Chapter 1749


    The evening celebration, though not small in scale, were a more rxed affairpared to the


    day''s coronation ceremony. Queen Julia and Chloe apanied diplomats from allied nations,


    watching the performances from atop the castle walls.


    Chloe was bundled up under Damon''s insistence, resembling a pr bear more than a princess.


    Decked out in a fluffy white hat, scarf, and coat, only her sparkling eyes were visible, watching the


    nation-wide celebration of her sessful coronation. Several times she tried to remove her scarf,


    but each time her fingers grazed the fabric, she was startled by Damon''s cold gaze and quickly


    withdrew her hand.


    Yes, Damon was also present at Queen Julia''s invitation, sitting nonchntly next to Chloe, his


    demeanor indifferent despite the dazzling lights and lively atmosphere below. However, he was


    observant of Chloe''s every move, always ready to assist her.


    The festive celebration was broadcasted live, enabling everyone to witness the nation''s merriment.


    As the star of the day, Chloe naturally received more screen time. Damon was right next to her. It


    was well known that Chloe was now pregnant and it was her and Damon''s baby. So the camera


    zoomed right in on Chloe and Damon. Every time the camera panned over them, Damon wasn''t


    idle. There was a thermos on the table, half-filled with water steeping various fruits. Oranges,


    grapes, bananas, and more. If he wasn''t peeling fruits, he was on his way to do so, or he was


    feeding the peeled fruits to Chloe.b2 Queen Julia found this amusing, but the other prominent


    figures of Y Country sat up more rigidly, casting frequent nces their way, their twitching lips


    betraying their thoughts.


    The sight was too much for them. Could they not show some restraint in their public disy of


    affection? Did they not consider the feelings of others?


    Nate stood to the side, asionally helping to change the water, his face expressionless, unfazed


    by the scene.


    Others looked at him in admiration, impressed by hisposure, but Nate had long given up


    resisting. He had once been at their stage, but what could he do if he couldn''t bear it? He was now


    the master of enduring their PDA.


    The carnivalsted for ny minutes, while Chloe watched the final performance and ate a feast.


    After bidding everyone goodbye, she left the pce with Damon. Queen Julia had tried to convince


    them to stay the night, but Damon declined. Staying in his mother-inw''s house felt somewhat


    awkward. Chloe didn''t object, falling in line with her husband''s decision. Queen Julia had no choice


    but to concede.


    While the live broadcast of the evening festivities was a celebration in Y Country, back home, after


    watching a performance with foreign characteristics, the focus of discussion shifted to something


    else.


    "Looks like Mr. Harper really has the potential to be a kept bot. Look at him in the video, ying up


    to women is so awkward.


    "Yeah. Chloe is now the precious princess of ￥ Country, and he’s just a man ousted by the Harper


    family, without power or influence. He better serve and please her properly, otherwise, if the


    princess dumps him one day, what will he do?"


    "Lused to find it amusing when he admitted he was a kept boy, but now, this isn''t humorous at all. It


    feels just like those male prostitutes, shameless."


    "He used to brazenly talk about overthrowing the Harper family. Now that he''s climbed up to the


    Princess of Y Country, he indeed has the capital."


    "Lused to be so infatuated and admired him. No matter how handsome a man is, it''s really


    disappointing to rely on a woman to ascend to power. He''s just a pretty face."


    "Who says he''s just a pretty face? Have you tried? Do you have that opportunity? Princess Chloe


    likes him and can afford him. Whether he''s useful or not, it''s not for you to say."


    Presley was furious when he saw thesements. "What the hell is he doing? For a woman, he


    tarnishes his own reputation! Is this the result he wanted?!"


    Pointing at the television, the old man’s face was ashen, his mustache trembling with rage. "What''s


    wrong with him? What''s so good about that woman that he would give up his basic dignity as a


    man? He''s worthless! How did I end up raising such an ungrateful grandson?!"


