The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1602

Chloe could totally empathize with Elizabeth. Why wouldn't she? How could she put Damon in such a difficult position?

"I understand." Chloe agreed, smiling knowingly. "He can't outsmart us. We've spent the most time with his son and his grandson."

Elizabeth couldn't help but laugh. "Exactly! He can't deny it even if he wanted to."

Chloe smiled indulgently, her eyes twinkling with a certain lazy charm that made Elizabeth shake her head in amusement. "If it wasn't for the fact that I have Royce, and you have my son, I would definitely seduce you! With that kind of appeal, no wonder you've got my stubborn son head over heels."

This didn't seem like something a mother-in-law should say.

Chloe found Elizabeth's peculiar train of thought amusing. She looked down and covered the exposed skin at her neckline.d2

"No need to cover up, I'm just looking. I can't really touch you! My son's the lucky one! Where is he anyway? Not by your side?"

Chloe tilted her phone to show the empty bed next to her, devoid of Damon's presence.

"Where did that boy run off to? He should be having a big breakfast. How could he leave you alone?"

Chloe was tempted to end the call. Her mother-in-law was far too frank! She spoke so bluntly without any sign of embarrassment.

"Are you done chatting? Time for breakfast."

Suddenly, the soft and warm voice of Royce came from the video. Chloe smiled; this was a tone he only used in front of her mother-in-law. Just as she was about to end the call, she saw the video screen flicker. Elizabeth switched the camera, and Royce appeared on the screen.

At first, Chloe thought she was seeing things. But luckily, she had a strong ability to accept new situations.

The video was a bit shaky, but she could clearly see Royce in simple homewear, wearing a pink apron with four little pink pigs on it. Although Chloe didn't watch cartoons, Anya always mentioned these little animals.

They were probably Peppa Pig and her family. Papa Pig, Mama Pig, Peppa Pig, and George Pig.

Somehow, she suddenly thought of her in-laws, Damon, and Nathan. She couldn't help but laugh softly.

Elizabeth held the phone seriously, pretending to Royce that she was still chatting with Chloe.

Royce thought she was still talking to Chloe, he wiped his wet hands on his apron, then bent down to pick up the clothes that had fallen on the floor. In the end, he gathered all the dirty clothes in his arms. He looked like a perfect house-husband, cooking and doing laundry with ease. His proficiency was not something achieved overnight.

Chloe covered her mouth and snickered softly, watching as Royce left the bedroom, the video following him.

"The Starlight International in my hand, including the industries my mother left me, have all gotten on track, along with the Alonso Corporation that recently came into my possession. Although these can't match the scale of the Harper Group, they pose a threat to the Harper family.

"Regardless of the ranking, as long as I'm within the Fortune 500 or Forbes, I will be a rising star in the business world and will overshadow the Harper Group and him. Robin has just taken over the Harper family, and he definitely won't allow this to happen.

"Whether it's for the reputation of this Global Economic Summit, or for the future threat to the Harper family and the stability of his current position, he must want to suppress us and eliminate all threats."

Royce listened quietly, showing no surprise or shock at Chloe's words. Instead, he asked calmly, "So? You want to provoke him to act against you?"

Chloe didn't deny it, "He will definitely target us! Damon will threaten his position as chairman, and the industries in my hands will directly affect the Harper family's reputation internationally. He's bound to come after us sooner or later, so we might as well steer him onto the course we want from the get-go. If it's going to be a standoff, I won't back down just because we're dealing with the untouchable Harper family."

Royce paused for a moment, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched her through the phone screen. "So, you're saying you've factored us into your scheming?"

Chloe gave an apologetic smile, "About that, I'm sorry..."

"Never mind, you're right. Any businessman worth his salt wouldn't allow anything threatening to go unchecked. If it's inevitable for him to make a move against us, your foresight in preparing for it is commendable! But are you sure he'll just willingly fall into the trap you've laid out for him?"

Chloe responded with a smirk, "As long as there's desire and greed, they're bound to fall into it. And Robin, he clearly wants a lot..."