Chapter 1744


    Yasmine curled her lips into a smirk. “Who said I was joking?”


    Chloe met her gaze, her expression neutral.


    Yasmine chuckled lightly, “Anyway, he was already kicked out by the Harpers, wasn’t he? He


    shamelessly epted being the kept man, and the royal family’s son–inw isn’t a role any man


    can take. He should feel honored.”


    Chloe pursed her lips, “He’s not a kept man.“c2


    “I despise that old man from the Harpers. The best way to get back at him is to have his favorite


    grandson take ourst name. I bet his face would be a sight to see.”


    Chloe rubbed her temples, “You’re overthinking. Why should my rtionship with Damon be based


    on revenge?”


    Yasmine raised an eyebrow, “Do you think your rtionship didn’t cause anyone pain?”


    Chloe’s expression hardened.


    “I believe I didn’t interfere with anyone.”


    “That’s my point. People are selfish. Why worry about others?”


    Chloe narrowed her eyes at Yasmine, “So what are you trying to say?”


    Yasmine shrugged, “I don’t want to deal with this mess. As long as Damon is willing to take ourst


    name, you can take my ce


    Chloe scoffed, “You don’t want to deal with it, so you’re pushing it onto me and using Damon to


    indulge yourziness?”


    Yasmine didn’t deny it. “I’m getting old. It’s time you took over.”


    “You can let go of this mess. What about your cousin? Let him take over.”


    Yasmine sighed, “Let’s talk about itter. Let’s review the coronation process for New Year’s Day


    again.”


    Chloe wasn’t interested in discussing things that had nothing to do with her.


    After nearly an hour in the office, Chloe finally left.


    Every staff member in the pce greeted her with the utmost respect.


    She had been to the pce more than once, but the difference between the past visits and the


    present was striking.


    After all, the authority that Ava and her daughter had established over the years was deeply rooted.


    If it weren’t for Ava being locked up, she believed that these people would have a different attitude


    towards her.


    She smirked at the hypocrisy of people.


    As she exited the pce, Kane and Nathan were waiting for her. Seeing her, Nathan imitated a


    gesture from a TV show, bowing to greet her.


    “My respects to you, Princess Chloe. May you be forever blessed.”


    Chloe gritted her teeth, her feet itching.


    She really wanted to kick him.


    She slid her foot along the ground, maintaining her dignity by not kicking Nathan.


    Nathan got up off the ground after his greeting.


    He grinned at Chloe, “Chloe, should I call you Princess or Sister–inw? Or maybe Princess


    Sister–inw?”


    Chloe gave him a look, not knowing how to respond to his joke.


    Kane was a little better than Nathan, but when he saw her about to get in the car, he made a


    gesture and ran to the car with bent waist, and opened the door.


    “Princess, please get in.”


    She rolled her eyes, speechless at these two men.


    How did they grow up to be like this? How could Damon have such unreliable buddies?


    How could they do justice to their handsome faces that could drive women crazy?


    Truly, appearances can be deceiving.


    As soon as they got in the car, the two men started chatting about the absurdity of Chloe being a


    princess.


    Their chatter gave Chloe a headache.


    “You must be busy with end–of–year business, right? Why do you seem so idle?”


    Kane shrugged, “The rest is up to the managers. Do you want me to sit and do bookkeeping?”


    Nathan chuckled, “That’s a funny image. Why not? Your father told you to start from the bottom,


    right? You’ve cleaned toilets before, this is nothing. At least you’d be in an office.”


    “Do you have the nerve to say that? What about you?”


    “Me? Robin likes to keep all the power to himself. How could he let me handle thepany’s


    finances? I’m free as a bird.”


    When the Harper family was mentioned, Chloe frowned, “What’s going on? You have a lot of shares


    in the Harper family, but they won’t let you handle the finances?”


    Had Robin be so unrestrained?


    Nathan scoffed, “He just took over thepany recently, and he’s been dealing with a lot of issues.


