Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 69 Michael Showed Up

Brian was smooth with his words. He didn't put Chloe in the spotlight and still managed to boost his own standing. If his kid's friends could borrow paintings from Grant, wouldn't he be one proud dad? Everyone was really into Grant's art collection. They all waited eagerly at the exhibit, hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous paintings.

A few minutes later, a business car pulled up outside. The staff carefully unloaded the paintings. Soon enough, the paintings were inside. Everyone was mesmerized by the artwork.

Just then, a flashy sports car screeched to a stop, and Michael made a grand entrance at the Gibson family art show. Already a star with loads of charisma, Michael, with his delicate makeup on, instantly grabbed everyone's attention. "Michael, Michael actually came." Zara, standing next to Chloe, was so shocked her jaw nearly hit the floor. She covered her mouth, staring at the star she had admired for so long.

This was the guy she adored. Handsome, virtuous, and super talented-Michael was everything to her. Seeing him in person, Zara could barely hold it together and looked like she might cry.

Seeing her best friend so starstruck, Chloe just shook her head, amused.

Michael scanned the room and then shouted angrily, "Who is it? Who's got the nerve to say the Martin Family can't do anything in Sovereign City? Come on, step up! Let me see how tough they are. I didn't know Sovereign City belonged to them now."

Michael's outburst left everyone in stunned silence. They all looked at him, confused.

and knew something was up. Michael must be here to defend that girl, Chloe. Not only had he said Chloe couldn't do anything in Sovereign City, but he also demanded she kneel and apologize. If Michael found out, wouldn't

he had to

packed his stuff and bolted before Michael could

bullies ran off and learned their lesson.

with a celebrity like Michael meant Brian had some serious connections in

entrance. Sure, he was a famous star, but

worthy of your worship, if you want my opinion," Chloe nudged Zara, pointing at Michael. She figured Michael's outburst might've knocked him down a peg in Zara's eyes,

wrong about Zara's obsession

stared dreamily at Michael and murmured, "He's...

a loss for

"Move, don't block my view of my handsome guy. The way he just told everyone

the stage. She just couldn't get why people were so obsessed with celebrities when they were

for Chloe, ignoring Zara's intense gaze. He zeroed in on Chloe.

marriage, he still saw her as part of the Martin family. And the Martins had one rule: they protected their own. He could mess with Chloe, and so could Liam, but if anyone else