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.

joyfully took

at the back and walked towards him, with baby in arms. They

impossible to discern

gazes fell on the Little

name. If you’re not happy with it, you can

son towards Presley.

guard, his gaze fixated on her

he nervously opened his arms

he’d held the

spitting image of Damon. Especially

could tell this baby would grow up wise, composed,

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

managed a

in satisfaction.

all, these were her treasures. How could she give them just any names?

names were given by

holding the baby, slowly advanced

coldly. “If I were Chloe, I wouldn’t give you the chance to

Presley ignored her comment.

banquet of my

Harper family rejoices in

was clear to everyone that this was a concession, an acknowledgment, and

branch

beside Damon, wore a soft smile, subtle

requested to see the

with lunch served at noon,

brief appearance at the banquet before being whisked away. The noise and air quality

safeguarded. Damon had arranged for a car

celebration banquet concluded

home early, the household staff busily fussed over

for a while.

was dominated by the Harper family’s celebration. The appearance of the babies wasn’t

words were the

stir in the past. He cut ties with his

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

and ridicule. He had done everything,

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

gossiped, but that was that. However, the incident taught many old people

the lives of the young. Each had their own path to

always correct. Their way of life certainly wasn’t

to walk a

they overlooked that

controlled by others either.

it from Presley’s perspective, some from an outsider’s, and

offer an

time wore on, people grew tired, the ty faded, and the

—

to the babies, Chloe’s biological clock had also readjusted

like clockwork. She’d get up at seven to

the baby bottles,

filled the bottles with hot water

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

down even without a breeze. Overnight, the ground had become carpeted with their

the foot of the closest ginkgo to the manor’s entrance, a solitary figure stood reliably

pockets, gazing towards the manor gates. Every

ago, not

back then? Two such brilliant people, to have