    Thepany has been losing money. How could he let me see his performance?”


    Chloe was silent, thinking that Damon might have had a hand in this.


    “Maybe he’s just afraid of losing his dignity in front of me. But he’s naive. Can he hide it forever?


    After New Year’s Day is the Global Economic Summit, and the Harpers will be thrust into the


    spotlight. They used to be ranked second among global businesses, but I doubt they’ll be able to


    maintain that position this year.”


    Chloe remained silent. After New Year’s Day was the Global Economic Summit, she wondered how


    far thepany’s ounts had gotten.


    It seemed that after the coronation, she would have to return to supervise as soon as possible.


    Although Damon had arranged people in ce, she was still a bit worried.


    When she returned to the hotel, Damon was nowhere to be seen. Chloe was used to it.


    He, as a kept man, was busier than her, the “sponsor”


    The busy days passed in a blink of an eye, and soon it was New Year’s Day.


    A day that attracted the attention of the world.


    Chloe was taken to the pce early in the morning. After breakfast, she began to dress up.


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    Every radio station in Country Y was broadcasting the event live, every eye on the inte was


    glued to the coronation ceremony.


    The streets, multimedia, electronic screens, and all avable spaces capable of broadcasting live


    scenes were showcasing the grand asion.


    The coronation of the princess of Y Country was a sight to behold, the first one to ur in over sixty


    years since Queen Julia’s reign.


    It was a rare event, one that people were lucky to witness in their lifetime.


    The live broadcast of the event was spreading the news across the globe.


    The carriage that carried Chloe was drawn by six magnificent horses, arranged in three rows, with a


    pack leader at the front, two in the middle, and three at the rear. The horses were robust and


    radiant, their long manes fluttering in the wind.


    The carriage was a beautifully decorated tform, with curtains that allowed a clear view of the


    surroundings.


    The royal guards, dressed in royal uniforms, stood solemnly around the carriage, their formation


    impable, ensuring the safety of Chloe.


    Chloe wore a ceremonial gown, the top half of which was covered by a faux fur coat that was pure


    white. Arge diamond pendant dangled from her neck, and on her back was a golden phoenix that


    spread across her arms, seeming to take flight with every movement she made.


    There were many details that Chloe could not describe in just a few words. She admired the thought


    and effort that Damon had put into the preparation in such a short time.


    When she stepped out of her room, the pce servants waiting outside were taken aback by her


    appearance.


    It wasn’t her gown or the dazzling crown that caught their attention first.


    It was Chloe herself.


    The impact she had on them was stunning.


    She exuded an air of aloof elegance and regality that was hard to put into words.


    It was something that radiated from her very core; every word, every action, even a simple nce,


    was filled with a sense of majesty and sophistication.


    At that moment, everyone forgot everything else and could only acknowledge and respect the


    princess standing before them.


    This was the true princess of Y Country.


    They had always assumed that Ava, Barbara and Becky were the princesses of the royal family,


    without ever considering what a true princess should be like.


    Now, seeing Chloe, they realized how wrong they had been.


    Not everyone was worthy of the title of princess.


    Seeing Chloe now and thinking back to the previous princesses, they realized how inadequate


    those women had been.


    Chloe, lips pursed and expressionless, was helped towards the carriage by the servants.


    The crown on her head was light, but for some reason, it felt heavy to Chloe.


    She adjusted her breathing and when she saw thevish carriage, she couldn’t help but crack a


    smile.


    She knew it was going to be a carriage ride, but seeing it in person was still a bit awkward.


    Thankfully the weather is nice today, and the temperature is gradually rising, so it won’t be too cold.


    The total journey will be ny minutes. You don’t need to worry about security. Se have everything


    taken care of.” The man responsible for the security of the procession said respectfully. Chloe


    nodded In response.


    Seeing the robust horses and the luxurious carriage she was seated on, she couldn’t help but feel a


    sense of time travel.


