The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1774

Chapter 1774

Having said all this, the reporters had no need for further questions.

Alyssa detailed every bit of the reasons for the divorce.

Seeds were sown thirty years ago. Little did she know that three decades later, Presley would not only repeat his tricks but amplify them.

Thinking about Presley's recent actions, they were indeed erratic. Some had spoken about Presley, that he had tarnished his lifelong reputation and prestige in his twilight years.

Everyone knew about the Harper family, an internationally renowned business empire with immeasurable wealth. People had admired how wise and capable the heads of the Harper family were, leading the family to where it stood now.

Mentioning the Harpers now connoted an imposing power that few dared to challenge, though they were not the force they once were. And with his current actions, if asked who was the worst head of the Harper Group, everyone would undoubtedly point fingers at Presley. It was sad how he lost all his principles in his old age.

Chloe saw this news, and her emotions were complex.

Alyssa wanted a divorce? This was something she had never anticipated.

There was once, due to Alyssa's marriage to Presley, some residual reverence in her heart for him. If Alyssa chose him, then there must be something about him that was attractive, at least enough to make her willingly marry him.

She wasn't praising him, but she didn't want to deny Alyssa.

From the beginning, her attitude towards Presley was purely objective, never assessing his character, out of respect for Alyssa.

Everyone had their own thoughts and principles, but she never thought that the differences between her grandparents would be so vast, that things had come to this point.

Presley always cared about his reputation, but now, in his seventies, he was dumped.

The fact that they had come to this after more than seventy years together, spending a lifetime as a couple, must have something to do with Chloe.

How could her feelings not be complex?

Chloe looked up at Elizabeth, “Is Alyss really..."

“Yes, putting up with Presley until now, she must be really tolerant. If it were me, I would never endure him for over thirty years. Of course, if it weren't for Presley giving up his stubbornness, and me giving birth to Damon, Alyssa probably wouldn't have persevered until now. And ust like you are now, back then, even though I almost lost my child and was the victim, I was still worried that the two of them would reach an irreparable point because of me. Full of guilt, I said a few good words, I don't know how much impact my words had, but I advise you not to take any stance on this matter. She understands life better than any of us, and she doesn't need us to make decisions for her."

Chloe pursed her lips, agreeing with Elizabeth's words.

Yes. This was Alyssa's decision to make, and none of them had the right to interfere.

After all these years, Chloe thought, it was time for her to deal with her relationship with Presley properly, regardless of the outcome.

There was really no room for her to step in.

Presley was still in H City, leaving Robin in charge of the Global Economic Summit, while he locked himself in the hotel. He wasn't ignoring Alyssa's call from the night before; he was just afraid to face some things.

When everything had settled down, he finally realized what he had done. It suddenly reminded him of the

reason Alyssa almost divorced him thirty years ago.

From the day he took over the Harper family, he felt that nothing or no one was more important than the family.

Alyssa seemed to understand him and always respected his decisions. Even when it came to raising their son, no matter how much hardship they went through, she would support him silently, even while her heart ached for them.

She was strong enough to help him pave the way for their children's future and patient enough to watch them bear burdens that most would find unbearable.

But he forgot that she was a living, breathing person. A person with limits.

Only when Royce's feelings were affected thirty years ago did he realize that her limit was their children's happiness. No one could dare to infringe on that.

No matter how strict or harsh the family upbringing was, she could accept it. The children were Harpers, but to her, they were just her children.

Those were the words she had shouted at him back then. That confrontation was probably the most tense and angry moment of their lives.

He had compromised then, probably because her attitude had shaken him. But this time, he felt things were different. On the one hand, the situation was different, and on the other hand, he had compromised once before. This time, he shouldn't be the one to back down again.

Especially since he was doing this not just for the Harpers, but for Damon's sake as well.

But he never expected things to go this far.

Divorce? In his twilight years, he can't afford to be this embarrassed.

So he had been hiding in H City, fearing that she would bring up the divorce if he returned.

He understood her temper well enough. For years, she had moved out of Hong Kong, and their relationship had been problematic. Now, he had followed her from Hong Kong to P City, always hoping that one day she would come to her senses and return home.

But...

He closed his eyes. The past events made him feel exhausted.

After a long silence, the door of the room was abruptly opened. Robin walked in with a grim expression, looking at Presley, and said, “Father"

Presley's brows knit together in consternation. "What's got you all worked up? What's happened?"

Robin's expression was grave. "It's Mom. She held a press conference in P City. She has sued you."

Presley's face turned ashen. "A press conference?"

"Yes." Robin replied, handing his phone to Presley.

After watching the entire press conference, Presley's hand trembled uncontrollably as he gripped the phone.

His face was contorted with anger. "She actually...actually..."

Robin rubbed his throbbing forehead. “This situation has a significant impact on the Harper family, and everyone else. Dad, do you want to go see Mom now?"

Presley's face darkened, but he remained silent.

Robin continued, "If you don't step in, Mom's anger might not subside. If this drags on, there might not be a chance to salvage it."

“Enough, enough! Leave me alone!" Presley suddenly roared, his deep voice filled with anger and gravity.