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,

trashed her

Martin Family standing next to

the party's about to start. This dress is a mess. How are you going to wear

thought back to when she bought the

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 Family. She remembered briefly stepping

in during that short time and ruined her dress

she had few enemies. The only one likely to

believe even Liam would sink into such childish tactics to mess

in shambles, there was no way she could show up

Sovereign City for a blind date. She didn't seek involvement with the three young Martin heirs, yet she aimed to avoid humiliation in front of

holding the

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

pair of scissors from the dressing table and started altering the dress. With her design background and

at the hem, so she

new look for the dress. Chloe was pleased with her quick thinking. Those who wanted to see her embarrassed wouldn't get the

newly altered dress. Luckily, her skills were good. Even though the edges weren't perfectly