Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 45 Disliking Michael

Michael was fuming. Hearing Karlie's voice, he spun around and snapped, "What are you doing here?"

"Mic, just hear me out," Karlie said, rushing over to him.

"Explain what? What's there to explain?" Michael shot back, clearly not in the mood.

Karlie tried to reason with him, "Mic, I told the reporters and friends for all our sakes."

"Oh really?" Michael raised an eyebrow, not buying it.

Karlie pressed on, "Mic, we've been killing it as a screen couple and raking in the cash. If we keep this up, the sky's the limit. I don't want Miss Davis messing that up. She's not in the industry, and going public would be a nightmare for her. She's better off behind the scenes."

Even though Karlie's explanation made sense, Michael wasn't having it.

Chloe, clearly enjoying the drama, chimed in, "I think Miss Taylor is handling things just fine. If I knew there'd be so many reporters at this lame party, I wouldn't have come with you. Michael, I'm here to make money, not to deal with drama." Chloe's indifferent attitude only added to Michael's frustration. What was Chloe getting at? Was she trying to distance herself from him? He had a one-in-three chance of becoming her husband. He didn't care about her looks, but she had the nerve to call him, a handsome guy, trouble? That was a first since he had joined the showbiz.

Miss Taylor can put up with you. Anyone else would've

to compete for Michael. But now, Chloe didn't

said, "Chloe, what do you want? Are

her hand and said, "No, I didn't mean to upset you. Didn't you say you'd introduce me to Cedric? Hurry up.

Michael and started walking towards

mad. I'm just borrowing your

a bit relieved. But Michael was so angry he could feel it in his gut. This annoying girl shouldn't have been brought here today. She was deliberately saying things to get under his skin. Chloe met up with Cedric and had a quick chat about the investment. Since it was a pretty hefty amount, Chloe was

Chloe wasn't dumb

she didn't dare act all high and mighty in front of her. After some small talk,

shook her head. "He's not some rare gem; not every

a bit relieved. "But you have that marriage contract with the

smiled. "My grandpa isn't forcing me. If he was, I wouldn't be hanging

finally felt at ease. Chloe didn't like Michael and wouldn't marry him because of the contract, so they weren't rivals. Since they weren't rivals, they could be

I have feelings for him. But he's a playboy, not easy to pin down. I've been trying to