The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1454

"So Becky dumped a bucket of ice water on Chloe in front of everyone, who do you think is the real victim here?"
Ava's lips twitched hard.
Becky splashing water on someone else, but ended up looking like a battered mess, who truly was the victim?
"And how exactly do you plan to get Becky treatment?"
"Nothing special, just receiving treatment at the hospital." Ava anxiously retorted, "But her face needs surgery abroad."
"That's the price she gotta pay."
"Mr. Harper!"
"Could you let us enjoy our lunch in peace?"
Chloe's cold voice abruptly came in. She forked a piece of lobster and placed it on Damon's plate.
Ava abruptly fell silent, turning to look at Chloe, who offered no response.
Upon seeing this, Queen Julia glanced at Ava, "If there's nothing else, I suggest you leave."
"But Your Majesty...." Ava wanted to say more but was silenced by Queen Julia's stern expression.
She was fuming inside. It was lunchtime, and she had already seated herself here, but she was ruthlessly driven away from the dining table.
But looking at the Queen, she realized there was no reasoning at the moment. So she swallowed her pride, stood up, forced a smile and said to Queen Julia, "Since Chloe just returned to the palace, she might not be familiar with some of our customs and manners. I am free now, I could take some time to teach her, and I could also get her and Barbara to get along."
Barbara quickly chimed in, "Yes, there's been some misunderstanding between Chloe and I. This could be a good opportunity for me to clear things up."
Chloe sat straight, elegantly savoring her lunch, her face devoid of any emotion.
"And where exactly did I go wrong to deserve a life lesson from our esteemed princesses? I merely spoke a few words and you're already trying to school me?" Chloe's words were dripping with sarcasm, causing Queen Julia to wince.
"Chloe."
"I don't need any schooling right now."
The room fell deafeningly silent; only the clinking of cutlery could be heard.
Queen Julia looked at the expressionless Chloe, her heart filled with mixed emotions. "Chloe, no one has the right to teach you a lesson."
Chloe suddenly said calmly, "I understand. They've been by your side for over thirty years, and I can appreciate the bond formed over years of companionship. That doesn't conflict with the relationship between me, Yasmine and you. I understand your dilemma, but no one can cross my line. Otherwise, I won't easily forgive."
Ava and Barbara exchanged a smug glance. No matter what, they had been with Queen Julia for over thirty years. Their bond with the Queen was no less than that of Chloe and Yasmine. Even if Ava and Becky made mistakes, the Queen wouldn't punish them.
Chloe put down her fork, picked up the napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth. "However, I hope you understand what true lineage is, especially royal lineage. It's something that can never be replaced or confused."
Chloe stood up, leaning her hands on the table, her gaze fixed on Ava and Barbara standing side by side.
She slowly walked towards them. Her tall, slender figure and domineering aura made it seem like every step she took was a display of her power.
Damon lowered his head with a smile, elegantly enjoying his lunch as if there were no one else around. He didn't concern himself with Chloe's actions. After all, who would dare to bully her?
Chloe stood before Ava and Barbara, looking at their furrowed brows, her lips curled into a smirk and she said in a low voice, "You better behave yourselves and not give me a reason to act. I should remind you that I have a strong sense of vengeance. I like to torture people slowly. Whatever you've done, I'll return it in kind. That's the only way I'll feel balanced."
Chloe's aura was so oppressive that cold sweat broke out on Ava and Barbara's faces.
"Don't tell me you're a psycho." Unwilling to concede to Chloe's dominance, Barbara gritted her teeth and retorted in a low voice.
Chloe smiled, "Psycho? That's a good description."
Barbara's face turned rigid.
Seeing the obvious pressure Barbara was under, Ava stepped forward, pulling Barbara away, forcing an awkward smile on her face. "Chloe, your words are a bit too much. Strictly speaking, our first official meeting was only at the state banquet, and we've had no prior interaction. There shouldn't be any reason for us to offend you. As for what happened at the state banquet, we admit, it was a misunderstanding."
Chloe arched her eyebrows, brushed her loose hair off her shoulder, her eyes flashed with a cold light, but her face was all smiles. "Is that so? Let's just leave it at that then."
Ava didn't want to see Chloe's smug face any longer. She pulled Barbara to bid goodbye to Queen Julia, then hurriedly left.
When their figures disappeared, Queen Julia finally spoke, "Chloe, if you don't like them, I can have them leave."
"No need." Chloe said calmly.
The investigation was still ongoing. If Ava and Barbara left, she would have to spend more energy finding them.
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Barbara was shaking with rage. But perhaps due to witnessing Becky's countless blunders and using her as a negative example from a young age, she appeared more steady. Even in her current state of suppressed rage, she hadn't exploded.
However, even as she tried to restrain herself, the resentment and anger in her eyes were so palpable that it sent a shiver down one's spine.
"Are we just going to sit by and watch Chloe and Yasmine rise to power? I have a feeling, if we don't act, we'll be kicked out of the royal family sooner or later."
Ava bit her lip, her hands clenched till they turned white, "No one can take what's ours."
Barbara turned her head, the resentment in her eyes slightly subsided.
"Having royal blood doesn't mean you can fulfill the duties of a princess. The royal family always needs to maintain its dignity. Even if the Queen really likes them, she must consider Y country's image on the international stage."
Ava's eyes flickered, and her face contorted as she said, "You're absolutely right."
Their moods lightened slightly, but as they had just returned home and were about to enter, Cole approached them. Wendy was there too, sitting in her wheelchair, her eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at them.
"Ava, I gotta bolt back to P City now. The Alonso family is in deep shit right now and I'm hoping you can help us out with our financial mess ASAP. Otherwise, the Alonso family might totally go off the rails."