The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1565

Chapter 1565

This time, Phoebe surprisingly complied, opening her mouth. Azriel popped the lollipop in, watching her quiet and obedient demeanor. A soft smile flickered in his eyes. "Can we sit down now?"

How humiliating!

Phoebe didn't move, so Azriel gave her a little tug and she went along with it, plopping down with her lollipop.

Everyone was baffled, each wearing a mental question mark. Phoebe was surprisingly docile now, as if the previous chaos had been nothing but a dream. It was a major contrast.b2 A lollipop, peach flavored, was all it took? What kind of magic trick was this?

Cole was in the dark as to why.

But with the situation finally under control, he was more than relieved.

The girl completely ruined the banquet, and he felt thoroughly embarrassed. If things continued, tonight's business dinner would be a complete disaster. Even the killer had been revealed, what else could possibly happen?

Grace turned pale with fear, standing in place, trembling, her lips unable to find the words to speak.

Cole took a deep breath, his facial muscles twitching. He put on a gentlemanly smile and said to Damon, "Twenty billion dollars, Damon, are you serious?"

"Mim Damon responded simply, giving Cole a confirmed answer.

Cole glanced at Wendy, pondering. Although unsure why Damon gave them the money, it was exactly what they needed.

Wendy bit her lip tightly, her face full of anxiety. Her heart was filled with anticipation. With this, her relationship with Damon might have a chance to turn around. She didn't know what Damon was thinking, but tonight, in front of Chloe, she was the winner. Turning to Chloe, she said, "I never thought that tonight's biggest investor would be Damon. I don't know why, but I'm grateful for his faith and support in the Alonso family."

Phoebe looked worriedly at Chloe, fearful that Damon's actions would upset her, leading to irreversible consequences. But seeing Chloe's sweet smile, Phoebe realized she was worrying for nothing. Who had ever seen Chloe do anything irreversible because of a problem? No one.

Chloe leaned back in her chair, ignoring Wendy's deliberate provocation. She watched as the total investment on the screen increased by twenty billion dollars.

"I wonder, Ms. Summers, did you know Damon was going to invest so much in the Alonso family."

"No." Damon replied, "But she won't be angry with me."

"Really?” Wendy smiled, "That's good. It would be a shame... if you two were to fight over this."

Chloe picked up her thermos, pouring herself some water to soothe her dry throat.

The reporters around the perimeter were nearly driven mad by the events of the night.

Wendy had arranged for the reporters to come in the first place. After all, tonight was meant to be a triumphant evening for the Alonsos, destined to make Chloe feel embarrassed and restless throughout the night.

But Cole was a crafty old fox. Perhaps tired of Wendy's shenanigans, he allowed the reporters in but had guards keeping them at bay, not letting them near the center of the banquet. Even when Phoebe was causing trouble, they could only watch from afar without getting close enough to interview.

When it looked like the banquet was going to be ruined by Phoebe, the always low-key Damon suddenly announced an investment of twenty billion dollars, which was a surprise to everyone. The Alonso family's ability to bounce back time and time again was starting to get on people's nerves.

For Damon's sudden move, the reporters held their tongues all night, but in the end, they couldn't keep their silence. From behind the security barrier, they called out loudly.

"Mr. Harper,’ one cried, "is your sudden investment of $20 billion merely a vote of confidence in the Alonso family's current venture, or do you have an ulterior motive?"

"You're well aware that Ms. Summers has been vying for a connection with the Alonsos. Why choose to invest such a substantial amount in them now? Do you value money more than the affections of Ms. Summers?"

"Ms. Summers,’ another called, "what's your take on Mr. Harper's actions?"

"Tonight's fundraiser pulled in over $30 billion, guaranteeing the success of the Alonso family's project and setting them on an unstoppable course for the future. Ms. Summers, with Mr. Harper acting as he has, does this not indicate that you've completely given up on the Alonsos?"