The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1453

Chloe didn't bother asking more; it seemed like Damon was pretty confident about taking over the Harper Group.

Damon got dressed, scooped Chloe up and hopped into bed. "Cuddle with me for a bit."

"I need to prepare some food for you."

"We can talk about that after I wake up."

He gently laid Chloe on the bed and then slid in next to her. With his long arms, he drew her into his embrace.

Chloe obediently let him hold her, tilting her head to look at his handsome face with closed eyes, a smile playing on her lips. "You still haven't mentioned the fact that I suddenly became Queen Julia's granddaughter. Did you already know that?"

Damon's eyes remained tightly shut, not even a twitch of his eyelids. "What's there to say?" he held her close, burying his head in her fragrant neck, murmuring, "Yasmine is the Queen's daughter, so naturally, you're the Queen's granddaughter, isn't that normal? I didn't know in advance. But princess or not, to me, you're always the most beautiful, strongest goddess. Now that you're a princess, it's no biggie. It doesn't change the fact that you're my wife."

Chloe pursed her lips, a shy smile creeping onto her face. "What goddess..."

"Then be a queen." Damon said with a smile, then suddenly opened his eyes, grinning at her, "Next time, I'll let you take control. You can play the Queen for real."

Chloe's face flushed red. "Sleep, let's sleep!"

Damon snickered, holding Chloe tightly, and soon fell asleep.

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When Chloe woke up, it was almost noon. She opened her eyes, unsure when she had drifted off to sleep.

Damon felt her movement and opened his eyes as well. His chilly gaze softened instantly at the sight of Chloe, and he leaned over to peck her nose.

"I feel like it's been ages since I woke up to see your face. I'm not used to it."

Chloe chuckled, snuggling into Damon's embrace.

After some sweet moments, a servant came asking about lunch, and only then did Chloe tug Damon out of bed.

By the time they arrived at the dining room, cries could be heard. Chloe stopped in her tracks, expressionlessly listening to the commotion inside.

"I'm sorry, I deceived you. I didn't actually witness Jasmine's cremation. I was young then. I only knew she was sent to the crematorium. Everyone said that's where people were cremated, so I assumed Jasmine really died.

"Are you really sure Chloe is your granddaughter? Even though I didn't see Jasmine's cremation, her severe illness was real. You don’t want to be deceived by those with ulterior motives. That Chloe is a cunning woman; she wouldn't dare to venture into the palace unprepared.

"No matter what, I didn't mean to deceive you."

Queen Julia's voice echoed after a while. "You know, because of your words, I missed more than thirty years of my daughter's life. Do you know how I've been living all these years, every day, every moment? Ava, how could you make me suffer for so many years?"

"I didn't, I really didn't, your sadness hurts me more than anything. I've been treating you like Jasmine would have, I've been hoping you're happy every single moment."