The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 971

The maid scrambled away in a panic, tears streaming down her face.

Even Nate, who rushed in upon hearing the commotion, was rooted to the spot, stunned by Mr. Harper’s roar.

Having worked for Mr. Harper for many years, Nate knew that even when a long-anticipated business deal was clinched or a thorny issue resolved, Mr. Harper’s demeanor would at most soften a bit. Even when a long-term project failed, what you got was a colder expression on his handsome face, as he calmly and steadily identified, addressed, and solved the issue.

Nate also knew that Ms. Chloe’s presence greatly influenced Mr. Harper’s mood swings. But now, it seemed he had underestimated the situation. In Mr. Harper’s mind, Ms. Chloe had now become a terrifying entity.

When this just happened, Nate was on pins and needles. He worried that Mr. Harper, torn between irresistible kinship and Ms. Chloe, would be trapped in a dilemma.

But now, a chill rose in Nate’s heart. Ivan’s prospects looked grim. The upheaval in the Harper family…. might have just kicked off earlier than expected.

Chloe’s eyelashes quivered in fear at Damon’s roar.

Noticing Chloe’s fear, Damon’s face softened instantly with remorse. He reached out to stroke her hair, his voice dropping to a husky murmur, “I’m sorry…”

Chloe stared at him; her hand half raised to touch his stem yet gentle gaze before it changed course to grab his sleeve.

“I didn’t let him…….”

Seeing the bruises on her body, Damon clenched his lips. Noticing Seeing his reaction and silence, Chloe’s eyes narrowed and she hesitated whether to tighten her grip or let go of his sleeve.

you trust me?”

never

her hair to her temple, touching her skin. Chloe’s eyes glazed over and she subtly moved her cheek away from Damon’s

she was sure

didn’t…otherwise… you wouldn’t

the right to be by his

narrowed

maid thoughtfully called for a female

seeing Chloe’s disheveled state, the doctor was taken aback. She treated Chloe’s foot injuries, her anxious expression finally easing a bit.

both feet. Other wounds on the body seem to be caused by struggle

topical medication before departing

to lift Chloe.

phone rang. It was Freya from the hospital. The ambulance had arrived at the hospital, and the doctors were waiting,

eyeing the unconscious Ivan. His casual expression belied a

ambulance was here, whether the

to bystanders. Apart from the families of other patients waiting in the waiting area, few people came here. The long hallway seemed endless, and the strange situation here drew the attention of the other patients’ families. Even though

It was like being lost in the desert, a dying traveler who could see life-saving water but couldn’t drink

the hospital due to his health condition, and he couldn’t get through on the phone.

in this matter. All calls were redirected

for many years, Nate

Presley’s grandson, sharing a bloodline with