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 Little Moon from Damon’s

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

and it was impossible

their gazes fell on the

not happy with it, you can pick another,” Chloe

son towards Presley.

his gaze fixated on her

him hold the baby that he nervously opened his arms and carefully cradled

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

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

baby would grow up wise, composed,

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

managed a

in satisfaction. “Elio,

all, these were her treasures. How

names were given

holding the baby, slowly advanced to stand

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

Presley ignored her comment.

banquet of my great-grandchildren, Elio and Luna.

Harper family rejoices in this joyous

names, it was clear to everyone that this was a

branch

smile, subtle and unobtrusive,

acquaintances requested to see the babies, and Chloe

began in the morning, with lunch served at noon,

before being whisked away. The noise and air quality

Damon had arranged for a car to take them home

banquet concluded

early, the household staff busily fussed over the two little

for a while.

family’s celebration. The appearance of the

the talk of

past. He cut ties with his grandson, used

even used the Global Economic

done everything, both

he got to hold his great-grandchildren in his

that. However, the incident taught

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

always correct. Their way of life certainly wasn’t a one-size-fits-all

the younger generation to walk a path they deemed correct

but they overlooked that the young ones didn’t wish for their

controlled by others either.

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

but offer an

the ty faded, and the matter

—

biological clock had also

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

baby bottles,

filled the bottles with hot water and, out of habit,

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

without a breeze. Overnight, the ground had become carpeted with

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

coat, hands in pockets, gazing towards the

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

happened back then? Two such brilliant people, to have