The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1256

Chapter 1256 

Things had gotten to this point, and the sharp ones in the room started to realize that something was off. 

Presley was gripping his cane tightly! “Can you stop making a fuss?” 

“A fuss?” Elizabeth scoffed without a hint of a smile on her face. “You swapped my son’s fiancée for another woman at the last minute. Who’s causing the fuss here?” The moment those words left her mouth, the entire banquet hall fell into a hushed silence. 

Not even the sound of breathing could be heard. 

A few seconds passed, and the room erupted into a flurry of whispers! 

“What on earth is going on? I’m totally lost.” 

“So when Elizabeth said earlier that the engagement party wasn’t canceled, she meant…” 

“No way… 

People began to murmur, finding their suspicions hard to believe. They were all from P City, and these two were practically the city’s top dogs, how could this be… Impossible, impossible, impossible! How could this be possible?! 

Grace and Wendy didn’t even have time to react before Elizabeth dropped this bombshell. Their faces went pale in an instant. Especially Wendy, her face went a’s white as a sheet! 

Her chest was heaving rapidly from anxiety. Confronted with all the eyes on her, her gaze flickered, torn between evasion, and figuring out how to deal with this sudden twist. Grace also gritted her teeth, looking up at Presley standing on the stage. His face was as dark as a storm cloud, he stared at Elizabeth for a moment, but then suddenly changed his tone, speaking into the microphone in a nonchalant voice, “Thank you all for staying to attend my grandson’s engagement party with Miss Alonso. Wendy come up here.” He blatantly disregarded Elizabeth’s words. 

In a state of extreme panic, Wendy vaguely heard Presley’s voice, but she still looked dazed. What would she do if things went south tonight? 

“Wendy, Wendy!” 

Grace suddenly nudged her, pulling her back to reality. She looked at Grace, her eyes filled with confusion and anxiety. “Mom…” 

Seeing her like this, Grace couldn’t help but feel anxious for her. This kid couldn’t handle any pressure at all. 

So, she leaned in and whispered to her, 

“Don’t worry, Presley’s got your back! Hurry up, he’s asking for you! Remember, you’re Miss Alonso. You’re better than anyone else!” 

Wendy was taken aback, she looked up at the stage, and surely, Presley was looking at her. Thinking of the voice she’d heard earlier, the panic in her heart subsided a little. 

She took a deep breath, lifted her chin, put on a beautiful confident smile, picked up her dress, and slowly walked toward the stage. 

She was wearing a white dress, simple and conservative, showing off her petite and exquisite figure. She was graceful and confident as she moved, her smile perfectly conveying the superiority of being a lady of the Alonso family. 

Presley nodded in satisfaction, and the smile that had vanished due to Elizabeth’s appearance once again surfaced on his face./ 

Wendy had carefully chosen a white dress tinged with beige for the day, the details subtly displaying the low–key nature of the sudden engagement announcement, as well as the elegance befitting a young lady of a noble family. 

“I’m not just saying this, Miss Alonso is really quite something.” 

“Mmm, the dress is simple yet conservative. The color is also very fitting.” 

“She’s got a great aura, and there’s nothing to pick when it comes to her looks or figure.” 

“Yeah, she’s stunning!” 

Hearing these whispers as she walked, Wendy felt a little less nervous. As it turned out, she was doing the right thing. She slowly walked onto the stage, stood across from the old man, gave him a soft smile, and gently called out, “Grandpa.” 

The old man nodded, gesturing for Wendy to stand beside him. “Wendy, grew up with my grandson and their relationship has always been stable. Announcing their engagement today is to give a clear explanation to the public and other shareholders in our company as well as all our employees who have been paying attention to our family. Thank you all for staying to witness tonight!” 

With Presley’s words, Wendy finally let out a sigh of relief. As long as the old man was firmly supportive, and as long as tonight passed, everything would be fine. She didn’t believe that Damon would give up the entire family for Chloe! 

The audience burst into applause that lasted for a while. 

Elizabeth gritted her teeth, she was surrounded by the old man’s men and couldn’t make it to the stage to argue with him! “You’ve gone too far! You dare to lay your hands on 

me!” 

“Sorry, we’re just following orders.” The bodyguards holding Elizabeth back looked helpless. The most difficult thing for them was dealing with family feuds. Whoever they offended, they were in the wrong. 

The applause in the banquet hall gradually faded, and once again, whispers started to fill the room. 

“Who’s that?” 

“Feels like he’s got a strong aura.” 

“But he seems a bit scary.” 

Elizabeth looked up, her eyes lighting up. 

But… He was indeed a bit scary. 

From the stage entrance to the backstage area, Royce strode forward, his steps steady and rhythmic as he made his way to the center of the stage. Dressed in a crisp black suit, he exuded an icy aura. His handsome and mature face was as cold as ice, and his deep eyes were filled with a hint of frost and anger.