The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1680

Lea stood by Queen Julia, and a look of heartfelt sympathy had spread across her face.

"I've been keeping an eye on them, but something this big has happened, and I was kept in the dark... Who kept this from me? Lea..."

Lea slightly shook her head with her eyes half-closed. "Maybe we should summon those who were arranged to look into it."

Queen Julia, looking exhausted, shook her head. "If they wanted to pull something under my nose, they wouldn't make it too obvious. If she could hide it from me, she could surely hide it from my people..."

Pausing her words, Queen Julia continued, "But why would she do that?"

Lea quietly accompanied her, not uttering a word. She knew what was going on, but these were merely speculations, and they couldn't come from her mouth.d2

Princess Ava had been by the queen's side for many years, and Lea knew exactly what place she held in the queen's heart. There were certain things she couldn't just blurt out, even if she was sure about them. Moreover, the queen knew what was happening. Otherwise, she wouldn't be in this state.

"All these years, I don't know what she has been hiding and doing..."

Lea sighed softly. "Your Majesty, perhaps you should speak to the princess again. Her current attitude is probably due to what she's been through..."

Queen Julia remained silent for quite a while before finally taking a deep breath, gesturing for Lea to stop talking.

"I should indeed ask her. All these years, what have I missed..."

But given Chloe's demeanor, it wasn't the right time to sit her down for questioning.

Lea nodded, glanced at Queen Julia, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered, "I believe the princess must have her own plans. Given her nature, I don't think she would want to involve others in her affairs. Your involvement might lead things to an irreversible state. After all these years..."

Queen Julia looked indifferent. A cold aura was encircling her features. Her eyes were deep and dark, glimmering with a cold light.

"If she has indeed done something else, I will never forgive her..."

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On the other hand, the mother and daughters who left the palace maintained their silence all the way home. Becky was still shaken by the slap Ava had given her at the palace. The moment they stepped inside, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Ava looked extremely displeased. Hearing her cries made her headache even more unbearable. She sat down on the sofa, rubbing her temples, only to be startled by a loud crash. She looked up to see a vase smashed near Becky's feet.

Barbara yelled, "What are you crying for? Can't you do anything but cause trouble and cry?!"

Becky's crying was instantly silenced. Tears still lingered on her face, but she stared incredulously at Barbara, who was emitting a fierce aura.

Becky's words made both Ava's and Barbara's expressions turn grave. Ava's brow furrowed even deeper. She had initially thought that eliminating Yasmine and her daughter in the P City would solve all problems, but now that their plans had failed and Yasmine had become alert, it was increasingly difficult to make a move. Now, her only option might have been to target Chloe.

The living room fell silent.

After a good ten minutes, Barbara was the first to stand up, calmly saying, "I'm a bit tired. I'm going up to rest."

Ava watched her leave, and her eyebrows were twitching slightly. Becky was even more confused. Not wanting to be alone with Ava, she made up an excuse and left as well.

Ava then went upstairs herself, directly entering Barbara's room.

Barbara had just changed her clothes, and seeing Ava, she didn't seem surprised. Ava got straight to the point. "Are you planning on doing something to Chloe?"

Barbara was sitting in a hanging chair by the bedroom window, gently swaying. "Do nothing, and just watch as they strip away everything we have bit by bit?"

Ava furrowed her brow. "I'll figure something out..."

Barbara let out a cold laugh. "Figure it out? How many years have you been trying to figure it out? And what has been the result? You should focus on keeping a closer eye on Becky. Otherwise, our standing in Grandma's eyes will soon be ruined by her!"