The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1580

“Of course I believe in you,” Chloe declared, her gaze steady on him.

“I’m quite curious about how you can say that so casually. But if I want to find out, all I need to do is look into this

Azriel character that’s suddenly appeared, right?”

Damon’s dark eyes blinked in surprise. Chloe watched him intently, a faint smile playing on her lips. “What’s the

matter? Am I off track?”

Damon’s gaze shifted back to her, and he suddenly started to chuckle. It was a laugh tinged with a bit of self–

deprecation. Was he underestimating the woman in front of him?

His recent interaction with Azriel was when Phoebe had him admitted to the hospital. The only other time was when

he went to Azriel’s company for some stock transfer papers.

All this, he kept from her.d2

Even tonight, at the banquet, his interaction with Azriel was minimal. To everyone else, his relationship with Azriel

was just like what Wendy thought it was – non–existent. Otherwise, she would not have been so eager to introduce

Azriel to them. But why was she, of all people, focusing on someone who seemed to have no connection to him?

“What are you laughing at?” Chloe asked, frowning.

“Why would you think of him?“.

Chloe took a sip from her water bottle, let out a soft sigh, then leaned back against the car door, contemplating her

thoughts with a faint expression in her eyes.

“If the Alonso Corporation project is successful, it will certainly be valuable. With his 30% stake, it could multiply

many times over. I believe that current you, on the surface, would not have the qualifications to negotiate terms

with him, let alone make promises! Why would he give you 30% of the Alonso shares?”

Damon looked at her with interest, loving every side of this woman. Her various aspects – the demure, girlish

demeanor in his presence, the confident swagger in the business world, and now, leaning there, deliberating

methodically – were all incredibly attractive.

“You heard it tonight. Mr. Azriel doesn’t care about money. Perhaps a 30% stake in the Alonso Corporation isn’t a big

deal to him either.”

Chloe shook her head, “He may not care about money, but he’s a businessman. No businessman would give up a

profitable deal for no reason. He might be willing to spend money, but the premise is that he knows how to make

money. The 30% stake he holds, if there are no special circumstances, he wouldn’t let go so easily. And from what I

see, the first thing he did when he returned was target the Alonso family. It’s too obvious.”

As she finished, Chloe took another sip of water and turned her smiling eyes to Damon. “What if I told you he came

back specifically to get the Alonso family’s shares? Would you think it’s possible?”

Damon’s lips curled up in a smirk as he poured her another half cup of water. “You’re making it sound like it’s

impossible for it not to be true.”

Chloe laughed, “So are you admitting it?”

“Admit what?” Damon asked, his eyes still on the thermos.

“That there’s some connection between you and Azriel, right?”

Damon chuckled, “Mrs. Harper, you seem to have forgotten about Phoebe. Aside from you, she’s probably

the only person who would enjoy the downfall of the Alonso family. Why don’t you think that Azriel’s main reason for

buying the Alonso family’s shares is her?”

Chloe was silent for a moment, “If it’s for her, why didn’t he give the shares to Phoebe? Plus, Phoebe and him are

not close; they even have some issues. I don’t believe that he, just a few days after he came back, would do so

much for Phoebe.”

“Why not? Didn’t I also decide you were my wife the moment I saw you?”

Chloe’s cheeks turned slightly pink, remembering his assertive approach. Even now, it still made her heart race.

“But the things he said tonight, the impulsive, flippant attitude, it doesn’t seem like someone who’s genuinely

interested in Phoebe.”

Damon smirked, “You know him well?”

This question made Chloe frown. Azriel was a bit elusive. His every action and word were both true and false, both

righteous and wicked.

She nodded, “Indeed, to understand him, I would need to interact with him more closely.”

Chloe’s eyes widened as she watched Damon’s movements, and as soon as he placed the bottle securely back on

the table, a strong and firm arm reached beneath her bent knees. In the blink of an eye, he had her in his arms.

The suddenness of the action left her somewhat surprised and dazed. Once comfortably seated, she lowered her

head to look at the man before her.

“You might as well get a van,” she suggested, noting that he often liked to hold her like this.

Damon chuckled, “Hmm, your suggestion is worth considering. A van would certainly provide more room.”

Chloe bit her lip, annoyed that he always steered the conversation in the same direction.

Damon moved her hair away from her face, his fingers gently caressing her soft skin. “As for ‘interacting closely‘, I

suggest you drop that idea. Otherwise, you’ll have to answer to me.”

Chloe could certainly hear the possessive tone in Damon’s words, and she couldn’t help but smile at his jealous

dominance. “So, how exactly are you planning to make me ‘answer to you‘? Are you implying…?”

Humoring her, Damon arched an eyebrow and replied, “Hmm, you are about to know.”

Meanwhile, the button on her slender neck had come undone, revealing her delicate and fair skin, exuding a unique

refreshing scent that was hers alone. His cool lips pressed against it.

Chloe stiffened at the touch, a tingling sensation coursing through her entire body. Her hands that were resting on

Damon’s shoulders tightened slightly in response. The warmth spreading from her neck was intoxicating. This

casual act had sent shivers down her spine, causing her to tremble lightly.

“I’ll make you even more attractive.”

His deep and enchanting voice echoed from below her neck, making her heart flutter.