The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1129

Hearing Philip say this, Melinda gave a cold laugh.

“You’re talking like, Ms. Summers invited us today probably just to make you feel pressured, or to make me feel

uncomfortable. After all, I no longer have my father’s support, and I’m not doing as well as I used to. Meanwhile

Crysti, who you once turned down, is now a star at Starlight International! If I’m guessing right, Ms. Summers might

give her special attention from now on!”

They reached the elevator hall, where a few people were waiting for the elevator. Seeing the two of them coming

together, their eyes turned weird, full of obvious disdain and contempt.

“Oh, if it isn’t Melinda. What, were you invited too?”

The first woman to speak was dressed to the nines in a tight purple mermaid dress, looking quite similar to Melinda.

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In the showbiz world, Melinda had taken quite a few roles from her. Now that Melinda was in a downward spiral,

many people were happy.

Even someone with the IQ of a rock would know that those who lost their advantage in showbiz were often bullied.

But knowing this and staying calm were two different things.

“None of your business.”

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The woman laughed and glanced at Philip. “You’ve had quite the lucky life. You had your father’s support, and now

that you’re down on your luck, you have Philip to look after you. Poor Philip, though. Threw away a useless Crysti,

thinking he would marry a successful woman and make it big. But instead, he ended up with another useless…”

“Hey, you’re wrong. I heard that Melinda invested in Philip’s new drama! Doesn’t sound useless to me.”

“Oh, true. Now that I think about it, Philip dumping Crysti doesn’t look like such a loss.”

The group laughed and chuckled, showing no respect for Philip and Melinda.

Philip’s face turned sour. He knew that his sudden decision to be with Melinda would cause gossip, but hearing

himself described as someone who relied on women made him uncomfortable.

The elevator arrived. They got in and went straight to the top floor. No one spoke in the elevator.

Arriving on the top floor, they walked into the banquet hall.

The luxurious crystal chandeliers, double–layered carved transparent floor, and a large indoor pool were in the

center. The room was luxuriously decorated and illuminated by the lights, exuding an unparalleled sense of luxury

that made everyone feel more confident. Some were even checking their dresses, scared they wouldn’t fit in with

the lavish surroundings.

“Wow!”

“My god, this is so luxurious!”

“It’s really gorgeous, Starlight International is amazing! They chose such a luxurious place for the celebration.”

“I’m really shocked! This place is amazing! I’m even tempted to switch to Starlight International.”

The crowd was obviously attracted by the luxury, expressing their admiration. But behind them came a scoff.

“A bunch of country bumpkins.”

People turned their heads and saw Melinda, arm in arm with Philip, looking down on them with contempt. A few

people looked embarrassed, and the woman who had spoken to Melinda in the lobby said, “Right, we are country

bumpkins! Unlike you guys, your dad even picks a seven–star hotel for his mistress! Can’t even begin to imagine,

someone actually hooked up with his wife’s niece. Can’t wrap my head around what that feels like! Unfortunately,

we can’t understand your complicated lives! You guys really know how to live it up!”

“Ha…” People around them chuckled.

Melinda didn’t expect them to bring this up. Her once mocking face turned serious, and she looked extremely

uncomfortable. “Shut up or I will shut your up!”

“So, we can’t speak the truth now?” The woman immediately retorted.

Melinda’s face turned pale with anger, and Philip rubbed her shoulder.

“Let it go, babe. They’re not worth it. Think about the baby.”

Only then did Melinda remember that she was pregnant. She took a deep breath and slowly calmed down.

Then she sneered at the women, “Even if you want to switch, you should see if Starlight International wants you. Do

you think they’re a garbage dump, taking in any trash?!”

After saying that, she looked at the several people whose faces had turned ugly and laughed satisfactorily. She

looked around the luxurious venue and said, “You guys are worshiping this place just because it’s rented? If you

want to admire someone, admire The Watson Group who owns the entire hotel!” As she spoke, Melinda’s eyes

turned to the golden flower window in the corridor. Only then could she see the faint lights, proving the high floors

of The Watson Hotel, one of the few top buildings in P City.

“Just having this seven–star hotel is enough to be shocking, let alone the fact that the Watson family owns more

than one…”

By the end, Melinda didn’t know whether she was talking to the women or to herself.

Philip also looked around the environment because of this, his eyes slightly flickering. Melinda was right. If they

were to admire someone, it should be the enormous Watson Group. Just looking at this hotel was enough to prove

how wealthy the Watson family was.

“Philip, let’s go in.” Melinda, who seemed to have come back to her senses from her contemplation, didn’t want to

continue arguing with the women. As

she was about to enter the venue with Philip, the door of an elevator nearby slowly opened, and the people inside

came out one after another.

This was a wide–sleeved, knee–length dress in a dusty blue hue with a sleek silhouette that showed off the

shoulders. However, it beautifully emphasized the elegant body, which exuded a natural grace and serenity without

a whiff of extravagance. Every movement radiated a natural expression of femininity that only women who are

adored can possess

Cicely made her entrance first, inevitably drawing the attention of several people. She didn’t linger on anyone but

turned to look at the elevator.

Someone was slowly emerging from the elevator, pushing a wheelchair.

And surprise, surprise, it was Crysti who was sitting in the wheelchair.