The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1761

Damon and Chloe were on their way to the international convention center, but they made a detour to a Mexican comfort food diner. As the car pulled over, Chloe raised an eyebrow but didn't comment, simply following Damon out of the vehicle.

Nathan and Kane, who had been trailing behind, also alighted and fell into step behind them.

"Hey, guys, I think we've got our wires crossed. This isn't where the summit's being held."

Chloe, wrapped in a coat, gave a small smile. Damon merely took her into the diner.

Kane looked puzzled. "Did they change the venue?"

Upon hearing this, Nathan glanced at the diner before them.d2

Wouldn't holding the Global Economic Summit here be a bit shabby? It wouldn't even accommodate half the guests.

But considering his brother's affection for his sister-in-law, the reason they came here was obvious. He was just terrified of a repeat of last night's chaos. Before attending the banquet, he needed to make sure Chloe was well taken care of.

"Let's just have a meal before we go."

Kane grimaced. "Is this really the time for a meal? Do you understand the gravity of the situation?"

Nathan gave him a cool look and snorted derisively. "Who's more important, in your opinion?"

"Obviously..." Kane was about to blurt out a reply when he seemed to realize something and quickly changed his tune. "Chloe is the most important."

Nathan gave him a look that seemed to say 'not as dumb as I thought', and put his arm around his shoulder and headed inside.

"Exactly, Chloe is the priority. And it's actually better to arrive when it's crowded. With all the attention my brother is getting, there's bound to be a lot of gossip. As long as we're not late, we're good."

Hearing this, Kane seemed to understand. "No wonder she didn't say anything; she must be thinking the same thing."

Nathan gave a haughty snort. "Of course. Chloe is smart, and she'd figure this out."

Actually, Damon and Chloe each had their own motives.

Damon simply wanted to ensure his wife was well-fed before the banquet, to avoid a repeat of last night's debacle. While Chloe initially didn't understand Damon's actions, once the car pulled up in front of the diner, she went along with it.

She knew that Damon was doing this for her, but she also shared Nathan's sentiments. She didn't want to hear the whispers and gossip about Damon. Neither good nor bad comments were acceptable. She never wanted Damon to be the subject of people's gossip.

And she trusted Damon. Even if they were late for the Global Economic Summit, she believed he would handle it.

It was best to have a full stomach before leaving, lest they eat something that disagreed with them at the banquet and caused a scene. After all, she couldn't predict how these two little tyrants in her belly would react.

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After their meal, Kane and the others, satiated and content, followed Damon and Chloe.

“I can’t stand the sweet stuff they serve at these banquets.”

“Yeah, this is much better.”

However, the others didn't look too pleased. They didn't like sweet food, and spicy food was even less to their taste. This was pure torture.

Outside the H City International Convention Center, representatives of internationally renowned companies had mostly arrived. And as the time drew closer, there was still no sign of the people they were most looking forward to seeing.

“Where are they? Weren’t they supposed to be here? Where are the CEOs of Harper Group and Obsidian?”

“And where is the newly crowned Princess of Y Country? If both granddaughter and grandfather are absent, has something happened?”

“Can they really afford to skip such an important event like the Global Economic Summit?”

Just as everyone was getting anxious, a black sedan slowly pulled up at the end of the red carpet. The reporters stopped their speculations and quickly raised their cameras, pointing them at the car.

The car door slowly opened, and Robin, the first to alight, helped an elderly man out of the car. While Robin was dressed in a smart suit, the elderly man was clad in a traditional suit, leaning on a cane, his face stern and his eyes sharp.

As the leader of a super-rich corporation, he naturally became the center of attention. Even though the outside of the convention center was lit up brightly, the flashes from the reporters' cameras never ceased.

“Be careful, Father.”

Robin warned gently, but Presley simply pushed his hand away, insisting on walking on his own.

Robin’s face darkened, and could only follow closely at his side.

As they entered the convention center, a few unassuming but luxurious cars pulled up one after the other. The reporters' attention was instantly diverted.

From one of the cars, Damon and Chloe emerged, followed by Kane, Nathan and the others. Their arrival, unsurprisingly, was met with a frenzy of camera flashes and murmurs from the reporters.

“Finally, they're here. I wonder what interesting things will happen tonight?”

“The arrival of these powerhouses is quite a sight. And now, with the addition of the Princess of Y Country, it's simply…” The reporter's words trailed off, his gaze fixed on Damon. Unsure whether to continue, he fell silent.

The camera flashes and clicking shutters never ceased as Damon, his face impassive, escorted Chloe down the red carpet, seemingly unfazed by the whispers and curious looks.

Until they all entered the conference center, the topic of Damon was still ongoing.

"I've heard of his exploits before, he's a legend in the business world. I didn't expect him to have fallen so far. Women can really be a man's downfall."

"But what was he thinking? He's such a wise and ambitious man, and even if he loves women, he wouldn't ruin his reputation like this, right? Can't he think of a win-win solution? Does he really have to choose between the two?"

"Who knows? With a princess in his grasp, he has plenty of opportunities to start over, and with his abilities, and the benefits granted by the royal family, building a Harper empire shouldn't be a problem."