The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1782

"The Harper family isn't short of houses." Damon's voice abruptly deepened, his gaze fixated on the collection of keys in Chloe's hand. Chloe nervously clutched them closer to her chest.

She’d accept them later, any excuse from Stanley would do. Why not take something that was being given freely?

Stanley gave Damon a disdainful look, hands tucked in his pockets, chin lifted arrogantly. “You think I'm a fool? I'm busy every day. Who knows when I won't be by your side... What if you're bullied one day, or he gets bored of you and throws you out? You need to have a place to fall back on, don’t you?”

Silence fell over the room. Soon after, Alyssa, Elizabeth, and Rose nodded in agreement, "That's right. Stanley is thoughtful."

Damon's face turned sour. If it wasn't for Chloe holding onto his arm, he would have jumped up and given Stanley a good beating.

"Give the keys back to him." Damon glared at her.d2

Chloe clutched the keys, shaking her head in protest. Who wouldn’t want these many houses that were being given freely?

"Chloe!"

Chloe was firm, "No. He's right. Who knows what might happen in the future?"

Damon's face tightened, Chloe could see the veins bulging from his forehead. She softened her tone, "Why not take it if it's free?"

"I can give you the same."

"It’s not the same. What you give is mine, and what he gives is extra. If you give me a hundred dollars, I have a hundred dollars. If he gives me a hundred dollars, I have two hundred dollars."

Alyssa nodded on the side, "Damon, you're too domineering. The Meister family's kid is far-sighted and considerate. He's giving it to Chloe, not you, and it's not your money he's spending. Why are you trying to control him or Chloe? If I were Chloe, I would also want it! Look at me, when I got married back then, didn't we also make a promise to never abandon each other? And now, aren't we divorced? You solemnly believe you won't betray Chloe right now, but who knows what will happen in the following decades?"

Damon's brow furrowed deeply. "I just won't."

Alyssa emphasized, "It's the current you that won't."

Elizabeth nodded in agreement, "You just yelled at Chloe. You're starting to show your true colors; who knows what you could do in the future?"

Damon was speechless. What kind of mother was this?

"Chloe, don't listen to him. I strongly suggest you accept."

Rose chimed in, "I second that."

Chloe gripped the keys tighter.

Damon, knowing he couldn't convince Chloe, turned to Stanley, "Take your stuff and get out, otherwise, no matter how much you give her, I'll destroy it."

Stanley, unbothered, reached into his pocket and pulled out a black card, "This is for you too. Globally valid, no limit, spend it however you want."

Chloe's eyes lit up as she reached out to take it, only to have Damon snatch it mid-air. With a crisp snap, the card was torn in two. Chloe stared at Damon, her eyes full of protest.

Damon tossed the broken card aside and turned to Chloe, whose eyes were welling up with tears. He paused, "I can give you houses and money.”

"It's not the same. What you give is mine. What he gives is extra."

"I'll give you ten times more."

"Even if you give me a hundred times more, it’s still mine."

Seeing Chloe on the verge of tears, Damon was at a loss.

Stanley watched Damon gleefully. His mission was to make Damon’s life hard. What goes around comes around.

Hahahaha....

"Look at her, you've made her cry. You're a real jerk." Elizabeth shook her head, her face filled with disgust.

"You're already bullying her like this, and who knows what you'll do in the future." Alyssa snorted.

Rose couldn't help but laugh. This childish man, he was completely whipped.

Chloe suddenly stood up, clutching the keys. Damon asked, "What are you doing?"

"I'm leaving." Chloe was quick to learn.

Stanley blinked, "I'll take you."

"Get lost." Damon stood up abruptly, hurling the words at Stanley.

Everyone thought he was going to explode, but he just grabbed Chloe, preventing her from leaving.

"Let go of me!"

"I was wrong. Just calm down. Think about the twins."

"How much formula and clothes can we buy for them with that money?"

"I'll prepare the best for them."

"If I had that money, I could save a lot."

Chloe felt more aggrieved. After being in business for so long, the thought of losing that money was unbearable.

Damon knew Chloe was stubborn. He took a deep breath, and looked at Stanley, "Reissue the card for her."

Stanley snorted, "I'm too busy."

Damon's face was tight. Chloe could hear the grinding of his teeth. She touched the keys in her hand and a victorious smile played on her lips. At least, he won't stop her from accepting these houses anymore.