The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1559

“…That’s what you deserve.”

“How about I invoke the law?”

Phoebe fell silent. For her to be locked up in front of the Alonso family, that would be the real embarrassment.

Azriel watched as Phoebe immediately subdued, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. His hand again slid to

her waist, turning her half–way around in his arms, holding her close. His actions were intimate and suggestive.

Phoebe had never been this close with a man before. Now, in front of all these people, behaving so intimately, how

could she handle it? Her ears were as red as ripe chili peppers.c2

Azriel curled the corner of his lips and leaned in close to her ear, his low, velvety voice carrying a hint of

amusement. “Be good, and we can settle the score when we get home.”

His warm breath brushed against Phoebe’s ear. She shrank back, but couldn’t escape from his hold. Azriel looked at

her reddened ear with surprise. His eyebrows twitching imperceptibly, interest gleaming in his eyes.

His affectionate gestures and suggestive words made it clear to everyone present that the relationship between

them was far from ordinary. Cole watched the scene unfold across from them, his eyes filled with disbelief for a

moment. Only now did he realize that his second daughter had changed so drastically, probably because she had

found a reliable support. Previously, she didn’t even dare to raise her voice at him even in private. Now, at such an

important public event, she could brazenly defy him. So that was why.

Wasn’t this perfect though?

Although this man’s background was unclear for now, anyone who could easily deal with thirty billion dollars was no

ordinary person. Hadn’t he hoped that Phoebe would marry a man from a good family? If the Alonso family needed

any help in the future, they wouldn’t have to seek help elsewhere. He paused, his expression to Phoebe had

improved significantly. He laughed heartily, “Phoebe, you’re so stubborn. If your heart is set on the Alonso family,

why create such a fuss?”

Though his face was smiling and his words sounded helpless yet indulgent, his heart was filled with worry.

Just look at Wendy’s face. They had secured thirty billion dollars in funding, but at the expense of thirty percent of

the company’s shares. If this man was truly as close to Phoebe as it appeared, then the thirty percent shares he

held could very well be transferred to Phoebe. Adding that to the shares

Phoebe already owned, she would undoubtedly be the largest shareholder of the company, owning more than half

the shares.

All Wendy’s plans to acquire Phoebe’s shares were now in jeopardy with this man in the picture. If Phoebe really

wanted the company now, they wouldn’t have any way to stop her.

Cole’s mood was slightly better than Wendy’s. Regardless of the outcome, the Alonso family was still intact.

Whether it was Wendy or Phoebe, as long as the Alonso family didn’t fall into the hands of outsiders, that was good

enough for him.

!

Phoebe knew exactly what Cole was thinking. His sudden change of attitude made her feel even more ridiculous

and ironic. “Who said my heart is set on the Alonso family? What does the family have that’s worth my attention? Is

it the constant plotting against me, or the repeated physical attacks?”

Cole’s smile stiffened. “Earlier, I misunderstood the situation. I was just angry.”

“Mr. Alonso, everything’s ready. Shall we start now?”

An assistant’s voice came from behind. To ease the awkwardness, Cole quickly said, “Yes, start immediately.“.

“Alright.”

And so, someone began leading the guests to their respective seats.

Phoebe wore a cold expression, trying to free himself from Azriel’s hold, yet Azriel only tightened his grip, not

allowing her to leave.

Wendy sat in her place, her face so grim it was beyond description. She had hoped to gain an advantage in front of

Chloe, but all her plans had been disrupted by Phoebe. And the matter of the company shares was still troubling

her.

Chloe watched Wendy’s grim face with amusement, glancing at Azriel. “Is Mr. Azriel’s stomach feeling better? If

you’re unwell, you don’t have to make an appearance tonight.”

“Ms. Summers, what did you mean by some of the things you said tonight?” Wendy finally lost her temper. Tonight’s

setbacks were too great. The unexpected issue with the shares had already left her in a foul mood. But Chloe’s

words, which clearly sided with the Alonso family, made her feel even more disgusted.

Chloe raised an eyebrow and smiled gently as she looked at Wendy.

Wendy glared at Chloe, sneering: “It seems Ms. Summers hasn’t realized the situation. You’re standing on Alonso

family’s territory. The Alonso family’s investment projects don’t need your endorsement, let alone your sweet words

to attract more investors. Who should come and who shouldn’t has nothing to do with you. Are you still half–asleep,

or are you living in your wonderful imagination where the Alonso family is already in your pocket?” Chloe blinked

her eyes, and the glint of amusement that flashed in her eyes only intensified Wendy’s sense of disdain.

“I hope you can mind your own manners. Figure out what should be said and what shouldn’t be said for yourself.

The Alonso family doesn’t need you to play a role here. And I certainly don’t believe that you are a person who

repay evil with kindness.”

Wendy believed that her composure and manners were already of a high standard. Even at this point, she could still

speak these words to Chloe in such a calm and composed manner. Once she finished speaking, Wendy turned to

Azriel and Phoebe who were standing nearby. She pulled on a rather forced smile and said, “Mr. Azriel, shall I

accompany you to your seat?”

“No need, I have her.” he dismissed her curtly, draping an arm casually around Phoebe as he started walking

ahead.

Even though his words suggested he wanted Phoebe to lead the way, it was quite obvious he was overtly

commandeering her to “show the way“.

Wendy sat in her wheelchair, head hanging low, her face clouded with a grim and sinister expression.

She could put aside the matter of shares for the time being. After all, Phoebe was family. If this Mr. Azriel really

wanted to be with Phoebe in the future, that would save her a great deal of trouble. Better the shares be in Azriel’s

hands than anyone else’s.

Her main goal tonight was to crush Chloe under her heel. She wanted Chloe to see just how well the Alonso family

she had almost managed to seize was doing now.

Thinking about this, she pursed her lips and smiled grimly.