The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1168

She looked up at the man, his handsome face still carrying that somewhat suppressed but heart–wrenching expression.

“Quit worrying over me, okay? Our beef with the Alonso family ain’t your fault. As long as Wendy and I aren’t a thing, there’s always gonna be bad blood. I’ve never given a hoot about what the Alonso family could do to me, I don’t need to.”

Chloe got it. He was talking about the time she had discouraged him from taking action against Wendy.

“But if the Alonso family starts to retaliate, what if they get mad?”

Better to keep the status quo and stay on neutral terms with the Alonso family than to suddenly make enemies.

“Don’t overthink it”

He cut her off, “If the Alonso family doesn’t cut me some slack, I am not gonna let them off the hook either.” Chloe was silent for a moment, then nodded, “Alright. I’ll take your word for it.”

He was right. She was so cautious because she didn’t want him to have a hard time. On second thought, although the Alonso family was a big deal, it wasn’t something she should have to worry about.

Even if it meant wasting some time and energy, even if there were detours, Damon had no reason to be crushed by the Alonso family. Not to mention she wasn’t about to let Wendy, this nagging woman, off the hook that easily.

She looked up at Damon, and Chloe even felt some resentment towards herself. Despite repeatedly conveying her dependence on him, every time, her lifelong habit of self–reliance pushed him aside.

She even constantly reminded him to stay rational for her sake. But she didn’t realize that this so–called rationality was his most painful moment.

and sympathy for this man. “Never again. If I’m hurt,

eyes. She was taken aback by his demeanor today. She never

to improve the expression on his face. “Do you want to blame me? Or you could

his forehead against hers, “How could I?“”

a mix of warmth and bitterness. She suddenly felt that she was unworthy

head, cupped his face, and took the initiative to kiss his lips. She didn’t know what to do, maybe kissing him would cheer him up a bit, and put her at ease. Her lips were as soft as petals, carrying a sweet scent. They felt delicate and soft against his. Her tongue slipped past his lips, through his teeth, touching his

tension in Damon’s eyes gradually faded, feeling Chloe’s initiative and dependence. He knew what

comforting him, appeasing him. Her injury was his fault. He shouldn’t have been kind to

her away. “Quit messing around.”

softened, his voice

throat, one hand slipped

trembled, his breathing noticeably heavier. “Stop

her hand, his gaze sweeping her

The injury doesn’t hurt. It’s not like

to say that?!”

voice suddenly grew strong, his face turned serious. But Chloe laughed, her arms encircling

“You’re so mean.”

at her, “Then why

for you

looked at her deeply, then suddenly kissed her. His kiss was full of force, as if he was punishing

instantly, her breathing became erratic. Nevertheless, she still made an effort to respond to his kiss. Her hand once again reached

and put her

eyes also filled with excited tears. “Damon.”