The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1455

Ava felt annoyed whenever she saw someone from the Alonso family, especially Wendy, whose behavior was like that of a madwoman, causing her to lose dignity at the banquet. If it were possible, she would have wanted to strangle her right then and there. Now they were asking for her help, which was incredibly frustrating.
Maybe noticing Ava's impatience, Cole immediately said, "Now that the Harper Group is in Robin's hands, and the Alonso family deserves some credit for it. If our family faces any problems, you might lack two powerful allies at a crucial moment.
"Everyone knows that I came to the Y Country to discuss business with you. If I return empty-handed, people might speculate that your power has weakened. You are the princesses of the royal family, and whether Chloe is truly a princess is still under investigation. You shouldn't let people start ridiculing you so early, right?"
Ava couldn't stand being mocked, especially when she had planned everything meticulously only to end up with nothing. Cole had a point. In terms of finances, her family had no issues. Over the years in the Y Country, Ava had accumulated a significant amount of wealth for her family through her princess status. At least in the Y Country, apart from the mysterious group Obsidian, her family was a first-class existence. However, if they wanted to expand the influence of her family beyond the Y Country, they needed to open up other channels. The Harper Group and the Alonso family would be excellent assistants.
Frowning, Ava walked toward the villa. As she passed by the entrance, she glanced at Wendy with a hint of disgust in her eyes. She stopped in her tracks and said, "I can help the Alonso family, but not through cooperation. I want to acquire 20% of the Alonso family's shares."
Wendy's expression suddenly changed. "Aren't you just taking advantage of the situation? The Alonso family has also helped your family a lot over the years, and now that we are in trouble, you're making such outrageous demands."
"Stop mentioning our relationship. Who was the one that lost control at the banquet? You've only been here for a few days, and you've already ruined my reputation. And now you want to negotiate with me? Our family is not short of money, and considering the current situation of the Alonso family, I don't actually value the 20% shares. But just the thought of someone like you being the heir of the Alonso family makes it a waste of effort for me to help you."
Ava scolded Wendy, making her face turn red. Wendy gritted her teeth but couldn't say a word.
Cole closed his eyes, looking exhausted as if he had aged overnight. "You're right. If you obtain a 20% stake, the Alonso family may not be destroyed in Wendy's hands. That's the condition I agree to."
Although the Alonso family wouldn't collapse so easily, giving away 20% of the shares was painful for Cole.
At that moment, Phoebe suddenly descended from the stairs. Cole saw her and called her over in a cold voice.
"What do you need me for?" Phoebe's tone was icy.
"We just decided that, for the stability of the Alonso family, the Alonso family will give 20% of the shares to Ava..."
Phoebe's eyes trembled for a moment, then she looked at Cole and said, "So what?"
Cole furrowed his brow. "You have 25% of the shares."
Phoebe coldly interrupted him, "Wendy still has 43% of the shares."
"Wendy is the heiress. If she gives up 20% of the shares, she will have even less."
"Less than me?" Phoebe looked at him coldly. "Have you ever thought about why the Alonso family has become what it is now? Are you still paving the way for Wendy? Why should I bear the consequences for the trouble she caused? It's impossible for me to give up my shares."
"You ungrateful daughter." Cole was furious and his face turned red. "You're so unreasonable. Who taught you to be so disobedient!?"
"No one taught me. The shares in my hands are what the Alonso family owes me and my mother. You caused my mother's death, and now you want me to give up my shares? Where in the world does such a good thing exist?"
"Phoebe, you're truly ungrateful. I should have raised a dog instead of you."
"I'm here to collect the debt from all of you." Phoebe suddenly shouted back, her voice raised. "You should regret not letting me die with my mother back then. If I survived, it was to come here and collect the debt from all of you."
*Smack!* Cole slapped Phoebe hard across the face.
"You're right, I should have let you die earlier." Cole exclaimed.
Phoebe covered her swollen face, her eyes filled with hatred.
"Hand over the shares." Cole roared.
Phoebe stared at him, then suddenly smirked. "Do you think I'm stupid? If I hand over the shares, do you think I'll still have a place in the Alonso family? I’ll become your marriage alliance tool and find cooperation for you? Forget it, don't even think about it. I won't even give you 1%."
Cole accurately picked up on the subtleties in Phoebe's words and was about to inquire further, but Ava, standing beside them, appeared impatient.
"That's enough. Stop embarrassing yourself in front of me. Phoebe is right. The current situation of the Alonso family is solely Wendy's responsibility. The shares I want should come from her. Moreover, Phoebe is going to get married in the future. If she doesn't have any shares, who would be willing to marry a woman with no value? Let her keep the shares for now."
Phoebe sneered, finding Ava's words hypocritical. Everyone thought Phoebe was easy to bully, so they first took away a portion of her interests, waiting for the right opportunity to target Wendy, right? By then, Wendy would only be a nominal leader, without any real power. They would definitely do everything possible to take away Alonso Corporation's shares from Wendy. Then the struggle between her and Wendy would allow others to gain even more benefits. Such tactics, such shameless people were definitely capable of doing that.
At that time, not only would the 20% stake go to Ava and her family, but the entire Alonso family might become the property of hers.
If the Alonso family went bankrupt, it wouldn't be unjust. Everything had a reason.
When Wendy heard Ava asking for her shares, her expression immediately changed. "Isn't that inappropriate? The amount of shares I hold is too small. How could the Alonso family Board of Directors listen to me."
"I don't care," Ava said with an indifferent expression before walking away.
"This decision has been made. I will make Wendy give you 20% of the shares." Cole's words made Ava pause in her tracks.
"Good, I'll inform Rhys to prepare the funds right away."
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After lunch, Damon and Chloe left the palace and returned to their hotel. Once they were back, Damon handed Chloe a document.