    Queen Julia, apanied by Lea, came out at this time. Seeing that Chloe was seatedfortably


    in the carriage, she smiled. “Don’t be nervous: I’ll be in the carriage ahead. You just need to wave


    and greet them, nothing else.” Chloe nodded in response.


    Queen Julia studied Chloe for a moment longer before nodding in satisfaction. She then turned


    around and held Yasmine’s hand, who had been slowly following her, and walked towards the front


    carriage.


    Yasmine wasn’t in a wheelchair, nor was she using a cane, so she walked with a slight difficulty.


    She looked up at Chloe, who was dressed in ceremonial attire, and smiled faintly.


    She never thought that she would indirectly bring such honor to Chloe. Although boasting about


    being a princess seemed superficial, which mother wouldn’t want to give more to her child?


    Even if it was just one extra grain of rice, she would be proud and happy.


    Once everything was ready, Queen Julia, apanied by Yasmine, got on the same carriage and


    signaled for the procession to start. The royal entourage then slowly left the pce gates.


    The pce entrance was already crowded with media personnel and citizens.


    The moment the pce gates opened and the luxurious carriage came into view, a cheer erupted


    from the crowd.


    Each person was holding the g of Y Country, their faces beaming with joy.


    The culture in Country Y was different from back home. Chloe couldn’t imagine people back home


    being as enthusiastic as they were here.


    She would be lying if she said she wasn’t nervous, but seeing the crowd, her anxiety gradually


    lessened.


    She was no longer the Chloe of the past.


    She wasn’t the scandal–ridden Chloe who was ridiculed every time she stepped out.


    She had the best friends, the best husband, the best mother, and the best grandmother.


    And now, she could finally ept these people’s warmth without any guilt.


    She had always been true to herself.


    Looking back at everything she had been through, her emotions welled up within her.


    Step by step, even now, she found it hard to believe that her life had led her to this point.


    The princess of a country.


    Even now, the title seemed far–fetched, so much so that she felt like she was in a daze.


    People on both sides of the street were waving their gs and smiling at her.


    She turned her gaze, raised her hand, and waved back at them.


    “Wow, our princess is so beautiful.”


    “Princess, you look gorgeous!”


    “Princess, look here!!”


    Chloe bit her lip, overwhelmed by the candid enthusiasm of the people of Y Country.


    The media documented the entire journey.


    Ava, Barbara and Becky were also watching the broadcast without blinking.


    Ava’s face was as pale as death. Barbara’s mouth tasted of blood.


    She hated Chloe.


    Why was it that in her direst hour, Chloe was living the life of a Princess?


    If it weren’t for Chloe, Barbara would still be the princess who was the center of attention in the Y


    country.


    Now, she had be the biggestughingstock of the Y Country.


    New Year’s Eve.


    Their grandmother had note to see them from start to finish.


    Was it true that once she had her own daughter and granddaughter, their lives meant nothing to


    her?


    How cold could her heart be?


    All those years ofpanionship, and she couldn’t even get a shred of pity or leniency.


    “She’s stunning. You wouldn’t doubt she’s the real deal just by looking at her.”


    “Yeah.”


    The scene must be so much more lively. We are the unlucky ones stuck here watching over them.”


    At this point, a man among them, whose uniform was different from the others, snorted coldly and


    said,


    “I was wondering why the princess requested extra guards today. But seeing their expressions now,


    it’s clear they might do something foolish if left unsupervised”


    Barbara’s eyes narrowed at his words, her zing gaze fixed on the group.


    What did you say? Extra guards were requested to watch over us? Who? Which princess?!”


    “The real princess on the TV, of course.”


    Barbara gritted her teeth, seething, “Why? What right does she have?”


    The man sneered, reaching for a document from beside the ashtray on the table behind him. With


    the cigarette held between his lips, he opened the paper bag and pulled out the document.