The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1453

Chapter 1453

Chapter 1453

Chloe didn't bother asking more; it seemed like Damon was pretty confident about taking over theHarper Group.

Damon got dressed, scooped Chloe up and hopped into bed. "Cuddle with me for a bit."

"I need to prepare some food for you."

"We can talk about that after I wake up."

He gently laid Chloe on the bed and then slid in next to her. With his long arms, he drew her into hisembrace.

Chloe obediently let him hold her, tilting her head to look at his handsome face with closed eyes, asmile playing on her lips. "You still haven't mentioned the fact that I suddenly became Queen Julia'sgranddaughter. Did you already know that?"

Damon's eyes remained tightly shut, not even a twitch of his eyelids. "What's there to say?" he heldher close, burying his head in her fragrant neck, murmuring, "Yasmine is the Queen's daughter, sonaturally, you're the Queen's granddaughter, isn't that normal? I didn't know in advance. Butprincess or not, to me, you're always the most beautiful, strongest goddess. Now that you're aprincess, it's no biggie. It doesn't change the fact that you're my wife."

Chloe pursed her lips, a shy smile creeping onto her face. "What goddess..."

"Then be a queen." Damon said with a smile, then suddenly opened his eyes, grinning at her, "Nexttime, I'll let you take control. You can play the Queen for real."

Chloe's face flushed red. "Sleep, let's sleep!"

Damon snickered, holding Chloe tightly, and soon fell asleep.

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When Chloe woke up, it was almost noon. She opened her eyes, unsure when she had drifted off tosleep.

Damon felt her movement and opened his eyes as well. His chilly gaze softened instantly at thesight of Chloe, and he leaned over to peck her nose.

"I feel like it's been ages since I woke up to see your face. I'm not used to it."

Chloe chuckled, snuggling into Damon's embrace.

After some sweet moments, a servant came asking about lunch, and only then did Chloe tugDamon out of bed.

By the time they arrived at the dining room, cries could be heard. Chloe stopped in her tracks,expressionlessly listening to the commotion inside.

"I'm sorry, I deceived you. I didn't actually witness Jasmine's cremation. I was young then. I onlyknew she was sent to the crematorium. Everyone said that's where people were cremated, so Iassumed Jasmine really died.

"Are you really sure Chloe is your granddaughter? Even though I didn't see Jasmine's cremation,her severe illness was real. You don’t want to be deceived by those with ulterior motives. ThatChloe is a cunning woman; she wouldn't dare to venture into the palace unprepared.

"No matter what, I didn't mean to deceive you."

Queen Julia's voice echoed after a while. "You know, because of your words, I missed more thanthirty years of my daughter's life. Do you know how I've been living all these years, every day, everymoment? Ava, how could you make me suffer for so many years?"

"I didn't, I really didn't, your sadness hurts me more than anything. I've been treating you likeJasmine would have, I've been hoping you're happy every single moment."

"Your Majesty, Ava was only seven years old at the time. I don't believe she intentionally deceivedyou. Even if she did make a mistake back then, could you forgive her for me and Becky's sake? Iknow Becky messed up this time, but we've grown up under your care, you've always loved us, andwe love you dearly. Could you stop being mad at us? Ava didn't sleep all night. She's afraid you'remad at her..."

"I'm really sorry, if Chloe really is your granddaughter, then I truly feel guilty."

The dining room fell silent for a moment, and Queen Julia didn't speak any further.

Chloe stood silently in her place, her face devoid of any expression. She understood the Queen'shelplessness and reluctance.

During the thirty odd years Yasmine was separated from the Queen, it was Ava who played the roleof a daughter by the Queen's side. If one were to compare, Chloe, as the suddenly appearedgranddaughter, really didn't share the same level of intimacy with the Queen as Barbara and Beckydid.

The gap was there, and it was something that could never be filled.

Chloe's eyes narrowed.

Chloe and Yasmine were grateful for Ava, Barbara, Becky's existence. But all of this was under thepremise that they enjoy their comfortable lives in peace.

"Everyone, get up. Chloe will be here for lunch soon. You should leave so as not to disrupt hermeal."

After a while, Queen Julia spoke, leaving Ava gritting her teeth in anger.

Not disrupt Chloe's meal? What was so important about her that even eating required a good mood.She had been sobbing for so long, and in the end, it wasn't as important as Chloe's meal?

Chloe raised an eyebrow, took a deep breath and led Damon into the dining room.

Queen Julia, who was initially frowning, immediately smiled upon seeing Chloe. "Chloe."

Barbara furrowed her brows at the door, her eyes flickered when she saw Damon beside Chloe."Mr. Harper." she uttered softly, feeling a bit flustered.

But Damon didn't even glance at her.

"Are you hungry?"

"Mhm."

Queen Julia immediately stood up, guided Chloe to sit beside her and ordered the servants to servethe food.

Ava and Barbara were totally unprepared for Damon's sudden appearance. Seizing the opportunity,Ava sat across from Damon, eagerly saying, "Mr. Harper, it's a pleasure to meet you. I must tell you,Becky's face requires an urgent surgery abroad. I was wondering if you could let her go."

"No way." Ava's words were coldly interrupted by Damon.

Ava froze, "Mr. Harper, Becky is just a kid. Her mistake was made in a moment of impulse. If shedoesn't get surgery, it'll mar her life. I hope you can help her. Please, arrange for a doctor. I'm

begging you."

"Mistakes are mistakes. Even if she's just a kid, she'll have to pay for her actions. It's only fair."

"But Mr. Harper, considering the current circumstances, Becky is actually the victim."

Damon lifted his gaze, his deep, icy gazes sweeping over Ava.