Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 26 Machines Won't Eat People

Chloe wrapped up her sentence with a sly look at Sophia, fully aware of her knack for hijacking others' plans and leaving them in the dust.

Sophia's hopeful eyes darted to Grant, who was helping Chloe. In that moment, she desperately wished Grant would stick by her side, proving to everyone that she still had a special place in his heart. But Grant didn't do what she hoped.

He glanced at Chloe in the wheelchair, then at Sophia standing outside the X-ray room, and quickly made up his mind.

Chloe was already in a bad state, yet she still wanted him to go out and be with Sophia. And Sophia, just because she twisted her ankle, was demanding his attention. Wasn't this a bit much? Besides, Chloe was someone Louis had entrusted to him and his brothers, but Sophia? She was just an employee. If he showed too much favoritism towards her, it might go to her head. So, Grant made his decision fast.

He said, "Sophia, Chloe can't even walk. Why are you insisting I stay with you? You're older than Chloe, why aren't you as sensible as she is?"

Grant's words left Sophia stunned.

She never expected that her attempt to save a client would lead to Grant implying she was less sensible than Chloe. Had this unassuming woman cast a spell on Grant? Was that why he was defending her so vigorously? With Chloe's smug look, Grant pushed her into the X-ray room. As the door closed, Sophia's eyes turned cold.

Her gut feeling was right. This plain girl Chloe was after Grant.

She had to find a way to get this girl away from Grant.

A few minutes later, Chloe's X-ray results showed no fractures, a relief for Grant, as it meant no need for surgery, making it easier to explain to Louis.

in with me? I'm scared!" Sophia put on a pitiful look. In reality, she had a large frame and some flesh on her, and although she looked seductive,

this made Chloe feel a bit

can go in with Miss Brown for her X-ray. She's scared." Upon hearing

be scared of about an X-ray? The machine won't gobble you up.

refusal was blunt and firm, making Sophia's face

called out softly, unwilling to give

like he didn't hear her and

"Stanley's on his way to keep you company. Since you got hurt saving a client, the Martin Group's got your back with all the medical stuff. You'll get some time off, and we'll send a nurse to look after you at the hospital. Plus, your

left with Chloe without looking

lengths to stage this accident to make Grant notice

making headway, Chloe, this plain Jane, swooped in and wrecked all

girl was

the X-ray room, clenching her fists so tightly that her sharp nails almost dug into

elevator. Just as he was about to press the button to go downstairs,

Grant, Liam

what are you doing here?"

and scolded, "If I didn't come, I wouldn't know how you're taking care of Chloe. It's a muscle strain today, tomorrow it could be

Grant's anger, he explained with a smile,