The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 754

Seeing Chloe walking in, Annarie abruptly spoke,

"What's the big deal about a million dollar dress? Keira's gonna be in the public eye accepting an award tonight. She can't afford to get embarrassed! Keira, remember to touch up your makeup before you go on stage. You'll be in front of the cameras."

Keira nodded with a grin, "I got it."

Annarie smirked, giving Chloe a provocative stare.

However, Chloe didn't rise to her bait. She just gave Annarie a casual glance and continued walking.

Seeing her provocation ignored, Annarie's face turned sour again.

Following Annarie's gaze, Keira saw Chloe walking behind her.

She promptly turned around, elegantly shifting her body to stand in front of Chloe. She inspected Chloe's makeup for today, subtly snorting at the heavier makeup compared to before, obviously for the cameras. But she kept up her fake smile.

"Chloe, you're here. Looking stunning today."

Seeing Chloe, Lance also slowly approached her. Looking at her makeup today, he couldn't help but feel excited.

She was truly gorgeous now.

Chloe, already tall and slender, now stood in silver high heels, her height matching any man. Keira, being shorter, could only reach Lance's shoulder even with her heels.

And now, Chloe was standing face to face with Lance, and in her heels, they looked very well-matched.

Of course, they were only a physical match.

Everything about Chloe made Keira green with envy. She just couldn't stand being overshadowed by Chloe.

Yet, seeing Chloe using her height advantage, looking down at her, she still felt frustrated and loathsome.

"Could you stop hovering around me all the time? One minute you're playing the victim, the next you're going to run to your hubby for comfort? Aren't you tired of this drama?"

Keira's face changed, instinctively looking at Lance, his face filled with confusion.

Chloe sneered openly. That soft laugh was like two resounding slaps on Keira and Lance's faces.

Keira's expression changed, and Lance's handsome face darkened.

"I'm not playing your games today. Men have become your..."

Chloe looked up at the approaching Carolina, whose face turned dark. She smirked, continuing,

"Everyone in the Summers family adores you, and you're about to win an international award. You're already a winner in life, why are you still seeking validation from me?"

Carolina, wearing a burgundy dress and her neatly arranged white hair giving her an elegant look, and her jewelry adding to her grandeur, stood in front of Chloe, her face cold.

"What are you up to now?"

Chloe smirked, "Why don't you ask your precious granddaughter and grandson-in-law what I'm up to?"

Annarie and Michelle, watching this scene, felt somewhat awkward. Even though they were close to Keira, this didn't seem like Chloe was asking for trouble.

Keira bit her lip lightly, shaking her head at Carolina, "It's okay, Granny. I was the one who reached out to my sister."

Watching Keira's retreating figure, Annarie couldn't help but say enviously, "It's different when you have achievements. You can build relationships with international judges without any worries..."

Chloe calmly turned and walked in another direction.

Among the contestants present, few approached the judges to avoid accusations of bribing for unfair advantages. When Keira approached the judges, many eyes were on her.

"Hello, I'm Rosanna."

Keira's composure made the judges pause and think before slowly remembering her.

"Oh, Rosanna, I remember you well. Your work this year is quite impressive."

The one speaking was one of the judges for this international competition, Claudia.

She had high praise for Keira before and was very tactful in her words.

Keira smirked, "Thanks, it's a real treat to get your approval."

The other judges gave a subtle nod.

"Yup, this year's work is pretty solid in a way."

"Indeed, I dig the unique vibe. Can't wait to see what else you've got."

"True, the work is good, but if you could really nail down the theme of your designs, then you'd be a real 'genius'."

Keira's face stiffened a bit, looking at the man who had just spoken. It was Allan, the judge who had given her a hard time during the local selection, not shying away from harsh criticism or a good scolding.