Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 28 She's Not a Hedgehog

The script discussion went down at this swanky café in Sovereign City, which was totally booked out for the event.

Michael snagged a cozy corner for Chloe, got her favorite coffee, and handed her a few books to keep her busy. Chloe quietly dove into her reading.

Once everyone was there, Michael kicked off the script talk. With his natural charm, he really brought the script's most exciting parts to life. The group quickly got sucked into the lively chat.

Chloe listened in a bit and had to admit, the script was pretty solid. If it got turned into a movie, it could probably rake in some serious cash. Michael, being the lead actor and one of the investors, definitely had a knack for this stuff. An hour later, they were still deep in discussion. Chloe, feeling a bit bored from reading, was about to close her eyes and rest in her wheelchair.

Just then, a stylishly dressed, slender woman with exotic looks walked up to her.

Seeing Chloe, she smiled gently and then plopped down on the sofa next to her.

Chloe recognized her. It was Karlie Taylor, a famous actress with some clout in the film industry. She had worked with Michael on several TV series, where they played a couple.

Later, they did a few variety shows together, and with some investor backing, they became a well-known on-screen duo.

Davis, right?" Karlie said, acting like they were old

those who were nice to her, responded kindly. She

Chloe Davis." Chloe lifted her face and

cheek and showed a hint of

to seek refuge with the Martin Family?" Karlie's use of the word "refuge" was clearly

that Chloe sought refuge with the Martins? Chloe couldn't discern if "refuge" was Karlie's or Michael's term.. She decided to

refuge. I'm just staying at

unmarried young woman, residing at the Martin Mansion

probably don't care much about reputation. But Mic is different. He's a popular star with a bright future. If his fans find out you're staying at his house, there might be bad rumors that

Karlie said, Chloe just responded with

humility, asked, "What would Miss Taylor

Mansion. Renting a place would be wise. It would safeguard Mic's reputation and maintain harmony in his family's life. As a young person, setting boundaries and avoiding causing inconvenience to others is

push her out of the Martin family but couldn't understand the source of her confidence. Was Karlie Michael's girlfriend? It didn't seem so. A Martin family member? Her surname wasn't Martin.

and didn't wish to interfere. However, Karlie's attempt to bully her was unacceptable. Chloe had