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

to clear up this misunderstanding, right? Could it be that what Becky said to me was misheard by

Chloe’s voice. This time, the blame was shifted onto Fiona, the birthday girl and the star of

the evening..

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. Are you saying everyone present was deaf? What about this? I could still go with you to see the Queen and find out

party. But you both eagerly came over and handed over the gift before Chloe had a chance. Becky even immediately asked Chloe to deliver her gift, saying something about looking forward

bit suggestive, Fiona was absolutely straightforward, not intending to spare them any

face turned pale, then flushed. Becky, noticing her sister’s discomfort, hid at a distance

she could disappear into a crack in the ground. However, in reality, the Dubonnet family’s banquet hall had no floor cracks, and

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

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

the stage, scolded her sharply after hearing these disrespectful words. Regardless of the circumstances, these were princesses of the royal family.

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,

stepped onto the stage, trying to pull Fiona

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

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