The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chatper 1762

Chatper 1762

Chapter 1762

Chloe closed her eyes tightly, striving to maintain her composure and not engage with him. Then,she opened her eyes and gazed at him with silence.

“Maybe you should remember your place. Even if I were to shoot for the stars, it has nothing to dowith you. Also, you didn’t organize Global Economic Summit. I was invited here if you’re soadamant about kicking me out, then please ask the permission of the organizers first if they agreewith you and retract their invitation, then I’ll gladly leave

“Or, are you implying that you don’t care about the organizers, and they must listen to yourcommands? if that’s the case, then I guess I have to leave.”

“You “Presley was left trembling with anger by Chloe’s words

The organizers of Global Economic Summit functioned like the United Nations, and its role was justas significant. It was responsible for understanding global economic statistics, proposingdevelopment policies, and making decisions for major economic meetings c2

Chloe’s words suggested two possibilities either Presley was disrespecting the organizers by tryingto kick out an invitee, or he, as the director of the Harper Group. was arrogantly dismissing theorganizers authority

Either way, Presley would not come out unscathed, and might even bring trouble upon himself thathe could not handle.

In just a few sentences, she almost made him disrespect the entire Global Economic Summit. Thiswoman’s cunning was unmatched.

The crowd’s expressions became serious. This association was not something to be offendedlightly. The Harper family could be targeted at any time, for any

reason, in any way

“Stop stiming the pot he bellowed, glaring at Chloe with widened eyes “You’re so devious.”

Chloe raised an eyebrow, “Since you look down on me, I’ve never tried to reach your level Sir, wecould’ve had a peaceful evening, but you seem to forget that you were the first to insult me

Everyone nodded Indeed, it was Presley who started the argument.

“You The babies in your womb are the Harpers”

“Don’t you see the contradiction here?”

Presley couldn’t let go of the babies Chloe were carrying, and his words made her expression turndark

“You kick Damon out of the Harper family and don’t acknowledge me as his wife, yet you’re deeplyconcerned about my unborn babies What’s this? You don’t want your grandson, and in your eyes,I’m just a mere tool for bearing children for the Harper family, as if giving birth to a child for you is anobvious thing?”

Presley felt silent

“I can’t control your archaic thoughts. I can respect you as an elder and not quarrel with you, butwhen you disrespect women! I can’t accept that. I owe you nothing. and I owe the Harper familynothing. And I certainly won’t use my unborn babies to pay you back”

“You

“What I’m saying might be harsh, but it’s the truth. Although this isn’t the right place, you’ve nevergiven me the opportunity to say this elsewhere. This is the World Economic Summit, and manyprominent business leaders from around the world are watching. Let’s not become the center ofgossip, shall we?”

She had already said everything that shouldn’t have been said, and now she was considering thebigger picture. Presley was left fuming.

But Chloe had already turned her attention to the crowd, scanning them before saying, “Helloeveryone, I’m Chloe, the head of Starlight International. I look forward to working with you all

Everyone exchanged glances and their expressions became strange. They couldn’t afford to workwith her

They’d heard about her feud with the Harper Group, but they didn’t expect her to make a scene atthe World Economic Summit. Instead of choosing her a nobody. they wouldn’t dare offend theHarper family

At least not openly

Chloe just smiled. “It seems you re all hesitant to associate with me, that’s fine. All relationshipsshould be mutual. I’m happy to meet you all today”

Facing different cultures and communication styles. Chloe tried to keep her words simple andstraightforward.

Mrs. Steve looked at her cunously. “I know this is your first time attending the World EconomicSummit. Are you looking for business partnerships?”

Im just stating my position I’d love to make friends with everyone here. Even if we can’t reach apartnership, at least I won’t be singled out”

Her frankness surprised Mrs Steve, “Are you also open to discussing partnerships today?”

The word “also made everyone’s expressions change Discussing partnerships here would certainlybe a matter of interest for everyone

Chloe smiled, ‘It’s always good to make more friends if there’s a good opportunity, I will certainlyconsider it

“Consider?” Presley sneered at Damon, “Do you even have a chance? I’d like to ask all thebusinesspeople here, who would want to work with you?”

Damon’s eyes were veiled in a dark must as he watched Presley It seems like you can speak foreveryone here.”

Presley let out a scoff. “Use your noggin for once What the hell is she on this occasion? Only youare treating her like she’s some precious gem. Who would collaborate with a small entertainmentcompany like hers?”

At this, Chloe let out a soft chuckle, leaning into Damon’s embrace, retorting. “It is none of yourconcern in the matters of business partnerships, it’s all about whether I am interested I don’t justaccept every Tom, Dick, and Harry’s proposal. To be honest, some people just don’t have what ittakes to negotiate with me

Presley’s facial muscles twitched, “Ignorant! Arrogant

Chloe smirked, “Well, you got to have the chops to be arrogant.”

“I’m definitely going to talk about partnerships. You Harpers may consider yourselves high andmighty, but in my eyes, you aren’t even worthy of partnering with me At least, I’m not interested”

The expression in Presley’s eyes suddenly turned fierce, the anger on his face making theatmosphere notably tense

Chloe remained unfazed, her expression also hardening. She could take his mockery, but not whenit was directed at Damon.

