The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1401

“How do I look?”

Ava glanced at her young daughter and nodded in satisfaction. “Absolutely stunning, of course. Look at you both, you are my baby daughters Don’t worry, you two will be the belles of the ball.”

Barbara and Becky, one on each side of Ava, gratefully beamed at her.

“We won’t be the prettiest ones there. The most beautiful woman at the banquet will definitely be you, Mom”

Ava chuckled. “You girls sure know how to sweet talk”

They all shared a light–hearted laugh. After a while, Becky’s smile faded, and she asked somberly, “Dad’s going to be there with you at the state banquet, right?” Ava’s smile vanished, too, as a flicker of pain crossed her eyes. Becky realized her misstep, but it only fueled her resentment. “Dad’s being ridiculous. You’re his lawful wife. How can he spend every day with that other woman? She can’t even have children, and yet he neglects us for her. I hate him!”

Ava felt a pang of pain. “Enough, Becky! Haven’t I taken good care of you two?”

Startled by Ava’s outburst, Becky withdrew her hand and stomped upstairs.

Barbara comforted Ava, patting her shoulder gently. “Don’t be upset. Dad will definitely come back for such an important occasion. He always did, didn’t he? And unlike other men, Dad doesnt have multiple wives. You still have your dignity…

In their society, it was common for wealthy men to have several wives.

Ava, who grew up in a more conservative environment, found it hard to reconcile with this.

no problems with it. They never understood why Ava was so opposed to their father taking

have married her Perhaps Ava should have let their father marry that other woman. It might have made him remember Ava’s understanding character. But who was to blame now? Although no one voiced

Julia, and her husband, William, was Julia’s nephew.

up a new topic. “Mom, do you remember Chloe?”

I

her eyes holding a glint of something more. “She’s been invited to the state banquet. I’m just wondering if she has

strange in Barbara’s tone, turned to her “What are

feud with Becky in P City I wonder if she

night to even see you two. After her performance, she should leave. How could she

an eyebrow, then nodded. “If that’s the case, then it’s all

into your gown and rest” Ava waved Barbara off,

after a few steps, she turned back and asked, “Mom, is it true that grandma’s biological

Ava froze

Barbara, her eyes filled with wanness. “What do you

replied nonchalantly, “If she’s not dead, could she return to the royal

Ava was initially shocked, but Barbara’s next question

have done so long ago. The only token of their relationship had been taken back, so what reason could she possibly have to seek out

eased Barbara’s mind. “That’s good then.”

face hardened. She pondered for a moment before picking up the

prevent Chloe from

you weren’t womed. Why the sudden