The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1779

Chapter 1779

Chapter 1779

Alyssa cast a doubtful glance at them, “What’s up with you two? Strangers now?”

Robin snapped back to reality, forcing an awkward smile, “Mother, what brings you here?”

“What? I can’t see my own son now?”

Robin pursed his lips. “I’m happy to see you, mother”

Alyssa sighed inwardly. Her son could sometimes be too serious, not the type to handle jokes well.“Tve finally managed to divorce. Came over to celebrate with a meal “c2

Robin took a moment, glancing at the expressionless Royce, then back at his mother’s demeanorfrom start to finish. She seemed oblivious to the recent happenings. He relaxed a little uponrealizing this, quickly saying, ‘I’ll have the cooks prepare something right away.”

“No need I’ll cook today and prepare the dishes you used to love”

Robin looked surprised, unable to believe what his mother just said. ‘No, no need

“Don’t worry I won’t make it too spicy I guess with age, tastes change the most

“But your health.

“I know my limits “Hannah gave him a reassuring nod and guided Alyssa inside

Robin stood there looking at Royce, lips moving but no words forming

Royce merely held Elizabeth close, giving him an indifferent look before entering the house.

Robin stood outside for a moment longer before following them in His wife had grown accustomedto life in Hong Kong and had returned there after just a few days here He had been busy with workand had been living alone. The villa was large but simply furnished. Most of his time was spent atHarper’s Mansion Sometimes he even stayed overnight at the office so the house rarely felt lively

Alyssa looked around, feeling a pang of sympathy Elizabeth was also surprised by his livingconditions

Though Robin always kept his concerns to himself, his intentions were not hard to figure out. Sincehe had the intention to fight for the Harper family it was surprising to see him leading such a simplelife

“What are you thinking? You are a Harper after all. Why live so frugally? Alyssa was displeased withhis current state, “We work hard to earn money so we can enjoy life You’re at an age where youshould be enjoying life. We spend the first half of our lives working for ourselves, the second half forour kids. Your kids are doing great, your life should be fulfilled. You need to let go of whatever’stroubling you”

Alyssa was blunt, but her words were somewhat subtle. He was a man after all, and she worriedthat being too harsh might hurt his pride

Robin merely nodded. “You’re night, Mother As long as the kids are happy I should be content”

“Glad you understand it’s not too late”

The living room fell silent for a moment. Not just Alyssa, even Elizabeth sensed the unusualatmosphere “What’s wrong? Why the long face now? Is something bothering you?”

Robin shook his head. “No.”

Alyssa was a bit upset. Even if there was, you probably wouldn’t tell me. I’ll head to the kitchen. Youtwo brothers should catch up.”

Robin tightened his lips. “Take care, Mother”

Elizabeth was still puzzled, but she followed Alyssa to the kitchen to help

Royce sat on the sofa Robin sat in a chair beside him, brewed the coffee and pushed the cup infront of Royce Royce’s expression was indifferent as he picked up the teacup and took a sip.

“Im sorry for everything it was a while before Robin spoke.

Royce didn’t respond The atmosphere in the room was frosty

After a few minutes, Royce finished his tea. He stood up and said, “Let’s go for a walk.”

Robin put down his cup and followed silently

They walked along the covered walkway towards a garden, surrounded by several small buildings.

“Have you sorted everything out? Royce asked

“There’s nothing to sort out. I don’t want to make a scene.

“You’re not going to handle it, then? Have you thought about what you’re going to tell our mother?And your wife, your son, how will you explain to them? Do you really think disappearing without atrace is a good solution? Or do you think that since you’re going to jail, it doesn’t matter whathappens to them?”

“Of course not Robin was silent for a moment before he finally said, “I’ll tell them I’m going on abusiness trip, expanding the Harper family’s market. A few years should suffice When when Motherpasses, I’ll tell my wife”

“After Mother passes Royce muttered

They reached the park, surrounded by neatly arranged pines and cypresses. Even in the harshwinter, they were lush and green.

Robin nodded. “From now on, please take care of Father and Mother You and Elizabeth shouldsettle down. And I hope you and Damon can keep this from Travis He’s at a crucial stage of his life Idon’t want to ruin his life’s efforts.”

Royce stopped abruptly, turning to look at him with icy gazes “You realize what you’ve done couldruin your son’s life?”

Robin kept silent. Suddenly, he felt a punch to his face, causing him to stumble and finally fall to theground.

He looked up at Royce. He had never seen his brother, who always kept his emotions in check, soangry

His anger was palpable, it was more than just being irate. The cold emanating from him was almostlethal

“I’m sorry”

Royce stepped towards him, grabbing his collar and pulling him up before landing another punch inhis stomach. Tell me, what exactly have you done? And think about whether your apology deservesa response”

A punch to Robins gut had him crumpling in pain, his face contorted in a grimace with a thin trail ofblood trickling from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were rimmed red

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the pained expression on his face unmistakable

“I’m sorry”

“Smack!”

Another punch landed on his stomach, “Why can’t you just talk to me about your grievances? Youwant control of the company? I can relinquish it. You want to prove yourself? I could give youopportunities! But do you really need to msort to such underhanded tactics? You even got involvedwith the royal family of country and that’s quite a feat! Just for the sake of the company youdisregarded the lives of others. Even towards me, you showed no mercy

“Robin! Who am I to you? Hmm? We share the same blood. Do you realize that? What the hell isgoing on in your heard? For the

atrocious actions?

few shares, you’ve resorted to such

“Have you ever thought about the consequences when everything comes to light? How are Momand Dad supposed to live with this? You asked me to take care of them. Do you think you have theright to say these words “”

Robin closed his eyes tightly “Other than Tm sorry I have nothing else to say Royce, I’m sorry”

Robin was punched to the ground once again.

