The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 971

The maid scrambled away in a panic, tears streaming down her face.

Even Nate, who rushed in upon hearing the commotion, was rooted to the spot, stunned by Mr. Harper's roar.

Having worked for Mr. Harper for many years, Nate knew that even when a long-anticipated business deal was clinched or a thorny issue resolved, Mr. Harper's demeanor would at most soften a bit. Even when a long-term project failed, what you got was a colder expression on his handsome face, as he calmly and steadily identified, addressed, and solved the issue.

Nate also knew that Ms. Chloe's presence greatly influenced Mr. Harper's mood swings. But now, it seemed he had underestimated the situation. In Mr. Harper's mind, Ms. Chloe had now become a terrifying entity.

When this just happened, Nate was on pins and needles. He worried that Mr. Harper, torn between irresistible kinship and Ms. Chloe, would be trapped in a dilemma.

But now, a chill rose in Nate's heart. Ivan's prospects looked grim. The upheaval in the Harper family... might have just kicked off earlier than expected.

Chloe's eyelashes quivered in fear at Damon's roar.

Noticing Chloe's fear, Damon's face softened instantly with remorse. He reached out to stroke her hair, his voice dropping to a husky murmur, "I'm sorry..."

Chloe stared at him; her hand half raised to touch his stern yet gentle gaze before it changed course to grab his sleeve.

"I didn't let him..."

Seeing the bruises on her body, Damon clenched his lips. Noticing Seeing his reaction and silence, Chloe's eyes narrowed and she hesitated whether to tighten her grip or let go of his sleeve.

"Don't you trust me?"

"I do. I never doubted you."

His voice was cool and his hand drifted from her hair to her temple, touching her skin. Chloe's eyes glazed over and she subtly moved her cheek away from Damon's palm.

She watched Damon's face intently, only relaxing when she was sure there was no suspicion in his expression.

"Um, I didn't... otherwise... you wouldn't see me again."

Losing the right to be by his side, she wouldn't choose to survive.

Damon's eyes narrowed slightly.

...

A maid thoughtfully called for a female doctor.

Upon seeing Chloe's disheveled state, the doctor was taken aback. She treated Chloe's foot injuries, her anxious expression finally easing a bit.

"The most severe injuries are the flesh wounds on both feet. Other wounds on the body seem to be caused by struggle and collision. You're also running a slight fever right now. You need to rest well."