The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1257

Tonight’s twin engagement parties were a total trainwreck.

“Royce!” Presley scolded sternly from the side.

But Royce didn’t respond to him, instead directing his attention towards the crowd. His voice was calm and

indifferent. “Let’s get one thing straight. The engagement ceremony in this hall, there’s only supposed to be one

tonight. If Miss Alonso wants to throw her own engagement party, she’ll have to find another place! They can’t just

muscle in on someone else’s party like this. If word gets out, they’re gonna look like intruders.”

This description made Elizabeth burst into laughter. “Intruders? That’s exactly what they are!” Her words were

practically grinding through her teeth by the end. Grace’s face suddenly turned sour. “What’s that supposed to

mean?!” She couldn’t help but confront Elizabeth, her voice on the edge of hysteria.

Elizabeth cast her a sidelong glance and sneered, “What, want me to spell it out for you?”

“You…” On the stage, Wendy was at a loss for words, her face a mix of anxiety and humiliation.

“Royce, how could you treat me like this, I truly love him…”

“The ceremony’s about to start, this isn’t your place right now, so beat it!” Royce coldly cut off Wendy’s attempt to

soften him with weakness and emotion. His final words were an undeniable command.

Wendy’s words were stuck in her throat, then she turned to Presley with a hurt look.

“Royce, you’re absolutely despicable!” Presley was fuming, as his dignity completely disregarded by his own son in

front of everyone.

“If you don’t want to leave, then stay. But it’s on you, don’t blame me for not considering your dignity.”

Wendy had no idea what Royce meant by this. Presley was even more incensed, huffing and puffing with rage. “Do

you have absolutely no respect for your father?” Royce acted as if he hadn’t heard, checking his watch briefly

before scanning the crowd. Then his expression became solemn. He withdrew his gaze and said lightly, “The

engagement ceremony begins now. The engaged couple, please come to the stage.”

Wendy was shocked. Come to the stage together?! Could it be that Damon was back?!

Everyone was surprised as well. So Ms. Chloe really didn’t call off the engagement! And they could finally see the

mysterious fiancé/today?!

No, they might be finding out today whether Ms. Chloe‘ fiancé was the CEO of Harper Group or not!

Royce subtly lifted his eyes to the door leading to the backstage lounge. Everyone turned their heads in that

direction. Elizabeth closed her eyes briefly. She could read Royce’s subtle gesture. Her heart sank to a new low.

Just as Royce finished speaking, Alyssa walked out slowly with Chloe’s hand in hers and Hannah pushing a

wheelchair behind them! Just the three of them, no one else. Everyone stared at them in surprise, not knowing

what to do. Weren’t the engaged couple supposed to come up together?

Presley saw Damon’s figure was missing and chuckled coldly. Wendy also sighed in relief.

Halfway there, Chloe suddenly stopped, bent down with a faint smile on her face, and said to Alyssa, “Grandma, you

can leave me here.”

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Alyssa felt like her heart was being ripped apart, but she held onto Chloe’s hand tightly. “I’ll take you there.”

Chloe smiled lightly and said, “It’s okay, I can do it.”

Whatever she had to face, she would face it! Nothing could scare her.

“Chloe…” Alyssa was still reluctant to let go.

The road from here to the stage may only have been a few steps away, but it felt like walking barefoot on sharp

blades.

How could Damon do this at this time… Alyssa’s eyes welled up with tears. As a senior, she felt sorry for everything

Chloe had gone through, past and present!

As a woman, she felt sorry for what Chloe had to endure now. She thought Damon would never make her cry again,

but she didn’t expect Damon to leave her alone at the engagement ceremony.

Her beautiful and kind child…

Seeing Alyssa like this, Chloe smiled gently and said, “Don’t worry, Grandma. It’s just holding an engagement

ceremony–alone. It doesn’t mean that Damon and my engagement is invalid if I’m alone here.”

“Yes!” Alyssa nodded vigorously. Despite not having shed a tear for decades, the tears rolled down her cheeks.

She felt sorry for Chloe’s strength even in this situation.

She was not strong. How could she be strong?!

It was not just “holding an engagement ceremony alone.” This was a fatal hurt, an irreparable regret!

Chloe blinked her eyes and slowly straightened up. Finally, she gently lifted her dress and slowly walked towards the

stage.

Her long dress swayed, wrapping her tall and slender figure. Her hair was tied up high, revealing a graceful neck.

The platinum tassel earrings swayed lightly as she moved, occasionally reflecting a dazzling light. With light makeup

and a touch of crimson on her lips, there was a calm and cold look in her eyes.

She walked with her head slightly raised, down the middle of the path that the crowd had parted for her.

Calm, indifferent, arrogant, and confident. A cold and proud beauty that fascinated everyone, yet no one could

compare.

The hall was filled with guests, and everyone was watching her.

“Why is she alone?”

“How can an engagement ceremony only have one person?”

“Did she really get dumped and this is her last stand?”

“What’s the point of holding it then?”

“Why not just cancel it now? If she insists on it now, won’t it be even harder to explain later?”

“Why does she make things so hard for herself?”

“I agree, even if the guy didn’t dump her, leaving her alone here on such an important day shows that he doesn’t

really care about her, right?”

“You just told Ms. Alonso that it’s normal for men to be busy.”

“Yeah, they’ve been buddies since they were in diapers, they’ve been through thick and thin together, so they don’t

care much for formalities. Didn’t you see how they announced their engagement at the eleventh hour? They’re

super low–key, not like Ms. Chloe who’s been broadcasting her engagement left, right, and center.”

Even though she kept telling herself not to give a hoot about what others said, those scattered comments still hit

her already weary heart hard, leaving marks of varying depths.