The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chatper 1676

Chatper 1676

Chapter 1676

Queen Julia's smile faded as she noticed Becky's displeasure.

Ava rapidly stepped forward, pulling Becky behind her as she addressed Queen Julia, "Beckymeans that if Chloe had given us a heads up, we could have arranged a proper welcome. Nowwe're caught off guard...

unprepared."

“I'm returning to my home, so why would I need to be received? Princess Ava, are you treating melike a stranger?"

Ava's face hardened, and her eyes darkened as she glanced at Chloe. However, this was onlytemporary. She summoned an effortless, helpless smile, speaking in a soft, comforting voice. "SinceMother has already accepted you as a true princess, how could we treat you as an outsider? We'rejust a bit caught off guard...

you've only been back a short while, and we were worried you might replace it unfamiliar. We didn'twant to neglect you. Don't overthink it...".

Chloe's lips curled into a faint smile. "Is that so?"

She examined herself in the mirror, adjusting the royal dress she was wearing. As expected, it wasregally extravagant, but beyond that, the design was unique and innovative. There was absolutelynothing wrong with the dress.

Who wouldn't have liked such a dreamy, luxurious outfit? Moreover, the dress she was wearing wascertainly not something just anyone could afford to wear.

As for the price, it was impossible to estimate a figure. After all, it was a dress meant to representthe esteemed status of the royal family of ¥ Country, a symbol of their prestige.

And how could Queen Julia possibly skimp when it came to her own granddaughter?

Just moments ago, they had deliberately ignored the dress Chloe was wearing. But Chloe'sindifferent attitude and current behavior, in the eyes of Becky and Barbara, came off as flaunting herstatus. They knew very well what the dress represented. Every glance at Chloe felt like a razor-sharp knife slicing through them, causing searing pain.

"I'm indeed unfamiliar with this place. After all, you grew up here. If I make any mistakes, I hopeyou'll be understanding."

Chloe spoke, turning her head to reveal a gentle, harmless smile. Her long hair swept through theair, creating a beautiful arc.

Ava frowned slightly at Chloe’s current demeanor. Believing in this woman's gentleness now wouldbe more painful than a direct stab.

They had never interacted before, but Ava had done her research. If Robin could fall for her tricks,how could she let her guard down? Was she really playing the fool with her?

She was carefully crafting the perfect response when Queen Julia reached out and took Chloe'shand. "This is your home. You can do whatever you want here."

Queen Julia spoke with tender love, and her expression was filled with guilt and affection as shelooked at Chloe.

Ava's face rapidly changed. It turned out that Chloe's words weren't meant for them. This justdeepened the queen's guilt towards her and solidified her position in her heart.

Becky was seething with anger. Her eyes almost popped out of her sockets. Barbara wasn't faringmuch better, but she had a bit more restraint and patience. She stepped forward, linking arms withQueen Julia in a playful manner.

"Grandma, I understand that you're thrilled to have found Chloe, and there's nothing wrong withspoiling her. But people talk, and Chloe's actions will reflect on our royal image. If her action is notproper, people will mock us in the future. If rumors reach her ears, I think she is someone whovalues appearances and won't take it well, don't you think?"

Queen Julia's brow furrowed. "She's a person of integrity. How could she do something that'd makeus a laughingstock? I trust her to know her boundaries."

Her favoritism was blatantly obvious. Oh actually, she had only one biological granddaughter, whoelse could she favor?

Barbara's eyes gleamed with malevolence. She glanced at Chloe, and her gaze was now filled withbitterness.

Chloe simply smiled without saying a word and turned to the designer. "I really love this dress.Thank you for designing such a beautiful outfit for me."

The designer was overjoyed. "It's my honor to design for a princess."

Chloe nodded, smiled at Queen Julia, then turned and walked into the changing room. When shereemerged, she had taken off the extravagant dress.

All of Chloe's clothes were carefully chosen by Damon, they were high-end brands. Some wereeven custom-made, and their designs were exquisite. But after wearing the royal dress, her casualclothes seemed a bit bland. That dress was adorned with platinum accessories and diamonds afterall.

This contrast, however, added a hint of disdain in Becky and Barbara's eyes. She was just a countrybumpkin who had been abroad for too lang. Compared to them, who were raised in the palace, shewas leagues behind.

In reality, years of superiority and insincere flattery from others had caused them to losethemselves. Those who were blindly confident always believed they were the most beautiful andoutstanding.

As Chloe completely disregarded Barbara's arrogant speech, who had already harbored resentmenttowards her, now, she held an even deeper grudge.

Chloe's most recent acquisitions were probably these hostilities. She was already used to it, andhow could she not notice their glaring animosity?

But...

She smirked, following Queen Julia out. What she feared was them not being hostile towards her.

These people were a bunch of hypocrites. Even though they clearly disliked each other, they stillpretended to be amicable and innocent.

There was a Keira before, followed by a Wendy who, thanks to her status, didn't bother to be faketowards Chloe. Now, this mother-daughter trio could be added to the mix.

"Chloe, you're not planning on leaving again, are you? New Year's Day isn't for another couple ofweeks, and there's nothing pressing on either side. The back-and-forth is exhausting. You reallyshould stay, alright?"

Queen Julia took Chloe's hand, guiding her through a leisurely stroll around the castle.

Chloe nodded. "I'm not leaving. Everything at the company has been taken care of. I'm here to stayuntil New Year's Day"

The expressions on the faces of Ava and her two daughters nearby were anything but pleased.