    Surprisingly, in Presley''s heart, Chloe''s sudden ascension to princess of Y Country had somewhat


    bnced things. He used to make concessions for Wendy and the Alonso family because they had


    a aunt who was a Princess as the Queen''s foster daughter in Y Country. Now that the Alonso family


    had fallen into disgrace, and Princess Ava had been unexpectedly dethroned, his previous


    insistence became a joke. But if Chloe was the princess, it was a great help to Damon. Taking her


    into the family now wouldn''t be a problem.


    But before he had a chance to express his stance, Damon had already made a fool of himself. He


    already couldn''t bring himself to recognize Chloe, and after this incident, even more so.


    He only felt that the change in his grandson was too drastic, going from being reserved and


    invible in the past to now having a notorious reputation and being ridiculed by everyone, which


    made him furious.


    All this was Chloe''s doing.


    Robin never expected such a sudden turn of events, which was quite helpful to him. At least those


    employees in thepany who still had illusions about Damon should now face reality. Rather than


    working hard to manage thepany, it was easier to serve the woman around him.


    "This was Damon''s choice, and he was always one to march to the beat of his own drum. No one


    could easily sway him. Marrying the princess of Y Country, that''s a stroke of luck. At least he’s


    independent and doesn''t rely on the Harper family. His life wouldn''t turn out too shabby."


    It sounded like Darnon had be a live-in son-inw of the royal family of Y Country, living a life


    of luxury without lifting a finger. A downright trophy husband.


    Presley was only fueled with more rage by this. "Disgracefull!"


    Presley spat out another insult, struggling to his feet and stormed upstairs.


    Robin looked at the images reying on the TV screen, a smirk yed on his lips as he picked up


    the remote and turned off the TV.


    The next day, Chloe told Queen Julia of her ns to return to her homnd.


    Queen Julia tried to persuade her to stay, but to no avail.


    "I need to personally supervise mypany. Besides, I''m married to Damon now, it wouldn''t be


    appropriate for me to stay at the pce for too long. I''ll visit you regrly. Don''t worry about my


    mother. Judging by Mr. Boyd''s demeanor, he won''t harm her. She''ll be back to see you soon."


    Tears welled up in Queen Julia''s eyes, "You''ve juste back and now you''re leaving again. We''ve


    had so little time together. Every second you''re away is a second I miss seeing you, Chloe."


    Seeing the Queen''s sorrowful expression, Chloe felt a pang of guilt. Suddenly, she felt as if she fell


    shortpared to Barbara and Becky. For years, whether their intentions were genuine or not, they


    had kept the Queenpany and had never left her feeling alone.


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


    And now her mother had left, and she was leaving too. How cruel.


    As Queen Julia aged, she becarne more childlike. Tears were on the brink of her eyes as she


    looked at Chloe with a pitiful expression. "Chloe, can''t you stay?"


    Feeling increasingly guilty, Chloe stepped forward and hugged the Queen.


    "I''lle back as soon as I’ve sorted things out. I''ll try to get my mother toe back too."


    Facing Chloe''s firm resolve, Queen Julia had no choice but to relent. "Alright, I’ll wait for your return.


    You must take care of yourself and the babies in your womb. Come back as soon as you''re done,


    okay?"


    Chloe nodded, "I will. You must ensure your health too."


    Queen Julia nodded, her lips quivered, reluctant to speak for fear her voice would betray her


    sadness.


    Chloe, smiling faintly while fixing her hair, said, "Don’t be sad. Your top priority now should be to


    choose a sessor soon. You really should enjoy your golden years. When the timees, you''ll


    have to help me look after the babies."


    Mentioning her great-grandchildren, Queen Julia''s eyes immediately lit up. "Of course, who else


    would look after my great-grandchildren?"


    Only then did Chloe smile in relief.


    Meanwhile, in P City, Alyssa and Elizabeth both sneezed simultaneously without any warning.


    Hannah quickly fetched a nket and draped it over Alyssa. "Madam, did you catch a chill from


    going outside?"


