The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1775

There was no room for negotiation

Presley returned the next day, bombarded by reporters at the airport.

The divorce of the elderly couple had apparently overshadowed the gossip at the Global Economic Summit

Presley, with a stem face and not uttering a word, managed to leave the airport and headed straight for Alyssas

villa.

The living room was filled with a tense atmosphere until Presley walked in c2

After a long silence, it was Presley who broke it “What the hell do you mean?” he asked.

Alyssa pressed her lips together. Didn’t you understand the news?

“Alyssa” Presley shouted angrily. “Do you have any idea how torturous and embarrassing that I have been this

whole time? Are you trying to stir the pot at this point?”

Alyssa laughed coldly “After all these years, I’m grateful I didn’t have a heart attack because of you. But now you

don’t have the chance or the right to yell at me you’re suffering. I’ve known you all my life, but have you ever

considered how torturous it is to be with you?”

Presley’s expression froze

“Are you just expecting others to consider you? You’re the most tired, tormented, and innocent person in this whole

world, and everyone else is wrong. Everyone should revolve around you, and anyone with their own thoughts and

opinions is defiant

“Presley think back on the past decades and ask yourself, when have you ever considered others? When have you

really listened to others opinions?

“Have you ever tried to empathize and understand others? Have you ever reflected on yourself when lying alone in

bed in the middle of the night?

“I dont think so, because anyone who has cared a bit wouldn’t indulge in living their own way like you have done

until now

“Everyone has their own life, and you only have your own. Why do you insist on controlling others‘ lives? What

pleasure does it bring you to have so many lives at your disposal?

“I was too young back then, and I didn’t see the real you, I blindly believed in love. As long as everything felt right, I

was ready to go down this path with you But I’m not a fool. It was only after I had children and grandchildren, that I

realized how selfish my blindness was. The events that led us to this point today, my blind trust and indulgence in

you, have now implicated them

“Ive always convinced myself to never regret, but Presley, you’ve made it impossible for me to deceive myself You,

as you are now have negated the nearly sixty years spent with you.”

Alyssa paused, her usually kind or indifferent face now filled with bitter sadness. She was subtly shaking slowly

closing her eyes. Her face, marked by the years, was clearly reddened around her eyes

Presley’s cold eyes flickered at the sight of her, his lips moved, but he said nothing

“Presley, some people don’t even have sixty years”

Alyssa slowly opened her eyes, the red veins in her eyes prominent Tve spent my entire life tied to you, and what

have you given me in the end? You’ve ruined my life. I don’t want to be with you anymore, so in the remaining

years of my life, I must sever this mistaken life with you. Let’s end it here, Presley, and please, for once, let go and

leave me alone”

Presley watched her silently, and after a long moment, he slowly stood up. His movements were shaky and

unsteady. “I disagree”

Alyssa looked up at him standing, her gaze cold and sharp

“Is that it? You’re still selfishly unwilling to let me go? Afraid of losing your dignity? But whether or not we divorce,

you’ve already lost your dignity.”

Presley shook his head, “No, no, you don’t understand” He slowly turned and staggered towards the door, his

movements filled with panic

“Sir” Hannah, standing by, didn’t know what to do as there was no resolution to the day’s events. She watched

Presley, only managing to call out to him softly.

Presley however, didn’t stop

Hannah stood between the living room and the door, indecisive and helpless

Alyssa sat quietly on the couch, her expression once again calm and indifferent. She looked as if she was drained of

energy, sitting there, with fatigue written all over her

“Madam Hannah hesitated, then spoke, ‘I believe Mr. Presley still cares about you. Even now, he hasnt agreed to

part with you.”

Alyssa stood up, her voice cold, “Who knows what he’s really thinking? Perhaps he feels embarrassed that there

won’t be anyone to be buried with him a hundred years from now Anyway, he’s now a loser in life, so he wants to at

least die with a bit of dignity Besides these reasons, I really can’t understand what he’s aiming for

Presley, who was already at the door, stiffened at these words. Apart from these, she really couldn’t understand

why he was still holding on? In her heart, was he really that worthless?

In the end, he returned to the Harper family residence. Regardless of what she thought his reasons were, he would

never agree to this divorce, even if it killed him.

Damon and Royce seemed unaffected by the day’s events, showing no extra emotion

That night, Chloe couldn’t help but ask him. “You saw the news, right? Don’t you have anything to say?”

Damon, after his evening routine, wrapped her in the blanket, “What is there to say? It’s their business. What can I

do about it?”

Chloe raised an eyebrow “Just going to leave it alone?”

Damon looked at her flatly, “You have the energy to worry about others?”

Chloe pursed her lips, “It’s not just anyone‘

“These things are out of our hands. The conflict between them has been building for decades, longer than we’ve

been alive. We don’t know what’s going on between them, so let’s not interfere blindly. You don’t understand night

from wrong as well as they do, okay?”

Chloe turned to look at him, her eyes filled with admiration “You’re so smart, you make so much sense

Damon raised an eyebrow. “Only realizing this now?”

“Of course not. You’ve always been smart. I’m just deeply impressed today I’m giving you credit.”

