The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1555

Chapter 1555

Chapter 1555

"Shut up!" Phoebe's words were met with an indignant roar from Cole.

"Do you even realize where you are? How dare you make a scene like this!"

Phoebe dropped the hem of her dress that she was holding in her hand, straightened her posture,tilted her chin up, and gave Cole a cold and disdainful chuckle. "Making a scene? What did I dowrong?"

By this time, Grace had abandoned her conversation with a group of socialites and made her waytowards them. Seeing Phoebe's defiance, she quickly stepped in front of Cole. She lookedsomewhat troubled, but still spoke softly and gently. "Phoebe, if you have any issues, can't wediscuss them later? Do you have to air them out here, in front of all these guests? Isn't thatembarrassing?"

"Is this what you call embarrassing? More than what Wendy did to the Alonso family? Besides..."

She paused and took two steps closer to Cole and the others, her beautiful face filled with defiantsarcasm. "When do you think is the right time for me to voice out? In private? Will you even listen tome then? I am afraid you might silence me permanently in that case."

As Phoebe's words echoed around them, the surrounding crowd erupted in low murmurs.

"What's going on? Are they gonna kill her?"

"Isn't that the Alonso family’s second daughter? I never thought she'd be mistreated by herstepmother."

"Well, without her real mother around, living under her stepmother's watchful eye must be tough."

"But she's still his own flesh and blood. Shouldn't her father protect her?"

Cole was shocked beyond belief. He never expected this quiet and submissive daughter of his tohad changed so much. Now, she was even bold enough to expose him in public. Anger flared in hiseyes, and Grace was also also visibly shaking with rage. "Phoebe, you must speak with conscience.Have I ever laid a hand on you all these years? How could you slander me like this?"

"Phoebe, you better know your limits. I didn't call you back here to upset me. Can't we talk aboutwhatever issues you have later?"

"No need.” Phoebe immediately cut off Cole, "I know exactly why you called me back here. Whenthe plan with Abelard failed, who have you picked for me this time?"

Struck by her words, Cole's expression showed waves of embarrassment. The whispers around himadded to his humiliation.

At the corner, Chloe was enjoying the drama while savoring the pastries that Damon had passed toher. Though it felt a bit wrong, she couldn't help but enjoy the spectacle, especially seeing howPhoebe had grown more assertive. Turning to Damon, she gave him a teasing look, "Seems likesending someone to the hospital once has really emboldened her."

Chloe's words drew a small smile from the usually stoic Damon.

He glanced at her, "Well, she's been through an ‘attempted murder’, what's left to fear?"

Chloe chuckled, appreciating his wit.

"Phoebe, don't go too far!" Cole said, pointing at Phoebe with a trembling hand, clearly angered.

"I didn't arrange anyone for you today, but even if I did, what can

you do about it? I'm warning you, don't push your luck. If you really have something against me, youcan say whatever you want after the dinner party."

"I might as well speak my mind now, otherwise, I probably won't be able to handle the backlashfrom your family."

"You..."

"Why don't I take a guess? What's the purpose of calling me here tonight?"

Phoebe's sudden interjection successfully silenced Cole. Even Chloe put down her cutlery and half-finished glass of milk, resting her chin on her hands, keenly watching the unfolding drama.

Damon stood by and wiped away the milk stuck to her lips, and when he saw the stars in her eyes,he smiled and shook his head helplessly.

"I'm not sure what you meant by asking me to bring someone home tonight, but judging from yourpast actions, it simply means that if I can't replace a husband who can benefit the family, my future willbe in your hands, right?

“It doesn't matter if this person is smart or silly, ugly or handsome, or if they have any bad habits. Aslong as they have money and power, that's all that matters, right?

“As long as my marriage brings endless benefits to the family and makes it prosperous, it's all right,right?

“Then after I'm married off, you'll replace a way to transfer my shares to Wendy to secure her position inthe company, right?"

With each guess Phoebe made, the expressions on Wendy, Cole, and Grace's faces became evenmore grim.

Phoebe watched each of their reactions, feeling a pang in her heart. Originally, she was justspeculating, even though deep down, she felt quite sure of her guesses. However, she didn't needtheir verbal confirmation at all. Now, just by looking at their expressions, she had confirmedeverything. She couldn't deny that she felt hurt inside. She had thought they might lay low for awhile after the Abelard incident, but they were more relentless than ever.

When she encountered Chloe at the hospital, Chloe had warned her about being cautious. If shewas on guard against that mother-daughter duo, she shouldn't let her guard down easily becausewhen people had a purpose, they would use any means to achieve it. If one plan failed, there wasalways a backup plan.

This applied to all of them, anyone.

And indeed, Chloe was right. She said she'd been cloistered in the world of academia for so manyyears, untouched by the harsh realities and cunning minds of society.

But that was just how the world worked. There were no pure saints.

Who can confidently thump their chest and proclaim their own righteousness without a hint ofdoubt? If one can't even consider themselves a saint, how can they expect everyone else to be?

Indeed, Chloe didn't miss a beat with her words.