    Alyssa rubbed her nose, "I’m not silly, why would I go outside in this cold weather? Elizabeth, did


    you catch a chill?"


    Elizabeth, too, was rubbing her nose. She shook her head, "No, haven''t I been with you these few


    days? This room is as warm as an oven. There''s no chance of catching a cold"


    Alyssa nodded, "Yes, there''s no chance of catching a cold. Maybe it''s just a sneeze."


    Elizabeth nodded, "I don''t feel unwell; it''s probably not a cold. If we need to find a reason for the


    sneeze, I''m sure it''s because our kids are thinking of us. Well, my dear Chloe, when will shee


    back."


    Alyssa nodded in agreement, "Yes, the coronation ceremony is over. She should be back soon. It''s


    tough on her to be so busy while pregnant."


    The two of them shared a look, grabbed a handful of popcorn each and continued watching TV.


    "I didn’t expect Damon to be so considerate. He''s not too bad when ites to pampering his wife."


    "That boy finally grew up. I was so worried about him before, thinking that he would have a hard


    time finding a life partner. Who knew he''d move so fast and win over Chloe. I won''t call him a


    blockhead anymore."


    "It''s not just Chloe he won over. You''re a great-grandmother now!"


    "Hahaha, yes, yes, that''s worth a reward."


    "Reward whom? If anyone deserves a reward, it should be me. After all, who gave birth to such an


    outstanding son?Come on, what reward do I get?"


    "You''re the clever one, always asking me for rewards."


    "Lonly need rewards from you."


    "You cheeky girl!"


    Elizabethughed.


    From the side, Royce chimed in, "While you''re missing your granddaughter-inw and daughter-in-


    law, did you ever think about how your grandson and son are being harshly criticized?"


    Alyssa and Elizabeth rolled their eyes, "Those people online don''t know anything. They probably


    either enjoy domestic violence or are victims of it. They''re not worldly, and they don’t know the joy of


    pampering a wife or being pampered. Why should we care about them?"


    Hearing this, Royce frowned slightly. He was, after all, a man. A man’s thoughts were greatly


    different from a womans. Reputation was very important. Even though Damon was only caring for


    his pregnant wife, he felt Damon should not have allowed things to escte to the current scenario.


    If a man can’t maintain his own teputation, how can he provide stability for his loved ones?


    Should everyone close to him be ridiculed because of him? If his mother and Chloe were to go out,


    how many people would treat them differently, making snide remarks? How could Chloe feel at ease


    by his side?


    As a father, Damon''s actions were not satisfactory to him. There were issues to be addressed, but


    everything would have to wait until Damon''s return.


    Royce’s grim expression cast an icy pall over the room. Alyssa and Elizabeth exchanged concerned


    nces, their lips pressed together in tense silence.


    And the matter of Damon being discussed andughed at in the country was only told to Damon by


    Nate at the hotel after Chloe went to the pce the next day.


    Damon had seen some of the onlinements targeting him before, but it was the first time he''d


    been so publicly vilified, and reading those harsh words sparked a moment of blinding anger.


    It wasn''t the personal humiliation that stung him the most, but the realization of how Chloe must


    have felt when she saw simr insults aimed at her. He''d always despised those who cast


    aspersions on her online, but he''d never truly empathized with her until now. After all, no matter how


    close they were, the cuts were inflicted on her, not him. He could sympathize, but he couldn''t share


    her pain. Now, he knew exactly how it felt. Those


    people were really despicable.


    "Sir, should we try to suppress this issue for now? We''re soon returning home. It wouldn''t be good


    for thedy to see this, would it?"


    There was no doubt about it. That was the only course of action.


    Damon nodded. "Do it.”


    "Is there something I''m not supposed to know?”


    Chloe returned to their home office where Damon was sure to be. She had tiptoed in, intending to


    surprise him, but instead, she overheard his conversation with Nate at the door.


    Seeing her walk in, Nate was momentarily at a loss for words.


    What a coincidence...