Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 11 Despicable Means

Chloe didn't even flinch at the provocation, just gave one of them a good once-over. Before she hit Sovereign City, she had done her homework on the three young heirs.

The guy running his mouth for Liam was Gerald Bailey, the first grandson of the Bailey family. With the Bailey family's business going downhill, Gerald had become Liam's loyal lapdog, trying to get in good with the powerful Martin Family. She stared at Gerald for a few seconds before saying, "Gerald, did you show up to the party today without your brain?"

Her words left Gerald dumbfounded. "Ugly girl, who do you think you're talking to?"

Chloe locked eyes with him and said calmly, "You. I was just speaking with your parents about a potential business deal between the Davis Family and the Bailey family, and now you want me to leave?"

To those who didn't know the Davis Family's clout, Chloe's words might've sounded like empty threats. But Gerald knew better.

His parents always said that even a small deal with the Davis Family could turn things around for the Baileys. Pissing off Chloe would blow that chance and bring down their wrath.

Realizing this, Gerald's bravado crumbled. He stepped aside, embarrassed and silent.

Right then, Liam stepped in to smooth things over. "Ugly girl, don't get mad. Everyone here knows each other. It's not cool to start a fight. Give me a break."

Liam held a wine glass and actually asked Chloe to cut him some slack in a soft tone.

He figured Chloe wouldn't make a scene in front of everyone, but he was dead wrong. She threw her wine right in Liam's face, leaving him and his crew stunned. No one expected such guts from a plain girl like Chloe.

third young heir of

was asking for

wiped his face, gritting his teeth, and snapped, "Ugly girl, are

me? Liam, Mr. Third-in-Line of the Martin clan, resorting to cheap shots against

he had Lucy mess up her dress, so he felt a bit guilty. He didn't expect the ugly girl to be so sharp and

Lucy's tricks were too amateurish. The party wasn't even over, and her little scheme was already exposed. She was more trouble than she

spat between Chloe and Liam

glass and looking icy, noticed the

immediately cooled down and avoided eye contact as soon as

much respect and fear for Grant to act out at this welcome party. Grant gave them

asked, "What's going on

ugly girl threw wine on me,"

imperceptibly, his eyebrows arching with an air of commanding authority. "Liam, she's the Davis Family's girl. Just call her Chloe. Calling her an ugly girl makes the Martin Family look bad." Grant didn't hesitate to side with

stance took Chloe

"Grant."

her," Grant ordered Liam in

he met Grant's fierce gaze, he backed

Chloe, reluctantly saying,