The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1701

Fiona didn't even notice the glint in Chloe's eyes, she simply waved her hand dismissively. "What's the big deal about cutting a cake? It's the same old routine each year, not worth getting worked up about. I'd rather not cut it at all than have to face those annoying people later."

Chloe's lips curled slightly, "I thought you might regret it."

Fiona shook her head, "I'm sick of these birthdays. You're quite interesting, you know that? If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be dealing with those two women. I doubt anyone else could make them look as bad as you did. Especially that Barbara, I bet she'll trash her place when she gets home."

Chloe lowered her head, gently scratching the kitten's chin, watching it contentedly close its eyes and purr. She couldn't help but curve her lips, her voice calm yet tinged with a sense of nonchalance. "I'm not that great of a person, I hold grudges and I don't let go of things easily."

Silence filled the room. A few seconds later, Fiona burst into laughter. And then came a long, continuous bout of laughter. "You... you really are quite interesting."

Chloe arched her eyebrows and stared at Fiona.d2

"Who admits their own flaws like that? But listening to you, it does seem like you're quite the jerk... But I like that about you, hahaha. It's much better than those who are clearly jerks but pretend to be good people in front of others."

Chloe nodded, candidly saying, "I feel the same way."

Fiona paused for a few seconds, and then burst into laughter again. "You... you're so funny."

The cat in Chloe's arms was startled by Fiona's laughter and burrowed further into Chloe's embrace. Chloe gently soothed it.

She accepted Fiona's laughter and approval with grace. She didn't dislike this girl who wore her emotions on her sleeve. At least she didn't sense any malice from her.

The more she spent time with Chloe, the more Fiona found herself liking her. She had rarely encountered someone she liked so much in her life. This was the best birthday ever. It turned out there were so many people and things in the world worth exploring.

Although Mrs. Dubonnet had taken it upon herself to divert everyone's attention from Barbara and Becky with some formal speech, everyone was well aware of the situation and played along. The chaos in the ballroom was quelled on the surface, and Barbara and Becky took the opportunity to leave the party.

Even after they left, the conversation still centered around them, more unabashed than when they were present.

Mrs. Dubonnet also didn't want to deal with all the gossip, so she took the opportunity to find Fiona to continue the birthday dinner. When she got downstairs, she heard Fiona's laughter coming from upstairs.

Mrs. Dubonnet was somewhat surprised, standing under the window looking up at the lit window, carefully discerning whether the laughter was Fiona's.

And it was indeed from her.

Over the years, she had never heard her daughter laugh so brightly and crisply, free from any ulterior motives, a pure and genuinely happy laughter that came from the depths of her heart.

Her daughter wouldn't have done that in the past. Not to mention laughter, even a smile was rarely seen on her face. Especially on her birthday each year, her mood was at its lowest.