The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chatper 1693

Chatper 1693

Chapter 1693

But she couldn’t. She could only watch helplessly as Chloe entered the door before them.

“Can’t you see? It’s clear as day what Queen Julia is thinking. Blood is thicker than water after all”

“While Chloe is received with respect after presenting her invitation, Princess Becky and Barbarastill need the consent of Duke Dubonnet to enter. The difference in treatment is clear enough foreven a fool to see who Queen Julia favors. Better keep your wits about you and try to get on betterterms with the real princess”

“But Barbara and Becky have been by the Queen’s side since they were kids. The Queen wouldn’tcompletely ignore them just because there’s a new princess. If so, what does that make of her?She’s just letting the new princess get accustomed to the environment, there’s no need forcomparison.”

The whispers reached Barbara and Becky’s ears, their faces turning sourc2

“Please, princesses

The servant reminded them. Barbara, maintaining a shallow smile, turned and walked into the grandentrance.

The Dubonnet estate was vast To reach the banquet hall from the entrance, one had to traverse anescalator. Given the grandeur of the event and the discomfort of high heels, everyone chose to takethe escalator

When Barbara and Becky caught up. Damon was just stepping onto the escalator with Chloe Chloe,clutching her gift box, squinted into the circular holes on the sides under the bright lights, butcouldn’t see what was inside.

Damon smiled at her curiosity and pointed to the box. “This ring has an outer layer. When you placeit on the table, just take that off

Chloe blinked, her curiosity piqued.

“What’s inside? I don’t even know what the gift is How can it be the gift sent by me?”

Damon pursed his lips, “The birthday girl will love it. That’s for sure.” He had a hunch that if shewere to know what was inside, he might have another enemy on his hands.

Chloe couldn’t open the box now, so she clutched it to her chest. What the gift was, they would replaceout when Fiona opened it. This was certainly an unprecedented gift

The silence was soon broken by two figures walking past them to their left.

Barbara, being dragged by Becky, looked entirely passive. Everyone knew Becky was impulsiveand lacked tact, so her behavior was not surprising. Barbara, on the other hand, lookeduncomfortable and apologized to Chloe, Tm sorry”

Chloe gave a casual smile. That’s okay. You two can go ahead”

But Barbara held Becky back and chose to stand in front of Chloe and Damon, striking up a friendlyconversation. “We’re all here for Fiona’s birthday, and there’s no rush. Becky’s just a bit impatient.”

Chloe just smiled and didn’t respond

Barbara looked awkwardly at the gift box in Chloe’s arms, a glint of curiosity flashing in her eyes“What’s that? Chloe, what are you planning to give Fiona?

Chloe raised an eyebrow and gave her a cryptic smile. I don’t know Fiona that well, so grandmotherprepared the gift.

Becky snorted, “You’ve never given a gift before, have you? It’s just a..

“Becky”

Barbara quickly reprimanded her, giving Becky a warning look that instantly silenced her“Grandma’s gifts are always the best. We’re not at home now, so be careful with your words”

Becky pouted but didn’t say anything more.

Barbara gave a gentle and apologetic smile, “Sorry, Chloe. Well, since you don’t know Fiona well, Ican introduce you later. She’s a bit temperamental, so be careful with your words. She can getunhappy suddenly, and today is her birthday after all.”

Chloe didn’t accept the offer, “No need, I can manage”

Barbara’s face twitched visibly before she forced a strained smile. She turned to Damon to strike upa conversation, but his cold gaze left her speechless

Finally, they exited the escalator and entered the banquet hall

The grandeur of the Dubonnet’s banquet hall was breathtaking Dozens of luxurious chandeliershung from the ceiling, their glow reflecting off the glittering ornaments around the room. Theopulence was palpable

In the center of the banquet hall, there was a circular platform surrounded by pink lace, adornedwith an array of rose petals. At the very center, there stood a cake several meters high, exquisitelydecorated and looking particularly stunning under the lights

Everyone marveled at the cake’s intricacy Chloe heard whispers that it had taken several masterpatissiers a whole day to make. The fruits and chocolates on top were of the highest quality, makingthe cake worth nearly a million dollars

Chloe now understood the true meaning of the Dubonnet family’s opulence She saw what trueluxury looked like

Compared to them, Damon was modest. If he were like them, their relationship wouldn’t havedeveloped as it did.

Barbara and Becky were the first to enter, drawing some attention When Chloe and Damonfollowed, Damon’s presence diverted some of the attention. Some had guessed that the womanbeside him was the new princess of the Y Country, Queen Julia’s granddaughter, and they couldn’ttake their eyes off

her

this moment, Chloe was removing her coat in front of the waiter, and everyone was eagerlyanticipating how she would present herself to the public ir the first time as the noble princess of Y.However, when she took off her cost, the crowd’s expressions were nothing short of shock anddisbelief.

his outfit was as plain as they come, What on earth was she thinking?

ompared to the formal gowns worn by Princess Becky and Barbara, her entire outfit probably wasn’tworth as much as the jewels on their dresses. This as nowhere near the appearance of a royalprincess.