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.

took Little Moon

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

neutral, and it was impossible to discern what each

their gazes fell on

If you’re not happy with

son towards Presley.

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

the baby that he nervously opened his arms and carefully

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

of

could tell this baby would grow up wise, composed,

need for another

a smile.

satisfaction. “Elio, Luna. Excellent,

simply nodded. After all, these were her treasures. How could she give them just

names were given

baby, slowly advanced to stand beside

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

Presley ignored her comment.

banquet of my great-grandchildren, Elio and Luna.

family rejoices in

it was clear to everyone

olive branch

a soft smile, subtle and

acquaintances requested to

at noon, and didn’t end until the evening. However,

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

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

banquet concluded

fussed over

for a while.

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

the

stir in the past. He cut

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

had done

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

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

Each

of life certainly wasn’t a one-size-fits-all

walk a path they

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

controlled by others either.

it from Presley’s perspective, some from an

but offer an overall

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

—

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

woke like clockwork. She’d get up at seven to

baby bottles,

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

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

a breeze. Overnight, the ground had become carpeted

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

coat, hands in pockets, gazing

two months ago, not a day

back then? Two such