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.

when she pulled the dress out of the box, she discovered it was riddled

had trashed

Family standing next

start. This dress is a mess. How are

for Chloe. She quickly thought back to

accessible only to her and Mia. Chloe trusted Mia, who had been loyal to

must have snuck in during that short time and ruined her dress to humiliate her

The only

Chloe couldn't believe even Liam would sink into such childish tactics to mess

dress in shambles, there

come to Sovereign City for a blind date. She didn't seek involvement with the

there, holding the ruined dress,

out. I'll go grab some needles and thread. If push comes to shove, we can mend it. We can't let you show up looking like

away the assigned makeup artist from the Martin Family. She grabbed a pair of

at the hem, so she decided

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 no choice but to put on the newly altered dress. Luckily, her skills were good. Even though the edges weren't perfectly sewn, the dress