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.

Alyssa joyfully took Little

at the back and walked towards

neutral, and it was impossible to discern what each

gazes fell on the Little Sun in her

Elio, we’ve chosen his name. If you’re not happy with it, you can

son towards Presley.

gesture caught Presley off guard, his gaze fixated on her in disbelief. It wasn’t until he was sure

baby that he nervously opened his arms and

hundred days that he’d held the baby, the first time he’d

spitting image of Damon. Especially

baby would grow

Good, very good. No need for another name.

managed a smile.

satisfaction. “Elio, Luna.

these were her treasures.

names were given by

holding the baby, slowly advanced

“If I were Chloe, I wouldn’t give you the

Presley ignored her comment.

the celebration banquet of my

Harper family rejoices

to everyone that

branch

Damon, wore a soft smile, subtle and unobtrusive, unaffected by

close acquaintances requested to see the

lunch served at noon, and didn’t

made a brief appearance at the banquet before being

safeguarded. Damon had arranged

banquet

household staff busily fussed over the two little

for a while.

the Harper family’s celebration. The appearance of the babies wasn’t publicized,

words were the talk

had caused quite a stir in the past. He cut ties

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

and ridicule. He had done everything, both right

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

of the young. Each had their own path to follow. Their ideas

of life certainly wasn’t a

the younger generation to walk a path they

defiance, but they overlooked that the young ones didn’t wish for their lives to

controlled by others either.

to see it from Presley’s perspective, some from an outsider’s,

offer an overall

the ty faded,

—

Chloe’s biological clock had also readjusted itself

half-past seven each morning, the babies woke like clockwork. She’d

baby bottles,

wash, she filled the bottles with hot water and, out of habit, wandered over

the manor, the rows of ginkgo trees had turned a

breeze. Overnight, the

of the closest ginkgo to the manor’s entrance, a

hands in pockets,

leaving the hospital over two months ago, not a day had

Two such brilliant people, to have ended