The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1477

Even though Cole was laying the flattery on thick, he was actually in a good mood.

Hearing his words was like a breath of fresh air.

"Shouldn't we also congratulate Mr. Alonso on scoring such a great son-in-law?"

Cole's face stiffened a bit.

He wasn't exactly thrilled.

Grace and Heather, standing behind him, shared a glance and a subtle grin.

Heather even said, "Abelard's the lucky one. Phoebe's sharp as a tack. Even if Abelard takes off, I'd be comfortable handing the company over to her."

That was a clear signal. If Phoebe was game, everything in the Bowles family would be hers.

Cole's face softened a bit.

At least he was doing right by Phoebe.

Grace felt a twinge of discomfort, thinking that the damn woman was getting ahead.

But then she remembered that Phoebe was still the daughter of the Alonso family. So, didn't that mean that everything in the Bowles family would also belong to the Alonso family?

Thinking about this, the smile on her face deepened. "Phoebe's really lucked out. Compared to our Wendy, her fate is miles better. I've done right by my poor, late sister, making sure her daughter is set."

Everyone knew who she was referring to as her "late sister," Phoebe's deceased mother.

Everyone laughed along, but they knew the truth.

How Alicia had died was revealed on the day of Chloe and Damon Harper's engagement, and everyone knew.

If there was nothing fishy about it, who would bring it up?

Everyone knew that she was trying to clear her own name.

But the laughable part was...

Did she think marrying her daughter off to a dolt was doing right by her mother?

She was really doing a bang-up job, even trading her daughter's happiness for the business value of the Alonso Corporation.

Heather adjusted her hair and didn't comment on Grace's words.

"Ms. Alonso always had a unique taste. I'm sure she'll land on her feet."

"Indeed. After all... she's the daughter of the Alonso family, the future head of the family. Her husband is bound to be exceptional."

Everyone was full of compliments, and Grace's face lit up more and more.

Finally, she checked the time, figured it was about time, and stood upright, scanning the room.

After a quick look around, she asked confusedly, "Where's Phoebe? She was upset earlier, she didn't leave, did she?"

Cole looked around, and sure enough, no sign of Phoebe. His expression turned cold.

"That brat is getting out of hand!"

Grace patted his arm gently, trying to soothe him.

"I asked her to spend some time with Mr. Bowles, she wouldn't just leave like this. I'll go find her..."

She turned to Heather, saying, "Mrs. Bowles, can you tell me where your grandson is?"

Heather looked around. "He was changing clothes just now, he should still be in his room."

Grace's eyes lit up. "Oh really? Maybe the young couple is in there chatting?"

The lady looked puzzled. "How could that be? I just saw the two Alonso sisters together..."

Grace frowned and shot the lady a stern look.