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.

appeared, Alyssa joyfully took Little Moon

at the back and walked towards him, with

it was impossible to

simultaneously, their gazes fell on the Little Sun

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

son towards Presley.

off guard, his gaze fixated on her

hold the baby that he nervously

held the baby, the first

and through, he’s the spitting image of Damon. Especially the boy’s eyes

this baby would grow up

need for another name. And the little

managed a

broadened in satisfaction. “Elio, Luna. Excellent,

treasures. How could she give them just

names were given

advanced to

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

Presley ignored her comment.

celebration banquet of my great-grandchildren, Elio and

family rejoices

name names, it was clear to everyone that this was a

branch to

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

requested to see

lunch served at noon, and didn’t end

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

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

banquet concluded without

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

for a while.

by the Harper family’s celebration.

the talk of the

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

the Alonso family, and even used the Global Economic Summit

had done everything, both

commotion, he got to hold his great-grandchildren

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

of the young. Each had

way of life

generation to walk a path they

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

controlled by others either.

it from Presley’s perspective,

but offer

grew tired, the ty faded, and the matter

—

the babies, Chloe’s biological clock

woke like clockwork.

bottles, and

hot water and, out of habit, wandered over

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

even without a breeze. Overnight, the ground had

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

a black trench coat, hands in pockets, gazing towards the manor

leaving the hospital over two months ago, not a

then? Two such brilliant people, to have