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.

they appeared, Alyssa joyfully took

Presley standing at the back and walked towards

it was impossible to

simultaneously, their gazes fell on the

you’re not happy with it, you can pick another,”

son towards Presley.

his gaze fixated on her in disbelief. It

nervously opened his arms and carefully cradled the

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

spitting image of Damon. Especially the boy’s eyes were

could tell this baby would

Good, very good. No need for another name. And the little girl? What’s her

a

in satisfaction. “Elio, Luna. Excellent, both

all, these were her treasures. How could she give them

names were given by

baby, slowly advanced to stand beside

were Chloe, I wouldn’t give

Presley ignored her comment.

all for attending the celebration banquet of my great-grandchildren, Elio

Harper family rejoices in this joyous

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

olive branch

smile, subtle

close acquaintances requested to see the babies, and Chloe didn’t

lunch served at noon, and didn’t end until the

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

quickly safeguarded. Damon

banquet concluded without

busily fussed over the two

for a while.

Harper family’s celebration. The appearance of the

the talk of

of Chloe, he had caused quite a stir in the past.

family, and even used

had done everything, both right

got to hold his great-grandchildren in his arms. Wasn’t

was that. However,

young. Each had their

way of life certainly wasn’t a

the younger generation to walk a path they deemed

want defiance, but they overlooked that the young

controlled by others either.

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

offer an

the ty faded, and the matter naturally

—

the babies, Chloe’s biological clock had also

morning, the babies woke like clockwork. She’d get

baby bottles, and

the bottles with hot water and, out

manor, the rows of ginkgo trees

down even without a breeze. Overnight, the

closest ginkgo to the manor’s entrance,

man donned a black trench coat, hands in pockets, gazing towards the

the hospital over two months ago, not a day had passed without

Two such brilliant