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

glanced at Presley standing at the back and walked towards him, with baby in

it was impossible to discern

almost simultaneously, their gazes fell on the Little

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

son towards Presley.

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

that he nervously opened his arms and carefully cradled

held the baby, the first time he’d seen his face

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

baby would

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

managed a smile.

in satisfaction. “Elio, Luna. Excellent, both

were her treasures.

were

holding the baby, slowly advanced to stand beside

wouldn’t give you the chance to get anywhere near the

Presley ignored her comment.

the celebration banquet of my

Harper family rejoices in this joyous

it was clear to everyone that this

olive branch

beside Damon, wore a soft smile,

close acquaintances requested to see the babies, and Chloe

began in the morning, with lunch served at noon, and didn’t end until the evening.

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

and they were quickly safeguarded. Damon had arranged for a car to take them

banquet concluded

returned home early, the household staff busily fussed over the two little ones, eagerly playing

for a while.

family’s celebration. The appearance of the babies

were the talk of

the past. He cut ties with his grandson, used the

marriage with the Alonso family, and even used the Global Economic

and ridicule. He had done

to hold his great-grandchildren in his arms. Wasn’t it all for

sneered and gossiped, but that was that. However, the incident

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

Their way of

generation to walk a path they deemed correct often

overlooked that the young ones didn’t wish for their lives

controlled by others either.

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

but offer

people grew tired, the ty faded, and the matter naturally sank into

—

to the babies, Chloe’s biological clock had also

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

the baby bottles, and mix the

with hot water and,

the manor, the rows of ginkgo trees had turned a

a breeze. Overnight, the ground

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

trench coat, hands in pockets, gazing

two months ago, not

exactly had happened back then? Two such brilliant people,