He had been given chances time and again, yet relying on his status and power to act high andmighty in front of them. No one had endless patience or infinite tolerance

You only strut around here because of the respect others afford you out of decency and integrity,not because you are truly respectable. If we must count, even at your best, you’re only second bestglobally

The room erupted in whispers at her words. Just second best globally. That was quite a boldstatement!

And her words hit exactly where it hurt Presley the most.

Second, second

As Presley fumed, Robin stepped forward, his face stem, “Ms. Summers, I hope you rememberyour place as the younger generation No matter what Presley does, you cannot deny that Damon ishis grandson. Your disrespect is unacceptable Have you thought about how you’ll face him in thefuture?”

“Robin,” Chloe responded, “Just as the younger generations should behave appropriately, theelders should also act their age Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Respect ismutual. In fact, if Presley hadn’t been so aggressive, none of this would have happened. He said,that his attendance at the Global Economic Summit somehow means I’m not allowed to be there. Idon’t see the logic in it

Robin frowned, taken aback by Chloe’s sharp tongue and relentless rebuttal

“Stop wasting your words on her Presley cut in, “A small company, fresh off their first Summit,laughing at the Harper Group for being second–best. It’s the joke of the century, utterly ludicrous

Chloe sneered. “Well, that makes two of us. We’re both attending the Global Economic Summit, andwe re both elite businesses on the global stage if you’re so superior, why don’t you try being numberone before you jeer at me? You’re second, and I’m bottom of the pile. That makes your jab kind ofridiculous. Both the second place and the last place are losers, but some say that second place isthe biggest loser Do you still think you’re better than me? You’re just a bigger loser that’s all

The room fell silent, even Nathan, Kane, Seth, and others who had been watching from thesidelines were taken aback by Chloe’s words

Nathan muttered. “She’s not here for the Global Economic Summit, she’s here for a global roastshow. Her eloquence is just unbelievable.”

Kane nodded, adding. “And she is really bold

Publicly confronting Presley in such a setting, if she was not bold, who was?

Seeing Presley, red–faced and speechless, Damon let a small smirk creep onto his face. He hadlived long enough, and it was about time he experienced the harsh reality of society

Did he really think everyone would cater to his every whim, and not defy him? The world had neverbelonged to him

But Chloe wasn’t done yet.

“And furthermore

The crowd was stunned. There was more?!

“Even though I may not be at your level now, I still have plenty of time Human wisdom has no limits,and the future belongs to me not you Don’t judge a book by its cover, but look at the bigger picture.You’re clinging to your superiority, but you’re also not as good as others, night? My company maystill be in its infancy, but have a solid backing. I’ll surpass you sooner or later. I don’t know if I’m tooaudacious, or if you’re just too full of yourself

Presley was fuming barely able to stand.

“You

you have backing. the Y Country royal..

“Of course, the royal family is my backing But today, right now, my backing isn’t them. To make yousee your true self. I have to bring out the big gun that’s been overshadowing you. Obsidian It’s onlyfair to relieve us both of this tension that’s been building up for so long.”

When it came to a real smackdown, one had to hit where it hurt

“You’re saying that your backing is Obsidian?”

With a mischievous smile, Chloe leaned into Damon’s arms, running her hand over his collar, sayingnonchalantly. “Where else would I get the nerve to stand up to you like this?”

And how come they didn’t know, that Chloe’s backing was Obsidian Corporation?

Everyone’s attention shifted to Damon. They were worried that he might change his expression dueto this explosive news.

Chloe’s words were truly shooking Her backing was Obsidian Corporation?

This was the topic they were all waiting for tonight Rumor had it that the head of ObsidianCorporation would make an appearance tonight, but where was he?

They scanned the room, trying to spot this so–called head of Obsidian Corporation, but they didn’teven know what he looked like.

Their attention returned to Chice, and just as they were about to ask, reporters nearby rushed over

“Ms Summers, do you know Obsidian? Could you tell us where the head of Obsidian is now? We’vebeen waiting outside for a long time. In fact, you guys were the last ones to arrive at the venue

“So Obsidian is skipping the Economic Summit again this year, huh?”

“Do you have any way to get in touch with him?”

The journalists‘ words left those around deeply disappointed Clearly, if they were the last to arrive, itmeant that the Obsidian Group was likely a no–show again this year

“My only wish this year was to meet this legendary figure”

‘Same here I was hoping for a chance to collaborate with them, but it seems like anotherdisappointment ”

“Obsidian? You know its CEO? I’ve always been curious and admire the group Perhaps MsSummers, you could introduce me to him?” Mr. Steve

Chloe with an eager look in his eye

Reporters jumped at the opportunity. Ms. Summers will anyone from Obsidian be here today?Who’s the the executive” What’s his

from? How did you come to know him?”

Chloe replied nonchalantly. “Of course he will come. He’s from the same country an

so we’ve just kept in touch

Kane and Nathan clinked their beer mugs together but upon hearing (hise’s words, Vane sprayedhim ( full of be