Tm only hiding this for the sake of our parents and Travis Letting him take the blame for yourmisdeeds ruining the life he butt from scratch, it’s simply not worth it You almost destroyed your ownson’s life for your own selfish desires Robin, you truly deserve to die Royce said furiously, coldlystanding them and straightening his clothes

Robin wiped the blood from his mouth and slowly rose from the ground, clutching his stomach

Both men fell silent with Royce leaving first after straightening his clothes

Robin remained standing gathering his bearings for a moment before following Royce with a slightstumble

When they returned to the living room, Elizabeth was standing there Seeing Royce, she steppedforward clearly displeased. “Where have you guys teen? ) just prepared some snacks, and when Iturned around, you were nowhere to be found”

Before she could finish, Elizabeth’s gaze fell on Robin who had just come in Even though most ofRoyce’s punches landed on Robin’s stomach, the first punch had landed on his face. At themoment, half of Robin’s face was visibly bruised and swollen

She glanced at Royce her eyes asking what had happened. In their family, only Royce would dareto lay a hand on Robin, However, Royce simply took her arm and led her away his face taut and hisexpression clearly not good

Robin asked a maid for some ice before heading back to his bedroom alone. He sat by the bed,silently applying the ice to his face. His gaze was foxed on a certain spot. unblinking, his mindseemingly blank It was hard to tell what he was thinking

It wasn’t until a maid knocked on his door to tell him dinner was ready that he rose opened the door,and went downstairs

Although the swelling on his face had subsided, it hadn’t completely disappeared. The bruised areawas still quite noticeable

Alyssa immediately noticed the wound on his face. She glanced at Royce but didn’t say anythingInstead she picked up some of Robin’s favourite food and put it on fisi plate “Here, try this I made it

with less salt. As we age, we should eat less salt. Eating light is good.”

When it came to her own son, Alyssa couldn’t help but nag a little. After all, they weren’t younganymore, and she sincerely hoped that they would all live long thes

Robin took a bite

“How is it Alyssa asked expectantly

Robin nodded. ‘Its delicious*

Alyssa beamed in relief. Then eat more.

in no time his plate was overflowing with food

He had lived for so many years, and he knew that no excuse could justify an emotional outburst atthat moment. As he stuffed his mouth with the food that he loved, swallowed down the lump ofregret gratitude, guilt, and reluctance that surged up his throat

All the things that truly mattered in life were right in front of him, bringing him a sense of happinessfar greater than owning the Harper family fortune.

And he had lost it all From then on, he would never have it again.

“Eat slowly Royce. Elizabeth, you too, slow down Don’t compete with your brother”

Elizabeth pouted” “Youre clearly favoring him it’s a rare occasion that you’re cooking and it’s sodelicious. If we don’t seize the chance to eat more, wust we be

“Fine: You eat! If it’s not enough. I’ll cook more ”

Only then did Elizabeth smile happily. I help you later

Facing the current Elizabeth, Robin was still surprised He was starting to understand why hismother had been so protective of her

If his future daughter–in–law would be as sweet and cheerful as her he would also like her. Hedidn’t blame his mother for paying more attention to her apud fugit, i wan natural but he never knewthat in private, his sister in law had such a personality

The Elizabeth he had seen before seemed just like a regular, dignified upper class lady, reservedand seldom smaling.

Robin continued eating until the table was almost cleared Alyssa couldn’t bear to watch anymore.“You’re a grown man. Cant you tell when you he you haven’t eaten in ages

At her words. Ruben laughed. ‘I might not be able to eat thus again in the fululu, su

Alyssa frowned. “What do you mean you won’t be able to eat this in the future? (in noi dying anytınaközn

“You misunderstood Mom Robin put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth already in a few daysIll be heading to U Country to set up a

company the

Alyssa’s face darkened and she put down her chopsticks Did all my naggin yourself? The Harperfamily is doing well as it is Are you guys trying to

camborsang. Im not very alegi ( managing things, su tas aranged marything to expand the sou (atthe Harper family buanssa. I might keep me busy for gate

deal ears? You’re already of a

Robin took a deep breath, “Mom, I just I wanted to prove myself. Recently, the company has beenfacing numerous challenges under my leadership, leading to significant losses. The public doesntthink highly of me I just don’t want to appear incompetent in trust of Tiama for fun, I I just deinthrough life without accomplishing anything Otherwise, i wouldn’t have the nerve to face him as hisfather

Alyssa’s expression softened. Travis isn’t like that, you know? i don’t know what you’re alwaysmuling tower in your head

1 just hope you stay healthy mom Please take care of yourself

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With just a few simple sentences, Alyssa couldn’t help but feel a bit teary. She looked at Robin, andtears welled up in her eyes. “Do you think our divorce shamed you, and that’s why you want todistance yourself from us?”

“No…

“Then why? Travis has his own life, and he’s so accomplished. He wouldn’t care about idle gossip.Even if your reputation isn’t the best, you’re still the head of the Harper Group. Those people haveno right to judge you. Why do you always make things so hard for yourself? How many more yearsdo you think I have? Can’t you just stay by my side?”

Robin swallowed hard, his eyes stinging with unshed tears. ‘Mom, I’m truly sorry”

Tears finally fell from Alyssa’s eyes. “You all make me worry so much Can’t you just stay?”

Robin stayed silent, but his brother Royce interjected, “Mom, Robin has his own life. What we seeas fulfillment may not meet his standards. We shouldn’t interfere too much in his life”

Alyssa didn’t respond, just let the tears roll down her cheeks