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.

why Ava was so opposed to their father taking other wives. As they grew older, they began to understand some things, but still

Ava getting pregnant and telling their grandmother, their father wouldn’t 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 these thoughts, they were all aware of it. They avoided the topic out of respect for

Queen Julia, and

guided Ava to the couch, and then brought up a new topic. “Mom, do you remember Chloe?”

face changed. I remember Why?”

more. “She’s been invited to the state banquet. I’m just wondering

Barbara’s tone, turned to her “What

lightly. I’m just worried about her past feud with Becky in P City I wonder if she might

to even see you two. After her performance, she should

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

into your gown and rest” Ava waved

got up, and started to leave. But after a few steps,

Ava froze

filled with wanness. “What do you

nonchalantly, “If she’s not dead, could she

Barbara’s next question calmed her

she would have done so long ago. The only token of their relationship had been

mind. “That’s good

pondered for a moment before picking up the phone. The call was

prevent Chloe from attending the state

male voice responded, “I thought you weren’t womed. Why the sudden