The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1701

Fiona didn’t even notice the glint in Chloe’s eyes, she simply waved her hand dismissively. “What’s the big deal about cutting a cake? It’s the same old routine each year, not worth getting worked up about. I’d rather not cut it at all than have to face those annoying people later”

Chloe’s lips curled slightly, “I thought you might regret it.”

Fiona shook her head, “I’m sick of these birthdays. You’re quite interesting, you know that? If it weren’t for you, I’d probably still be dealing with those two women. I doubt anyone else could make them look as bad as you did. Especially that Barbara, I bet she’ll trash her place when she gets home.”

Chloe lowered her head, gently scratching the kitten’s chin, watching it contentedly close its eyes and purr. She couldn’t help but curve her lips, her voice calm yet tinged with a sense of nonchalance. “I’m not that great of a person, I hold grudges and I don’t let go of things easily.

Silence filled the room. A few seconds later, Fiona burst into laughter. And then came a long, continuous bout of laughter. “You… you really are quite interesting”

Chloe arched her eyebrows and stared at Fiona.d2

“Who admits their own flaws like that? But listening to you, it does seem like you’re quite the jerk… But I like that about you, hahaha. It’s much better than those who are clearly jerks but pretend to be good people in front of others.”

Chloe nodded, candidly saying, “I feel the same way.”

Fiona paused for a few seconds, and then burst into laughter again. “You… you’re so funny.”

The cat in Chloe’s arms was startled by Fiona’s laughter and burrowed further into Chloe’s embrace. Chloe gently soothed it

She accepted Fiona’s laughter and approval with grace. She didn’t dislike this girl who wore her emotions on her sleeve. At least she didn’t sense any malice from her.

found herself liking her. She had rarely encountered someone she liked so much in her life. This was the best

and Becky with some formal speech, everyone was well aware of the situation and played along. The chaos in the ballroom was quelled on the surface, and Barbara and

around them, more unabashed than when

all the gossip, so she took the opportunity to find Fiona to

at the lit window, carefully discerning whether the laughter

indeed from

daughter laugh so brightly and crisply, free from any ulterior motives, a pure and genuinely happy laughter

wouldn’t have done that in the past. Not to mention laughter, even a smile was rarely

hoping that she would make friends and finally open up her heart, becoming a little happier. But the result was always counterproductive, and Fiona, being sensitive, didn’t want to disappoint her grandfather’s good intentions. She would attend each birthday dinner, trying

Dubonnet could see that this year, Fiona’s mood was much better from the start, and she knew why. But she never expected that, after inviting

were princesses of the royal family; they couldn’t turn them away nor could they kick them out. So

embarrassed themselves tonight,

be exposed on the spot. They really had it coming. Even if this matter reached the

was about to enter the room when she

ask who you

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area, and the sudden appearance of a man naturally put her on guard as a mother.

one hand in his pocket and held a phone in the other, browsing something. The phone screen made his distinctive features even more striking. He looked up, his dark, intimidating eyes staring straight at Mrs. Dubonnet. Then

Wife?