Rural Belle & Three Heirs

"Chloe, you're incredible! You actually got a big star like Michael to be your doorman.

Do you know how handsome he looked when he smiled at me just now?" Rena, usually so composed, was totally smitten by Michael.

Chloe just grinned. She gave Rena a pat on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, there's something more incredible. I'll have Michael perform for us later."

Rena thought Chloe was just showing off. "Chloe, stop kidding. How could a big star like Michael perform for us?"

Rena's incredulous expression made Chloe chuckle softly. She playfully patted Rena's shoulder. "Just you wait and see."

Chloe had just been chatting with Rena for a bit when she saw Karlie and Moira arrive, and she quickly went to greet them.noveldrama

Originally, Karlie had some beef with Chloe because of Michael, but once Chloe agreed to help her get closer to him, she started to warm up to Chloe. Gradually, they became friends.

Moira only thought of Chloe as Grant's cousin and didn't think much of it. But when she arrived and saw the three Martin brothers willingly supporting Chloe's party, she confirmed Chloe's integral place within the illustrious Martin family.

Zara was one of the first to arrive at the Martin Mansion. She wanted to have a word with Chloe.

However, as soon as she stepped through the grand entrance, Liam pulled her into the kitchen and began showering her with introductions and offering her food nonstop. One could say that Liam showcased the perfect image of a sycophant in front of Zara. Although, Zara was not particularly interested in motorcycles.

Just like that, the party kicked off, and everyone sat together, chatting and laughing, having a blast, except for Grant; the eldest of the Martin Family was upstairs in his room, seemingly handling some work.

Moira, being a lady, was very approachable and got along well with Chloe's friends without any awkwardness. But eventually, feeling bored after a while, she said to Chloe, "Miss Davis, where is Mr. Grant Martin? I've been here for a while and haven't seen him."

Moira had come specifically for Grant, and Chloe intended to bring her closer to him. She quickly said, "Miss Thorne, please wait a moment. I'll go upstairs and call Grantie."

Chloe then headed upstairs. As she passed the corner of the stairs, she seemed to see a familiar figure sneaking towards the backyard. She pointed at the figure and asked the maid Mia, "Mia, do you know that maid?"

Mia shook her head. "No. Miss Davis, do you think there's something wrong with her?" Chloe thought for a moment and then dismissed it. "No, I just don't recognize her." "There are probably several you don't recognize; they were all hired by the butler yesterday, for the party," Mia explained.

Mia's explanation eased Chloe's doubts, and she continued upstairs to Grant's room.

At that moment, Sophia, disguised as a maid, was working diligently. When she heard from the other maids that Chloe had become the most favored person of the three Martin brothers, her resentment towards Chloe hit the roof.

While she worked, she kept a vigilant eye out, ready to seize any chance to execute her burgeoning scheme.

Chloe knocked on Grant's door just as he was wrapping up his work. Standing at his door, she asked, "Grantie, are you done?"

Grant nodded. "Yeah, do you need something?"

A hint of hesitation colored Chloe's expression as she glanced downstairs before meeting Grant's gaze. "Grantie, some of my friends want to meet you," she said, her voice tinged with a shy undertone.

Grant raised an eyebrow, his instinctive reaction one of reluctance. The age gap between him and Chloe often made him feel out of place among her circle. He didn't think he had much in common with her younger friends.

"Meet me?" Grant repeated, his surprise evident.

Chloe confessed, not daring to look him in the eyes, "Yes, I specifically invited Miss Thorne over..."

Grant's previously calm expression darkened immediately, the shift almost palpable. At that moment, he could easily guess Chloe's intentions.

Karlie, Michael's rumored girlfriend, was chatting with him in the yard. Liam was so infatuated with his idol that he was almost ready to cook for her. As for himself, Chloe had brought Moira over. How could he not understand her intentions?

Chloe was attempting to pair the three Martin brothers with partners to circumvent her own predicament and dodge the impending marriage that hung over her like a dark cloud.

He would never let her have her way.

Thinking of this, Grant stepped forward and slammed his door shut, then looked at Chloe with a cold expression.

Chloe, startled by his abrupt change in demeanor, instinctively began to back away. But before she could escape, Grant grabbed her arm and pinned her against the wall, his grip unyielding.

Chloe struggled to resist, but Grant, prepared for her usual tricks, held her hand tightly, leaving her no room to maneuver. He said, "Chloe, you're getting more and more out of line."

"Grantie, it's not like that, you misunderstood me." Chloe wanted to defend herself. Grant smirked and said coldly, "Misunderstood you? You invited Moira to our house. What's next, are you planning to put her in my bed?"

Chloe was speechless. She was surprised and confused as to why Grant seemed to understand her intentions, almost as if he could read her thoughts.

She stammered, unable to find the words, "Grantie... I..."

"Do you think that by playing these little tricks, the marriage contract between the Davis Family and the Martin Family can be nullified?" Grant stared into Chloe's eyes, making her unable to meet his gaze.

He stepped closer, using his leg to pin her body against the wall. Chloe's pulse quickened as his finger lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him. His tone was unyielding and firm. "You are the mistress of the Martin Family, the woman I, Grant, have chosen. You can forget about escaping in this lifetime."

Grant's words made Chloe's head buzz. The information in that sentence was overwhelming. What did he mean by saying she was the woman he had chosen?

What did that mean?

Before she could figure out what Grant meant, he lowered his face and, in Chloe's surprised gaze, unhesitatingly captured her lips...