The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1699

Her body was shaking with anger, and though she knew it was unbecoming, she couldn’t control it. She forced out an ugly smile, the sound of her laughter only adding to the awkwardness.

“Well, Chloe, what are you talking about?” she stammered. “You’re Grandma’s own granddaughter. How could I not accept you? We all want what’s best for Grandma, and she went through so much trouble to find you. If you leave, won’t it break her heart? I’m sure there’s just been some misunderstanding.”

Chloe arched an eyebrow. “A misunderstanding, you say?”

“Of course it is.”

Chloe blinked, “Well then, we should clear this misunderstanding up as soon as possible. Otherwise, today’s event might inevitably cast a negative influence on the royal family. If Grandma hears that we’re not getting along, it will surely upset her”

Barbara’s hands clenched into fists, her knuckles whitening. “You are right. We should clear up the misunderstanding “d2

Her words stuttered. Chloe, standing close, could hear her unstable breath. Nodding, Chloe seemed very satisfied with her response, “So, getting back to where we started, how did you two know that Grandma’s gift for me was a full set of ruby jewelry?”

Barbara’s lips twitched uncontrollably. Her chest heaved with suppressed emotion “I just said that it’s a misunder

this misunderstanding, right? Could it be that what Becky said to me was

hear the relentless taunting in Chloe’s voice. This time, the blame was shifted onto Fiona, the birthday girl and the

the evening..

now they had come uninvited to her birthday, making things difficult for her. She saw right through their schemes. She wasn’t unaware of Chloe’s manipulative tactics, but if it gave her a chance to teach these two nuisances a lesson, she was more than willing to play along. “How can I hear it wrong? I heard clearly. Who dares to question my hearing? Becky was chewing Chloe out when I was standing night there, accusing her of daring to switch the Queen’s gift. And when Chloe brought the gift box out, Becky was mocking her saying the gift was less than the box it came in.

the gift before Chloe had a chance. Becky even immediately asked Chloe to deliver her gift, saying something about looking forward to it. What exactly is your intention? Aren’t you just trying to embarrass Chloe in front of so many people? Or maybe you’re planning to turn the tables

was absolutely straightforward, not intending to

noticing her sister’s discomfort, hid at

schadenfreude made Barbara wish she could disappear into a crack in the ground. However, in reality, the Dubonnet family’s banquet hall had no floor cracks, and they were still standing in the most prominent spot to garner the utmost attention, with nowhere to hide.

your words? No matter what, we grew up together, and

show off In the past, I endured it out of respect for the royal family. This year, I didn’t even invite you, yet you still came and stood beside me. Do you feel your status is too

of the royal family. Even as the granddaughter of a high–ranking official, she had no night to say such offensive things. Her words

patient. But how long should I endure? What do I get from my birthdays? Each time I end up angry and upset. Every time, I swallow my anger. This year, I didn’t invite them, but how

trying to pull Fiona down, but

weren’t born and raised in the royal family, and don’t possess their noble aura Now that their plan has failed. they should bear the consequences. They used my birthday party to plot against Chloe Should I still help maintaining their image? How weak would I be if I did that? I’m a descendant of the Dubonnet family I believe the Queen

the Queen if they’re not satisfied. I’m