Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 8 Drugged with Aphrodisiac

Seeing Lucy strut around with all that confidence, Liam couldn't help but grin. Holding his wine glass, his tall, lean frame stood out in the crowd as he gave Lucy a nod.

Michael, catching on to Liam's thoughts, sidled up to him with his own glass and whispered, "Liam, you thinking about messing with Chloe?"

Liam dodged the question, "I just want to put that plain girl in her place. She should get that our high-class world is way out of her league. Hopefully, she'll leave and return to where she came from after this."

Michael, being the older brother, felt the need to remind him, "Liam, remember, tonight's party is hosted by the Martin Family. It's okay to embarrass Chloe a bit, but don't go overboard. If things get out of hand, it won't just be her reputation on the line. Grandpa and Grant will be furious if anything serious happens. Keep it in check."

Liam nodded, taking Michael's words to heart. "Don't worry, Michael. I know the limits."

Meanwhile, Chloe was in a room at the manor, putting on her makeup.

Tonight's welcome party was filled with affluent and influential individuals, and as the guest of honor, she had to be at her finest.

She had bought a stunning light green dress that needed the perfect makeup to match. The Martin Family had even hired a professional makeup artist for her, but Chloe turned them down to hide the birthmark and mole on her face. With a talent for makeup, stemming from her early interest in design, she effortlessly brought a fresh and vibrant look to her face with just a few swift strokes.

After finishing her makeup and tying her hair into a simple bun, she was ready to slip into her dress.

pulled the dress out of the box, she discovered

had trashed her

servant of the Martin Family

start. This dress is a mess. How are

quickly thought back to

manor, the dress remained in her sight, securely stored in her dressing room, accessible only to her and Mia. Chloe trusted Mia, who had been loyal to the Davis

during that short time and ruined her

The only one likely to wish her embarrassment

believe even Liam would sink into

dress in shambles, there was no

with the three young Martin heirs, yet she

holding the ruined dress,

can mend it. We can't let you

She grabbed a pair of scissors from the dressing table and started altering the dress. With her design background and sense of style, she knew what to

damage was mostly at the hem, so

the needle and thread later, Chloe could sew the hem a bit, creating a new look for the dress. Chloe was pleased with her quick thinking. Those who wanted to see her embarrassed wouldn't get the satisfaction. After her alterations, she had a new dress in the same color, but with a unique

absent and the banquet about to begin, Chloe had no choice but to put on the newly altered dress. Luckily, her skills were good. Even though the edges weren't