Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 75 Feels Like Being Used

Right now, Herbert was a whole different guy from his usual cocky self. He hunched over, scanning the room nervously. When he spotted Grant, he rushed over, his chubby face jiggling with each hurried step. He looked like a clown on stage, totally ridiculous. "Mr. Martin, I'm Herbert. I'm so sorry about today. It was all a big misunderstanding. I had no idea those paintings were yours. My bad. Please, have mercy." Herbert bowed and apologized, but Grant didn't even look at him. Instead, Grant just lifted his foot and kicked Herbert's pudgy body, sending him flying like a ragdoll.

Everyone was stunned by Grant's move. They always thought of Grant as this refined, gentle guy. They never expected him to be so ruthless, and it freaked everyone out.

After getting kicked, Herbert didn't dare fight back. He quickly got up and crawled back to Grant. "Mr. Martin, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. If kicking me makes you feel better, go ahead and kick me a few more times."

Seeing Herbert's good attitude, Grant didn't hit him again. He pointed at Herbert and scolded, "Stealing my paintings isn't the issue. The problem is you dared to threaten my family member? Since when did you start running Sovereign City, Herbert?"

Herbert broke out in a cold sweat, racking his brain to remember any dealings with the Martin family. Where was this coming from?

But he didn't dare ask Grant. After all, Grant's assistant, Stanley, had already taken control of all his men. If Grant got pissed, he could kill him anytime.

"Mr. Martin, I was wrong," Herbert kept apologizing.

Grant, with a stern face, glanced at Chloe and then said to Herbert, "The person you threatened wasn't me. What's the point of apologizing to me? Go apologize to her. If she forgives you, we'll let it slide today. If not, you're done." Grant's protective stance over Chloe caught everyone's attention. What girl wouldn't want to be with such a handsome and domineering guy?

Zara, who was always into Michael, looked

messed up. Please cut me some slack and forgive me. I swear I'll steer clear and this

when Herbert was beating up the Gibson family, he was as arrogant as he was

family who had been bullied by Herbert for a long time. She thought for a moment and said, "For me to forgive you today,

Chloe asked him to agree to conditions; how could he not agree? He quickly said, "Miss, whatever

moment and said, "First, you can't mess with

Gibson family had been his cash cow for years. Giving

hesitation, Grant's face turned

replied, "I agree, I

a second condition. "You have to return all the money you've taken from the Gibson family over the

chunk of change. How could

kicked him again. Under pressure,

anyone from the Gibson family again,

the Gibson

the beautiful Brenda wept, as no one knew the pain Herbert had caused her over the

say." Herbert had no fight left in him and had to agree to