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

at the back and walked towards

and it was impossible to discern

on the Little

name. If you’re not happy with it, you can pick another,” Chloe offered,

son towards Presley.

on her in disbelief. It wasn’t until

him hold the baby that he nervously opened his arms and

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

the spitting image of Damon. Especially the boy’s eyes were

He could tell this baby would grow up

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

managed a

smile broadened in satisfaction. “Elio, Luna.

simply nodded. After all, these were her treasures.

were

holding the baby, slowly advanced to stand beside the old

I wouldn’t give

Presley ignored her comment.

the celebration banquet of

rejoices

everyone that this was

olive branch to

Damon, wore a soft smile, subtle

close acquaintances requested to see the babies, and

morning, with lunch served at noon, and didn’t

appearance at the banquet before being whisked away. The noise

Damon had arranged for a car to

banquet concluded

staff busily fussed

for a while.

was dominated by the Harper family’s celebration. The appearance of the

words were the

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

alliance marriage with the Alonso family, and even used the Global Economic Summit as a platform to

had done everything,

hold his great-grandchildren in

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

less in the lives of the young. Each had their own path to follow.

of life certainly wasn’t a

walk a path they deemed

want defiance, but they overlooked that

controlled by others either.

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

offer

ty faded, and the matter

—

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

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

bottles, and mix

a quick wash, she filled the bottles with hot water and,

Outside the manor, the rows of ginkgo trees had turned

Overnight, the

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

man donned a black trench coat, hands in pockets, gazing towards the manor gates. Every

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

Two such brilliant people,