The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1557

Grace’s face turned as pale as a sheet, shocked by Phoebe’s words.

“You… Phoebe, you’ve gone too far. You ungrateful, double–crossing wretch, you’re getting off on causing trouble, aren’t you?!”

“Double–crossing?” Wendy glanced at Grace with a smirk. “You’re right. The shares in my hands are of no use to me, so why not sell them to someone else? It might be a good option.”

“You… bastard!”

Cole was absolutely furious with Phoebe’s words. He raised his hand, ready to slap her across the face. Everyone gasped, their eyes widened as they watched Cole’s raised hand. Some even closed their eyes, anticipating a painful slap.c2

However, the expected sound of a slap didn’t resonate.

Chloe had risen from her chair and was standing off to the side, looking surprised at the unexpected scene.

“Who are you?!” Cole was livid. His raised hand was firmly grabbed mid–air, the grip so strong that it felt like his wrist would be crushed. Phoebe stood still with her eyes closed, too shocked to retaliate. When she heard Cole’s words, she opened her eyes in confusion. It was then that she realized that she was being shielded by a tall figure. Looking up, she saw Cole’s raised hand being held firmly in someone’s grasp. She was slightly shocked, and just as she was about to turn around to see her rescuer, another arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her abruptly into a firm embrace. Her back hit a warm, solid chest, and she was enveloped by a familiar masculine scent. Her heart skipped a beat, and before she could turn to look at him, he forcefully let go of Cole’s hand. The cold voice floated down from above her. “Mr. Alonso, did you invite me here for a business dinner, or to witness domestic abuse?”

brow furrow. He glanced at Phoebe, then scrutinized Azriel for a

or influential. Even if he didn’t know who Azriel was, he knew he was someone the Alonsos couldn’t afford to offend. But after thinking for a while, he couldn’t recall any impression of this

demeanor was extraordinary and not to

Azriel’s voice was cold, but his gaze was calm.

person, so it was normal

look vanished, and he quickly smiled, “So it’s Mr. Azriel.”

this, Wendy’s face became expressionless. So this man was the one who brought the Alonso family

it wouldn’t change the fact that she was the future head of the Alonso family, and the heir to the family fortune, She would settle scores with Phoebe when the time was right. For now, the important thing was not her. A polite smile spread across her pale face, and she moved closer to Azriel, saying, “So,

was leaning against his chest, followed him, never leaving his side. After struggling for a bit, she lowered her head and fiddled with

“Let me go!”

with it. He also saw how Phoebe was burying her head, struggling with his arm furiously. His lips tightened, then relaxed, making it hard to tell whether

Cole’s face was pale with cold sweat. “Phoebe! That’s enough! Don’t you know Mr. Azriel is our esteemed guest?”

colder. She grabbed

eyes widened in disbelief and it took him a moment to react. “Have you lost your mind?!”

hard that her whole head was shaking. His eyes darkened slightly. When she finally let go, he glanced at the hand that she had just bitten. There was a clear row of teeth marks, and within seconds, the surrounding skin

sight. Damon, holding Chloe, was watching with