The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1734

"Well then, I'll give you a chance to explain. Why don't you explain why you were so sure that Chloe had fennel on her?"

Barbara's face paled, "I... I was just guessing."

Queen Julia closed her eyes deeply, took a deep breath, and cut her off.

"Enough, stop making up excuses."

"But Grandma..."

Queen Julia suddenly opened her eyes, a fiery anger burning within them.d2

"Even if you could convince me once or twice, how will you convince them?!"

She gestured to the surrounding crowd, her angry rebuke silencing any attempts by Barbara to deny the accusations.

Barbara turned, meeting the shocked and scornful gazes of the crowd. Every stare was filled with disbelief and contempt, some even with a disgust too profound for words.

Her heart, which had been anxiously hoping for a smooth resolution to the situation, now plummeted.

For a moment, it felt like her heart had stopped beating.

In fact, she felt like a dead woman walking.

She was at a dead-end, with no way out.

Her grip on Queen Julia's arm involuntarily tightened, the taste of iron filling her mouth.

She wanted to deny her involvement, but upon seeing Queen Julia's stern expression, she swallowed her words.

William's shift from the initial shock and heartache to the current calm indifference had deeply wounded Barbara's heart.

Over the years, she had always yearned for her father's attention and approval, secretly hoping he would acknowledge her.

But now, she knew that was not possible.

Ava shared Barbara's despair.

At this moment, there was no remorse in their hearts, only regret.

They had meticulously planned every detail, never expecting Chloe to be pregnant.

They had gone to great lengths to frame Chloe, including using fennel, which they had procured from a shady source.

They knew Chloe was a perfumer, but they underestimated her keen sense of smell.

They thought they could confuse her with the scent of incense, but she saw through their ruse.

They didn't expect Lola to be rescued, who now pointed the finger at them.