The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1428

The food and drinks were already set on the table, and various performances had been staged one after another.

Delicious food and top–notch art performances, every single detail showed the importance and enthusiasm that Y

Country attached to this state banquet.

Barbara and Becky sat politely on either side of Queen Julia, occasionally passing her some dishes, and nothing

chaotic had happened so far.

On the huge stage, the orchestra, consisting of dozens of members, was approaching the end of their

performance, with everyone in the audience deeply engrossed in the enchanting melodies. The music played by the

orchestra was grand and majestic, echoing the thunder of galloping horses, as well as a resolute determination in

the face of destiny’s challenges.

After the music ended, a round of enthusiastic applause broke out in the banquet hall.

“That’s what a top–notch orchestra sounds like! Even a music dummy like me was moved!”

“Indeed, their previous world tours always received rave reviews.”

“They truly live up to their reputation.”

Queen Julia also nodded in satisfaction. So far, she was quite pleased with the arrangements for the evening.

As for this kind of traditional music, Becky didn’t understand it at all; she had no idea what they were trying to

express. The sound in her ears was like something was hitting her eardrums out of tune, making her feel dizzy.

But Barbara was full of appreciation and admiration. She whispered to Queen Julia, “It’s really beautiful, isn’t it,

Granny? I attended their world tour performance in Y Country a few years ago

Considering Becky’s inappropriate behavior earlier today, Queen Julia was more satisfied with Barbara at the

moment. She smiled and nodded at Barbara, saying, ‘Indeed, we owe you for inviting them over.” Barbara replied

with a smile, “While they are undoubtedly excellent, participating in a state banquet also adds prestige. Inviting

them didn’t require much effort

Although her words sounded pleasant, they subtly revealed her sense of superiority due to her royal birth. Queen

Julia gave her a subtle glance, her smile still present, but the mirth in her eyes slightly faded.

Throughout the years, she had never displayed favoritism towards her two granddaughters and Ava. She provided

them with everything she could: affection, family, a life of wealth, and noble status and- identity.

When she brought Ava back, it was because Ava had once been her daughter’s closest companion. She poured her

deep love and regret for Jasmine onto them.”

She treated them well, even in the face of her nephew’s opposition. She entrusted Ava to him, and due to his

current indifference, she pampered them even more.

If given the choice, she wouldn’t mind continuing this way.

However, the mistake Becky made today provoked some resistance within her. She wondered if her true

granddaughter, a royal–blooded member of the family, would ever display such arrogance and make such basic

mistakes.

Absolutely not.

She was certain that Jasmine had always been exceptional, understanding, and intelligent since childhood. How

could she raise her child differently? The royal bloodline would never tolerate such foolish individuals.

She would never regard her princess status as an invaluable jewel, nor would she ever exhibit such an overt sense

of superiority.

‘Mom, when I grow up, I want to see the world. I don’t want to remain confined to the palace. I want to capture all

the beautiful landscapes for you to admire and share many captivating or poignant stories. I will narrate them all to

you. Also, I wish to find a prince who genuinely loves me and introduce him to you. Mom, would you like the prince I

bring back? Even though my prince may be an ordinary man, would you still like him?” Jasmine said.

She remembered nodding at the time. Because she understood her daughter, and her daughter understood her.

Both of them disliked being trapped in this situation.

Superficially, they appeared glamorous and respected. However, true glamour was different for them. She longed

to explore the vibrant world, to experience genuine relaxation. Yet reality proved otherwise.

Merely by virtue of their royal birth, they bore immense responsibilities. They never regarded their royal lineage as

a source of pride. Given the choice, they all desired a normal life.

However, Ava, Barbara, and Becky evidently placed excessive importance on their royal status. After all, they were

not her real family.

Lately, she had been thinking about Jasmine a lot.

Could it be that the lifelong secret she had kept was on the verge of being revealed?

Indeed, she missed her daughter deeply.

The next scheduled performance in the program was supposed to be Chloe’s.

However, as the curtain was raised, Chloe noticed from backstage that the staff had placed a grand piano adorned

with crystals on the stage. The crystal lamp’s light illuminated the piano, creating a dazzling radiance.

She frowned, recalling that the piano she had played just moments ago appeared different. It lacked the layer of

crystals that now made it blinding to look at.

There were an excessive number of crystals; it was impossible to have affixed them meticulously to the entire piano

in just a few hours. They must have replaced the piano at the last moment.

Yet, even for the sake of upholding the state banquet’s image, shouldn’t they have informed her in advance?

As all the orchestra members left the stage, the host walked past her, offering a polite smile upon noticing her.

Chloe then watched him step onto the stage, his voice resonating, “Next, we have a truly astonishing performance.

Please welcome the most noble and elegant Princess Barbara of Y Country, who will delight us with a piano solo

dedicated to her beloved queen.‘

As soon as his words came out, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience below the stage. Chloe’s

expression turned cold. She looked up at the piano, studded with crystals, and everything seemed to make sense.

She paused for a moment, then curled her lips into a cold smile. She had thought that Princess Barbara would

behave herself, at least to maintain her elegant princess image. She wouldn’t have taken any action to compete,

but it turned out she had been waiting quietly.

Queen Julia’s face didn’t change at all due to the applause. In fact, when she heard those grandiose words, she was

filled with anger.

She admitted that, compared to Becky, Barbara was a clever girl. But playing mind games in front of her? That

really grinded her gears.

She couldn’t stand her sneaky ways.