The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1623

Having said his piece, he headed towards Yasmine under the scrutinizing gaze of everyone present. "Shall we?"

Yasmine nodded. "Of course."

As he started to wheel Yasmine away, the booming voice of Presley echoed throughout the room. "Hold it right there!"

Yasmine's hands rested on the armrests of her wheelchair, her gaze fixated on the elaborate design of the plush carpet beneath them. Her eyes held a hint of sardonic amusement.

Despite his ostensible indifference, Royce halted in his tracks. Years of care and familial ties prevented him from completely disregarding the old man's command.

Presley's expression softened slightly. He supported himself with his cane and slowly stood up, walking over to him. He scrutinized him carefully for a while before returning to his stern expression. "What did you mean by what you said earlier?" he demanded.d2

"I believe Robin heard me clearly," Royce responded impassively.

"You plan on severing ties with the Harper family, just like your son did?!"

"No."

"Then what was the meaning of your words?!"

"I thought you'd be used to it by now."

Facing the old man's hostility, Royce finally furrowed his brows. "For the sake of everyone, you needn't tire yourself over me, and I don't have to pretend to be the obedient son in your presence. It's always been this way. If it weren't for Damon finding his beloved wife, we wouldn't have come back in the first place. Since you can't seem to tolerate Damon and Chloe, I don't see the need to return to the Harper family anytime soon."

Presley was visibly quivering with rage. "You're willing to give up on the company and surrender your shares?!"

Royce's brow furrowed. "Didn't you make the decision already?"

"You..."

"Damon doesn't want them, and Nathan doesn't care. I have no use for the shares either. If my younger brother wants them, then he should have them. He's my own flesh and blood, and I'll do my best to support him. Fortunately, he values what I don't. I can easily fulfill his wishes without feeling any loss. I hope he can lead the Harper family to new heights." With these final words, Royce wheeled Yasmine towards the door.

"Stop right there!!" Presley stood still for a moment before turning around to shout at Royce's departing figure. Royce didn't seem to hear him.

"Stop!!!"

Presley's roar echoed throughout the conference room, causing everyone present to shudder. However, Royce didn't pause for even a second. He disappeared from sight, leaving behind a stunned silence.

As the automatic doors of the conference room closed, an awkward silence descended upon the room. Presley stood where he was, his rage still palpable. No one dared to provoke him. While Robin remained standing in place, his hand still resting on the table, he began to tighten his grip and his expression grew progressively gloomy.

Although Royce didn't explicitly say anything, Robin could tell from his words that he had suspicions. Perhaps the only reason he survived was that he had foreknowledge and didn't board the plane.

What concerned him more was that he finally got the shares. Royce's appearance didn't reclaim the shares; instead, he effortlessly gave them to him. But he still felt a sense of injustice and humiliation. Because Royce had turned all of his past struggles and sacrifices into a meaningless joke.