Chapter 1559
".. That''s what you deserve."
"How about I invoke thew?"
Phoebe fell silent. For her to be locked up in front of the Alonso family, that would be the real
embarrassment.
Azriel watched as Phoebe immediately subdued, a smirk ying at the corners of his mouth. His
hand again slid to her waist, turning her half-way around in his arms, holding her close. His actions
were intimate and suggestive.b2 Phoebe had never been this close with a man before. Now, in front
of all these people, behaving so intimately, how could she handle it? Her ears were as red as ripe
chili peppers.
Azriel curled the corner of his lips and leaned in close to her ear, his low, velvety voice carrying a
hint of amusement. “Be good, and we can settle the score when we get home."
His warm breath brushed against Phoebe''s ear. She shrank back, but couldn''t escape from his hold.
Azriel looked at her reddened ear with surprise. His eyebrows twitching imperceptibly, interest
gleaming in his eyes.
His affectionate gestures and suggestive words made it clear to everyone present that the
rtionship between them was far from ordinary.
Cole watched the scene unfold across from them, his eyes filled with disbelief for a moment. Only
now did he realize that his second daughter had changed so drastically, probably because she had
found a reliable support. Previously, she didn''t even dare to raise her voice at him even in private.
Now, at such an important public event, she could brazenly defy him. So that was why.
Wasn''t this perfect though?
Although this man''s background was unclear for now, anyone who could easily deal with thirty
billion dors was no ordinary person.
Hadn''t he hoped that Phoebe would marry a man from a good family? If the Alonso family needed
any help in the future, they wouldnt have to seek help elsewhere.
He paused, his expression to Phoebe had improved significantly.
Heughed heartily, “Phoebe, you''re so stubborn. If your heart is set on the Alonso family, why
create such a fuss?"
Though his face was smiling and his words sounded helpless yet indulgent, his heart was filled with
worry.
Just look at Wendy''s face. They had secured thirty billion dors in funding, but at the expense of
thirty percent of thepany''s shares. If this man was truly as close to Phoebe as it appeared, then
the thirty percent shares he held could very well be transferred to Phoebe. Adding that to the shares
Phoebe already owned, she would undoubtedly be thergest shareholder of thepany, owning
more than half the shares.
All Wendy''s ns to acquire Phoebe''s shares were now in jeopardy with this man in the picture. If
Phoebe really wanted thepany now, they wouldn''t have any way to stop her.
Cole''s mood was slightly better than Wendy''s. Regardless of the oue, the Alonso family was
still intact. Whether it was Wendy or Phoebe, as long as the Alonso family didn''t fall into the hands
of outsiders, that was good enough for him.
Phoebe knew exactly what Cole was thinking. His sudden change of attitude made her feel even
more ridiculous and ironic. “Who said my heart is set on the Alonso family? What does the family
have that''s worth my attention? Is it the constant plotting against me, or the repeated physical
attacks?"
Cole''s smile stiffened. “Earlier, I misunderstood the situation. I was just angry."
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“Mr. Alonso, everything''s ready. Shall we start now?"
An assistant''s voice came from behind. To ease the awkwardness, Cole quickly said, “Yes, start
immediately."
“Alright."
And so, someone began leading the guests to their respective seats.
Phoebe wore a cold expression, trying to free himself from Azriel''s hold, yet Azriel only tightened his
grip, not allowing her to leave.
Wendy sat in her ce, her face so grim it was beyond description.
She had hoped to gain an advantage in front of Chloe, but all her ns had been disrupted by
Phoebe. And the matter of thepany shares was still troubling her.
Chloe watched Wendy''s grim face with amusement, ncing at Azriel. “Is Mr. Azriel''s stomach
feeling better? If you''re unwell, you don''t have to make an appearance tonight."
"Ms. Summers, what did you mean by some of the things you said tonight?" Wendy finally lost her
temper. Tonight''s setbacks were too great. The unexpected issue with the shares had already left
her in a foul mood. But Chloe''s words, which clearly sided with the Alonso family, made her feel
even more disgusted.
Chloe raised an eyebrow and smiled gently as she looked at Wendy.
Wendy red at Chloe, sneering: “It seems Ms. Summers hasn''t realized the situation. You''re
standing on Alonso family''s territory.
The Alonso family''s investment projects don''t need your endorsement, let alone your sweet words
to attract more investors. Who shoulde and who shouldn''t has nothing to do with you. Are you
still half-asleep, or are you living in your wonderful imagination where the Alonso family is already in
your pocket?"
Chloe blinked her eyes, and the glint of amusement that shed in her eyes only intensified
Wendy''s sense of disdain.
“I hope you can mind your own manners. Figure out what should be said and what shouldn''t be said
for yourself. The Alonso family doesn''t need you to y a role here. And I certainly don''t believe
that you are a person who repay evil with kindness."
Wendy believed that herposure and manners were already of a high standard. Even at this
point, she could still speak these words to Chloe in such a calm andposed manner. Once she
finished speaking, Wendy turned to Azriel and Phoebe who were standing nearby. She pulled on a
rather forced smile and said, "Mr.
Azriel, shall I apany you to your seat?"
"No need, I have her.” he dismissed her curtly, draping an arm casually around Phoebe as he
started walking ahead.
Even though his words suggested he wanted Phoebe to lead the way, it was quite obvious he was
overtlymandeering her to “show the way".
Wendy sat in her wheelchair, head hanging low, her face clouded with a grim and sinister
expression.
She could put aside the matter of shares for the time being. After all, Phoebe was family. If this Mr.
Azriel really wanted to be with Phoebe in the future, that would save her a great deal of trouble.
Better the shares be in Azriel''s hands than anyone else''s.
Her main goal tonight was to crush Chloe under her heel. She wanted Chloe to see just how well
the Alonso family she had almost managed to seize was doing now.
Thinking about this, she pursed her lips and smiled grimly.