The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1711

Queen Julia woke up that afternoon. Chloe had been at her bedside all along. At first sight of Chloe, Queen Julia's eyes were a little red with an unspeakable emotion.

"You're awake." Chloe whispered, her calm face bearing a small smile.

Queen Julia nodded slightly, turning her gaze towards the window. The sky had turned dark.

Silence lingered for a while as if she was going over the events that had occurred earlier in her mind, and then, she took a deep breath.

Chloe didn't say a word, quietly pouring her a glass of water and holding it gently. She felt melancholy, regretful, even sad, but she couldn't say anything about it.

The harm brought on by the granddaughter she had loved for more than two decades, it brought about so much emotion. Even if she was the Queen’s dearest, she couldn't intrude or judge.d2

"Chloe." Queen Julia suddenly spoke softly, her hand clutching at Chloe's dress.

Chloe lowered her gaze to meet hers. "Hmm?"

"Do you resent me?"

Chloe offered a small smile, "No." Her answer was too simple, making it seem overly cold.

Queen Julia pursed her lips, "So you do resent me."

"Grandma," Chloe put down the glass, helping Queen Julia sit up. "Leaving all other things aside, I am actually grateful for the presence of those three women over the years. They were so spoiled and arrogant, using this incident as leverage, and it was not without reason. It was my appearance that shattered the relationship you all had for so many years. You insist that I resent you, so doesn't that mean you admit that I am the cause of your sorrow?"

Chloe picked up the water glass again and handed it to her, "Actually, it wouldn't be wrong if you resent me. I am your granddaughter, after all. You can't really do anything to me."

Queen Julia blinked, looking into Chloe's eyes with a hint of surprise. She seemed to not believe that Chloe would say such cheeky words. She took a sip of the water, the temperature just right. "I don't resent you. Although it is regretful, I prefer to know the truth than to be deceived. I've managed state affairs my entire life, and everything has been clear and transparent. Yet to be deceived in this matter is a huge insult to my dignity. I can’t stand being kept in the dark forever."

Chloe nodded, "That's good."

Some things, if taken to the extreme, would make anyone guilty.

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The news of Queen Julia fainting had attracted the attention of people both domestically and internationally. Ava and Barbara had been hiding at home, not daring to step out. Every day from morning until night, a large number of reporters were stationed outside their door. They were barely able to fend for themselves, let alone help Becky.

Ava was agitated, her eyes filled with bloodshot veins. Each day she would either shut herself in her bedroom or sit blankly on the sofa.

Barbara was in a similar state. She resented Chloe for her relentless pursuit, but she hated Becky even more for being a jinx. Bit by bit, their good image in front of their grandmother was being tarnished, and with a few words, their future was ruined.

Forget about the right to inherit the throne, even their princess titles had been taken away. Their reputation now was in ruins, she couldn't imagine what it would be like if she were to step out of the house now.