Damon’s eyes twinkled with amusement as he studied her intently. “So…”

Chloe shifted her gaze, ‘So can I spend the night with Ro…

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“No”

Chloe I didn’t even finish my sentence

Damon chuckled, pulling her closer into his embrace, “Do you really think I don’t know what you’re plotting?”

Chloe sighed, retrieving her phone from under the covers and sent a direct message to her friend Rose (Mission

failed Goodnight]

Rose: [The founder of the worlds top corporation sure is a clingy one]

Chloe silently slid her phone back under the covers

The next second. Damon had her phone in his hand. Planning to sneak out and sleep with her, were you?”

Chloe knew she was caught red handed and buried her face in his chest without a word “So tired”

Damon sighed, planting a soft kiss on her forehead, a silent gesture of indulgence

Chloe, nestled in his chest, slowly opened her eyes, blinking softly as she wrapped her arms amund his waist

His tolerance and indulgence toward her filled her heart with gratitude. The best man in the world was hers. She

had never imagined that she would one day find such love given her tumultuous past She felt as though all her luck

had accumulated in meeting him

“Thank you for your unwavering determination and persistence. You’ve made me the happiest woman in the

world.”

Chloes words echoed from his chest, causing Damon to pause, ‘Don’t make me sound so noble I was just selfishly

wanting you”

Chloe smiled, snuggling into his chest. This domineering man. She was so overwhelmed, and she couldn’t even

utter a word of thanks

Presley had been cooped up at home, avoiding the relentless press and avoiding any encounter with Alyssa.

He declined any opportunity to meet with Alyssa, not wanting to engage in any discussions with her.

Robin had been busy tackling issues within the company. The revelation of Obsidian Group’s founder had resulted in

immense pressure from various parties on the Harper

Group

Projects were stalled problems arose, and the shift in attitude from their partners was palpable. Every little issue

seemed to come one after the other

If the revelation of Damon’s identity had initially shown him what it meant to have the Harper Group ‘comered, he

now understood the full impact of that statement. Previous attacks on the Harper family by Obsidian Group were

merely child’s play. Now, without lifting a finger, they were slowly pushing the Harper family into a comer

Several corporations seeking to curry favor with Obsidian Group were piling on the pressure. The constant barrage

of seemingly minor attacks was gradually wearing them down their cumulative effect not to be underestimated

Robin reported to his father daily regarding the company’s affairs. However, his father, usually so invested in the

Harper family business, seemed uninterested. He would sit in silence, deep in thought

“Father, the company’s situation is far from ideal”

“You’re in charge now How the company operates is up to you. You don’t need to report everything to me. What, if

I’m not around one day are you going to bury the company with me?

Robins routine report to his father was met with a surprising response

Presley, who had always prioritized the Harper Group, seemed ready to let go. The sudden change in his father was

startling. His mother’s actions had truly shaken him to

the core

Presley’s avoidance did not resolve the situation. A court summons a week later forced him to confront the issue he

had been avoiding for so long

In the end, he went to see Alyssa himself

They sat in the same spots as they had a few days ago

in just a few days, Presley seemed to have aged significantly His face was haggard his body noticeably thinner His

cheekbones were more pronounced, a stark contrast to

his previous appearance

Alyssa glanced at him, tightened her lips, picked up her glass of water, took a sip, and looked away

Time seemed to stretch on in the living room with Alyssa showing no intention of speaking fast

Presley observed the elderly woman in front of him, his voice steady and calm “You said there’s no room for

negotiation. But what if I insist on negotiating” Alyssa, from the moment i married you. I never considered divorce”

Alyssa scoffed, her eyes cold “So that’s why you’ve been so arrogant all these years, thinking I would never leave

you, that I would be stuck with you for life? What do you want to negotiate? Everyone’s laughing at our

predicament. Whether we divorce or not, its humiliating You can’t salvage your reputation, Instead of having me by

your side. reminding you of this disgrace, it’s better to let me go and spare yourself the disgust of seeing me

Presley tightened his lips. “Why do you insist on provoking me with your words? Im well aware of our current

situation, just as you are. You act as though I’m enjoying this Despite the embarrassment, I choose not to divorce.

Moreover, this isnt something you can decide alone”

“Alone? You’re talking about making decisions together? Ask yourself, do you have any right to say that? Presley,

your attitude, and every word you utter, is a slap in your own face Doesn’t it hurt?

I don’t have the right. But what can I say that would convince you? So much has happened recently, I know how I’m

perceived Your attitude suggests that you think m enjoying this situation. You make it seem as though I’m reveling

in this disgrace Alyssa you cannot deny that every single action I took was with good intentions for the sake of the

Harper family and Damon Why can’t any of you understand?”

Alyssa slowly lifted her eyes to look at him, a laugh of helplessness and sarcasm escaping her lips. “Understand?

Can you say that there wasn’t a single trace of your stubborn pride leading to this outcome?”

Presley’s lips twitched, but no words came out for a moment.

‘How many years have you lived? Not enough? So much so that you insist your progeny must live in accordance

with your plans? Alyssa rose to her feet, her voice icy. “I don’t want to hear your so called reasons and difficulties i

dont want to understand, and I don’t get it. You have too many reasons, and we can’t reach the heights and

perspectives you do. It’s me who can’t match up to you So, don’t compromise and try to be with someone as

ignorant and selfish as me. Even if you keeping talking today. it won’t change my decision Now, get out