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

walked towards him, with baby in arms. They faced each

neutral, and it was impossible to discern what each was

their gazes fell on

name. If you’re not happy with it, you

son towards Presley.

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

nervously opened his arms and carefully cradled the

a hundred days that he’d held the baby, the first time

he’s the spitting image of

He could tell this baby would grow up

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

a

satisfaction. “Elio,

treasures.

were

holding the baby, slowly advanced to stand beside the old

Chloe, I wouldn’t give you the chance to

Presley ignored her comment.

for attending the celebration banquet of my great-grandchildren, Elio and Luna.

rejoices in this

names, it was clear to everyone

branch

smile, subtle and unobtrusive, unaffected by

few close acquaintances requested to see the babies, and Chloe

at noon, and didn’t end

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

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

celebration banquet concluded

busily fussed over the two little ones, eagerly playing

for a while.

dominated by the Harper family’s celebration. The

the talk of the

had caused quite a stir in the past. He cut

with the Alonso family, and even used the Global

He had done everything, both right

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

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

less in the lives of the young. Each had their

Their way of life certainly wasn’t a

to walk a path

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

controlled by others either.

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

but offer an overall

ty faded, and the matter

—

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

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

the baby bottles, and mix the

hot water

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

Overnight, the ground

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

hands in pockets, gazing

leaving the hospital over two months ago, not a day had

exactly had happened back then? Two such