Chapter 1681


    ”


    TI keep a close eye on her, but if you don’t show up at this year’s shindig at Dubos Manor,


    there will be talk.”


    Barbara pursed her lips Indeed, she had always been the one invited to all the parties. Being the


    eldest princess of the royal family, she was always treated with high regard. She was the center of


    admiration, with envious looks constantly cast in her direction.


    Although people usually fawned over her, she had often heard them gossiping about her behind her


    back. If she didn’t attend Fiona’s birthday bash this time, who knew what they would say behind her


    back. Would they say that her past grandeur was a joke, and that her recement was a cause for


    celebration?


    Nowadays, people love to kick others when they are down. She hadn’t experienced it, but she had


    seen it happen. Seeing it often, she knew that in this world, only power and status truly mattered, so


    she couldn’t give anyone the chance to make fun of her


    She had to attend this birthday bash. Even if she couldn’t, Chloe certainly couldn’t have that


    opportunity.c2


    Chloe returned to the hotel from the pce. In the luxurious suite, Damon was in the study dealing


    with work. The room temperature was just right. Damon was wearing a grey shirt. He casually put


    on a V–neck sweater on top, very casual


    Chloe leaned against the door frame of the study, arms folded, quietly watching Damon work


    diligently.


    She saw him by her side every day but never saw him go to the office, even Elizabeth was always


    calling him a kept boy, a do–nothing young manof a wealthy family. But who could have imagined


    that the power he held, was truly terrifying. Just being the world’srgest arms dealer was enough


    to shock everyone


    No wonder he didn’t take the Harper family seriously. No wonder he didn’t mind beingbeled a kept


    boy, In this world, there were probably no other kept boys like him


    The man sure looked fine when he was working.


    A few minutes passed, and Damon finally put down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and looked up


    at Chloe


    “Seen enough?”


    Chloe raised her well–groomed eyebrows, walked into the study, came to his side, leaned on his


    desk, and faced him. “You’re not focusing on your work. I didn’t make a sound”


    Damon lightly curled his lips Your presence is so strong even when you’re silent, what can I do?”


    T’ll leave then. I don’t want to disturb your work”


    Her hand was gently held 1 don’t want to work anymore.”


    Chloe blinked “How can you not work? You have dependents both old and young, and they all count


    on you for living”


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    He pulled Chloe into his arms Indeed, I need to work hard to support a prestigious princess. But not


    now, I’m too distracted by beauty, so I can’t focus


    on work”


    Chloe sighed and caressed the cor of his sweater, but her eyes seemed a bit absent. It was as if


    she waspletely immersed in her own world, not knowing what she was thinking about


    Damon narrowed his eyes and grabbed her hand. His voice was low and husky “What happened?”


    Chloe sighed lightly, leaned closer to him, and began to fiddle with the hem of his sweater again.


    “Granny said the day after tomorrow is Duke Dubo’s granddaughter’s birthday party and asked


    me to attend.”


    Damon raised an eyebrow. “And then?”


    Chloe let go of his sweater. Her slender fingers gently slid on the pattern of his sweater. Those three


    are almost furious”


    She sighed again and said. They looked like they wanted to tear me apart. Their looks were even


    worse than Wendy’s”


    Damon’s deep voice rang out, ‘Don’t make trouble.”


    Chloe’s fingers, which had been wandering on his sweater, paused. “We’re in the pce. How can I


    make trouble?” Her fingers tapped on his clothes to express dissatisfaction and protest


    The next second, he held her hand I told you not to make trouble here”


    Chloe’s eyes shed, and Damon’s husky voice carried a clear undertone, making her understand


    something instantly


    She looked at him, saw his eyes full of hidden lust staring at her, and her fingers curled slightly.


    “Can’t you think of something else?”


    What did she do? Why did he suddenly change like this?


    She moved her body, and her face flushed as she tried to get away from him, but the next moment,


    she was lifted up andnded on the desk.


    Two long arms circled her into his chest. Damon’s face was close at hand. The warm breath hit her


    face, and the low, husky voice almost grazed her “The pregnancy check before you came, Jane


    said it’s already been three months”


    Chloe’s eyelids twitched Her fingers involuntarily grabbed his sweater. Yes congrattions, it’s been


    three months.”


    A warm hand suddenly rested on her abdomen, and gently stroked it. “Yes, congrattions to us


    both”


    Chloe swallowed, unable to help but feel a bit nervous This ‘congrattions made her feel a bit


    frightened.


    Was he congratting them for bing parents in seven months? Or was he saying that because


    after the three–month pregnancy period, he could finally do as he pleased?


    Although she didn’t agree with him, she thought, given the situation, it was probably thetter. She


    tried to bring his attention back.


    “I have to attend a birthday party the day after tomorrow.


    “Right, you can rest well tomorrow.”


    Chloe was bbergasted. Was that what she meant?!


    “Damon, you should be thinking about how to make money and support the family now! Work is


    important…”


    1 can’t now. Beauty is in front of me, and I can’t help but waver”


    His hand began to wander upwards


    Chloes scalp tingled, and she clung to Damon’s clothes. Her eyes were trembling, and Damon’s


    tight expression reflected in her eyes.


    The hand on her body didn’t stop. Her face suddenly turned red, and her breathing rhythm changed.


    Just because it’s been three months doesn’t mean you can mess around


    Damon chuckled lowly “Mhm”


    Chloe lowered her eyes, her face all red.


    Tll go with you to the party.”


    “Mhm Chloe responded weakly, lying in the soft bedding, not wanting to move at all.


    It had been a while, and although she felt that Damon had been careful this time, the afterglow


    hadn’t passed, and she didn’t have much strength left


    Damon gently squeezed her shoulders. “What’s your game, Chloe? You’ve been stirring the pot


    these past few days. What are you hoping to achieve. huh?”


    Chloe slowly opened her eyes, and a subtle smile yed on her lips. “Obviously, I want them to slip


    up. Nothing says ‘guilty like catching someone red–handed”