The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1716

Barbara nodded, "Should there be any inconvenience?"

Chloe chuckled coldly. Lounging on the sofa, with a piece of fruit in her hand, she looked as relaxed as one could be.

Inconvenience? Was there anyone with more free time than her right now?

She was supposed to be picking fruit for Grandma as a sign of respect, so how could she be inconvenient?

She lowered her gaze, hiding the glint in her eyes, before she looked up again, "Of course not."

Barbara forced a stiff smile, "Great, let's go together then."d2

Chloe popped the piece of fruit into her mouth, slowly straightening up, her gaze fixed on Barbara for a long moment before she finally spoke, "I don't mind going, I'm just worried we'll encounter another driver like last time. If I end up in danger, it's just not worth it."

Barbara's face stiffened. Queen Julia’s expression also darkened. "I don't mind whether I have the fruit or not. Chloe, just stay at home."

Chloe grinned at Barbara, "The weather is indeed chilly. Missing one chance to show my respect won’t harm. There's always next time."

Chloe paused for a moment, but Barbara didn’t seem to notice. "If you're busy, never mind, I can go alone."

She stood up. But as soon as she did, she swayed, looking like she would collapse on the spot.

"Barbara! You're still unwell. Quit messing around!" Ava exclaimed.

Barbara shook her head, "It's the best time to harvest the fruit, and it's a shame to miss it. Besides, I feel more at ease doing something for Grandma rather than staying at home."

Her words were beautiful. Even Chloe herself was almost moved.

"Chloe, go with her." The person who spoke was Yasmine, who had been silent until now.

Her sudden words drew everyone's attention. Barbara and Ava looked at her warily.

She calmly marked a spot on a document, then added: "You don't have anything else to do. Might as well take a stroll."

Yasmine looked up from the document, staring directly at Chloe. Mother and daughter locked eyes for a moment before Chloe finally nodded. "Alright, since you personally invited me, I suppose one trip won't hurt."

Barbara's smile seemed a bit more genuine. "Let's go."

Chloe nodded, "You don't mind if I bring someone along, right?"

Barbara frowned, prepared to decline, but Chloe beat her to it.

"Picking fruit is laborious work, so an extra pair of hands won't hurt. Besides, I'm not entirely comfortable going out alone with you."

Barbara was speechless.

There was a brief moment of awkwardness in the room. Chloe was the first to leave. When Barbara followed her out, she noticed another woman trailing Chloe. The woman was slender, dressed in a fitted white down jacket, holding an incongruously large black suitcase.

Barbara frowned but said nothing since Chloe had only brought a woman.

The three of them headed towards the palace gates.

"Chloe, wait for me." Barbara struggled to keep up, and when they reached the palace gates, she called out to them.