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.

joyfully took Little Moon from Damon’s arms into

at Presley standing at the back and walked towards him, with baby in arms. They faced

neutral, and it was impossible to discern what each

on the Little Sun in her

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

son towards Presley.

fixated on her in disbelief. It wasn’t until he was sure she

nervously opened his arms and carefully cradled the

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

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

tell this baby would grow up wise, composed, and

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

a smile.

broadened in satisfaction. “Elio,

these were her treasures. How could she

were

holding the baby, slowly advanced to stand beside the

glanced at him coldly. “If I were Chloe, I wouldn’t give you the chance to get

Presley ignored her comment.

the celebration banquet of my great-grandchildren, Elio

family rejoices in this

to everyone that this was a concession, an acknowledgment,

olive branch

smile, subtle and

to see the babies, and

morning, with lunch served at

appearance at the banquet before being whisked away. The noise

Damon

banquet concluded without

they returned home early, the household staff busily fussed over

for a while.

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

words were the

a stir in the past. He cut ties

family, and even used the Global Economic Summit as a

had done everything, both right and

he got to hold his great-grandchildren

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

of the young. Each had their own path to

way of

a path they deemed

old people didn’t want defiance, but they overlooked that the

controlled by others either.

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

but offer

the ty faded, and the matter naturally sank into

—

clock had

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

bottles,

hot water and,

Outside the manor, the rows

Overnight, the ground had become carpeted

the foot of the closest ginkgo to the

in pockets, gazing towards the manor gates.

hospital over two months ago, not a day had passed

back then? Two such brilliant people, to have ended up