The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1557

Chapter 1557

Chapter 1557

Grace's face turned as pale as a sheet, shocked by Phoebe's words.

"You... Phoebe, you've gone too far. You ungrateful, double-crossing wretch, you're getting off oncausing trouble, aren't you?!"

"Double-crossing?" Wendy glanced at Grace with a smirk. "You're right. The shares in my hands areof no use to me, so why not sell them to someone else? It might be a good option."

"You... bastard!"b2 Cole was absolutely furious with Phoebe's words. He raised his hand, ready toslap her across the face. Everyone gasped, their eyes widened as they watched Cole's raised hand.Some even closed their eyes, anticipating a painful slap.

However, the expected sound of a slap didn't resonate.

Chloe had risen from her chair and was standing off to the side, looking surprised at the unexpectedscene.

"Who are you?!" Cole was livid. His raised hand was firmly grabbed mid-air, the grip so strong that itfelt like his wrist would be crushed.

Phoebe stood still with her eyes closed, too shocked to retaliate.

When she heard Cole's words, she opened her eyes in confusion. It was then that she realized thatshe was being shielded by a tall figure. Looking up, she saw Cole's raised hand being held firmly insomeone's grasp. She was slightly shocked, and just as she was about to turn around to see herrescuer, another arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her abruptly into a firm embrace.

Her back hit a warm, solid chest, and she was enveloped by a familiar masculine scent. Her heartskipped a beat, and before she could turn to look at him, he forcefully let go of Cole's hand.

The cold voice floated down from above her. "Mr. Alonso, did you invite me here for a businessdinner, or to witness domestic abuse?"

Domestic abuse? The words made Cole's brow furrow. He glanced at Phoebe, then scrutinizedAzriel for a few seconds before cautiously asking, "And you are?"

All the guests at the party were invited, either wealthy or influential.

Even if he didn't know who Azriel was, he knew he was someone the Alonsos couldn't afford tooffend. But after thinking for a while, he couldn't recall any impression of this man.

However, Azriel's demeanor was extraordinary and not to be underestimated.

“Azriel.” Azriel’s voice was cold, but his gaze was calm.

When the 30 billion dollar deal was made, Azriel had left everything to his lawyer and hadn't shownup in person, so it was normal that Cole didn't recognize him. But when he heard the name, heinstantly remembered the powerful signature on the contract.

His suspicious look vanished, and he quickly smiled, "So it's Mr.

Azriel."

Hearing this, Wendy's face became expressionless. So this man was the one who brought theAlonso family back to life.

She had been busy dealing with Chloe and Phoebe and had forgotten about the most importantguest of the night. But no matter what, the Alonsos would be hers in the future. No matter how

Phoebe, that damn bitch, caused trouble, it wouldn't change the fact that she was the future head ofthe Alonso family, and the heir to the family fortune. She would settle scores with Phoebe when thetime was right. For now, the important thing was not her.

A polite smile spread across her pale face, and she moved closer to Azriel, saying, "So, you're Mr.Azriel. We've been looking forward to seeing you for a long time. We're truly sorry that your arrivalcoincided with such an unsightly scene."

Azriel stepped back, standing straight with Phoebe still in his arms.

As he moved back, Phoebe, who was leaning against his chest, followed him, never leaving hisside. After struggling for a bit, she lowered her head and fiddled with his hand that was around herwaist. After realizing that it still had no effect, she became infuriated and continued to struggle,slapping and hitting in frustration.

"Let me go!"

Azriel felt the slaps and hits on the back of his hand, and the pain that came with it. He also sawhow Phoebe was burying her head, struggling with his arm furiously. His lips tightened, thenrelaxed, making it hard to tell whether he was angry or amused.

Seeing this scene, Cole's face was pale with cold sweat. "Phoebe!

That's enough! Don't you know Mr. Azriel is our esteemed guest?"

Hearing this, Phoebe's face turned even colder. She grabbed Azriel's arm and bit down hard on it.

Everyone gasped in surprise. Cole's eyes widened in disbelief and it took him a moment to react."Have you lost your mind?!"

Azriel, however, just furrowed his brow. He watched as Phoebe bit his arm so hard that her wholehead was shaking. His eyes darkened slightly. When she finally let go, he glanced at the hand thatshe had just bitten. There was a clear row of teeth marks, and within seconds, the surrounding skinhad turned pale and a bit bloody. It looked painful.

Everyone looked away, unable to bear the sight. Damon, holding Chloe, was watching with interest.

Phoebe, breathing heavily, looked at Cole with a cold gaze.

"Esteemed guest? Anyone who covets the shares in my hand is an enemy of mine."

Azriel's eyes narrowed slightly, his face turning a few degrees colder.

Cole was pacing nervously. "Phoebe, if you continue to cause a scene, get out of here."

Phoebe sneered, "From my perspective, that's excellent news."

Cole added, "Good news. Before you leave, return everything the Alonso family gave you."

Azriel lowered his gaze for a moment to look at the petite woman with her back turned to him. Witha calm shift in his eyes, he lowered his head and raised his other hand to caress the spot thatPhoebe had just bitten. Because he was looking down, nobody could see the expression on hisface, only the faint yet clear amusement lurking in the corners of his eyes.

No one could guess what he was thinking at that moment, and while everyone was puzzled, hecasually broke the silence: “Isn't there a fundraising part? Isn't that starting?"

Upon hearing this, Wendy hurriedly replied: "I've already asked someone to get that ready. Mr.Azriel, thank you for your timely assistance to the Alonso family this time. Rest assured, choosingthe Alonso family will not let you down."