The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1559

Chapter 1559

Chapter 1559

".. That's what you deserve."

"How about I invoke the law?"

Phoebe fell silent. For her to be locked up in front of the Alonso family, that would be the realembarrassment.

Azriel watched as Phoebe immediately subdued, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. Hishand again slid to her waist, turning her half-way around in his arms, holding her close. His actionswere intimate and suggestive.b2 Phoebe had never been this close with a man before. Now, in frontof all these people, behaving so intimately, how could she handle it? Her ears were as red as ripechili peppers.

Azriel curled the corner of his lips and leaned in close to her ear, his low, velvety voice carrying ahint of amusement. “Be good, and we can settle the score when we get home."

His warm breath brushed against Phoebe's ear. She shrank back, but couldn't escape from his hold.Azriel looked at her reddened ear with surprise. His eyebrows twitching imperceptibly, interestgleaming in his eyes.

His affectionate gestures and suggestive words made it clear to everyone present that therelationship between them was far from ordinary.

Cole watched the scene unfold across from them, his eyes filled with disbelief for a moment. Onlynow did he realize that his second daughter had changed so drastically, probably because she hadfound a reliable support. Previously, she didn't even dare to raise her voice at him even in private.Now, at such an important public event, she could brazenly defy him. So that was why.

Wasn't this perfect though?

Although this man's background was unclear for now, anyone who could easily deal with thirtybillion dollars was no ordinary person.

Hadn't he hoped that Phoebe would marry a man from a good family? If the Alonso family neededany help in the future, they wouldnt have to seek help elsewhere.

He paused, his expression to Phoebe had improved significantly.

He laughed heartily, “Phoebe, you're so stubborn. If your heart is set on the Alonso family, whycreate such a fuss?"

Though his face was smiling and his words sounded helpless yet indulgent, his heart was filled withworry.

Just look at Wendy's face. They had secured thirty billion dollars in funding, but at the expense ofthirty percent of the company's shares. If this man was truly as close to Phoebe as it appeared, thenthe thirty percent shares he held could very well be transferred to Phoebe. Adding that to the sharesPhoebe already owned, she would undoubtedly be the largest shareholder of the company, owningmore than half the shares.

All Wendy's plans to acquire Phoebe's shares were now in jeopardy with this man in the picture. IfPhoebe really wanted the company now, they wouldn't have any way to stop her.

Cole's mood was slightly better than Wendy's. Regardless of the outcome, the Alonso family wasstill intact. Whether it was Wendy or Phoebe, as long as the Alonso family didn't fall into the handsof outsiders, that was good enough for him.

Phoebe knew exactly what Cole was thinking. His sudden change of attitude made her feel evenmore ridiculous and ironic. “Who said my heart is set on the Alonso family? What does the family

have that's worth my attention? Is it the constant plotting against me, or the repeated physicalattacks?"

Cole's smile stiffened. “Earlier, I misunderstood the situation. I was just angry."

“Mr. Alonso, everything's ready. Shall we start now?"

An assistant's voice came from behind. To ease the awkwardness, Cole quickly said, “Yes, startimmediately."

“Alright."

And so, someone began leading the guests to their respective seats.

Phoebe wore a cold expression, trying to free himself from Azriel's hold, yet Azriel only tightened hisgrip, not allowing her to leave.

Wendy sat in her place, her face so grim it was beyond description.

She had hoped to gain an advantage in front of Chloe, but all her plans had been disrupted byPhoebe. And the matter of the company shares was still troubling her.

Chloe watched Wendy's grim face with amusement, glancing at Azriel. “Is Mr. Azriel's stomachfeeling better? If you're unwell, you don't have to make an appearance tonight."

"Ms. Summers, what did you mean by some of the things you said tonight?" Wendy finally lost hertemper. Tonight's setbacks were too great. The unexpected issue with the shares had already lefther in a foul mood. But Chloe's words, which clearly sided with the Alonso family, made her feeleven more disgusted.

Chloe raised an eyebrow and smiled gently as she looked at Wendy.

Wendy glared at Chloe, sneering: “It seems Ms. Summers hasn't realized the situation. You'restanding on Alonso family's territory.

The Alonso family's investment projects don't need your endorsement, let alone your sweet wordsto attract more investors. Who should come and who shouldn't has nothing to do with you. Are youstill half-asleep, or are you living in your wonderful imagination where the Alonso family is already inyour pocket?"

Chloe blinked her eyes, and the glint of amusement that flashed in her eyes only intensifiedWendy's sense of disdain.

“I hope you can mind your own manners. Figure out what should be said and what shouldn't be saidfor yourself. The Alonso family doesn't need you to play a role here. And I certainly don't believethat you are a person who repay evil with kindness."

Wendy believed that her composure and manners were already of a high standard. Even at thispoint, she could still speak these words to Chloe in such a calm and composed manner. Once shefinished speaking, Wendy turned to Azriel and Phoebe who were standing nearby. She pulled on arather forced smile and said, "Mr.

Azriel, shall I accompany you to your seat?"

"No need, I have her.” he dismissed her curtly, draping an arm casually around Phoebe as hestarted walking ahead.

Even though his words suggested he wanted Phoebe to lead the way, it was quite obvious he wasovertly commandeering her to “show the way".

Wendy sat in her wheelchair, head hanging low, her face clouded with a grim and sinisterexpression.

She could put aside the matter of shares for the time being. After all, Phoebe was family. If this Mr.Azriel really wanted to be with Phoebe in the future, that would save her a great deal of trouble.

Better the shares be in Azriel's hands than anyone else's.

Her main goal tonight was to crush Chloe under her heel. She wanted Chloe to see just how wellthe Alonso family she had almost managed to seize was doing now.

Thinking about this, she pursed her lips and smiled grimly.