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.

don't act all impatient around women. I can't stand guys like you. Whether people are around or not, you keep nagging. Only Miss Taylor can

mind, Chloe was her rival, always ready to compete for Michael.

said, "Chloe, what do you want? Are you here just to

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

Michael and

borrowing your boyfriend to invest in a business. When I make

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 hesitant and didn't agree right away,

Chloe wasn't dumb

Unlike Sophia's arrogance, Karlie was much more reserved. She knew Chloe had serious financial clout, so she didn't dare act all high and mighty in front of her.

some rare gem; not every woman is into

"But you have that marriage contract with the Martin Family. What

"My grandpa isn't forcing me. If he was, I

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 friends, which would boost her

can tell I have feelings for him. But he's a playboy, not easy to