulge him for now.”

The words were slightly inappropriate, but they were honest.

Elizabeth also didn’t think there was anything to worry about. She gently squeezed Chloe’s arm as a reassuring

gesture. “Give Damon a heads-up, so he doesn’t stir the pot.”

—

When Damon and Chloe emerged into the banquet hall, the bubbling conversations came to an abrupt halt. All eyes

were drawn to them as they approached.

Most guests were eager to catch a glimpse of the twins, but with layers of security, no one could get too close. Not

only had Damon prepared, but Stanley had also mustered additional hands, ensuring that not even a fly could

breach the hotel’s perimeter.

took Little Moon from Damon’s

and walked towards him, with baby in arms. They faced

impossible to discern what each

gazes fell on the Little Sun

name. If you’re not happy with it,

son towards Presley.

guard, his gaze fixated on her in disbelief. It wasn’t until he

the baby that he nervously opened

was the first time in a hundred days that he’d held the baby, the first time he’d seen his face up

he’s the spitting image of Damon. Especially the boy’s

baby would grow up

name Elio. Good, very good. No need for another name. And the

managed a

broadened in satisfaction.

were her treasures. How could she give them just any

names were given by

advanced

Chloe, I wouldn’t give you the chance to get anywhere near the

Presley ignored her comment.

for attending the celebration banquet of my great-grandchildren, Elio and Luna.

rejoices in this joyous

didn’t name names, it was clear to everyone that this was

branch

beside Damon, wore a soft smile, subtle and unobtrusive,

to see the babies,

celebration began in the morning, with lunch served at noon, and

at the banquet before being whisked away. The noise and

Damon had arranged for a car

banquet concluded

returned home early, the household staff busily fussed over the two

for a while.

family’s celebration. The

were the

he had caused quite a stir in the past. He cut ties with his grandson, used the company

with the Alonso family, and even used the Global Economic Summit as a

ridicule. He had done everything,

the commotion, he got to hold his great-grandchildren in his arms. Wasn’t it all for

However, the incident taught many old

the lives of the young. Each had their own path

always correct. Their way of life certainly wasn’t a one-size-fits-all

generation to walk a

want defiance, but they overlooked that the young ones didn’t wish

controlled by others either.

it from Presley’s perspective, some

help but offer an

the ty faded, and the matter naturally

—

babies, Chloe’s biological clock had also

babies woke like clockwork. She’d get up at

the baby bottles,

she filled the bottles with hot water and, out of

weather had turned chilly. Outside the manor, the rows of ginkgo

without a breeze. Overnight, the ground had

to the manor’s entrance, a solitary figure stood

a black trench coat, hands in pockets,

two months ago, not a day had passed

back then? Two such brilliant people, to have ended