Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 76 The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Might

Grant's words caught Chloe off guard, and she immediately straightened up, looking all kinds of nervous.

Grant watched her, his face giving nothing away. Chloe felt uneasy under his gaze, totally clueless about what he was going to say next.

"Chloe, do you think someone used me today?" Grant asked, not letting up when Chloe didn't answer right away.

Chloe hesitated even more. She took a deep breath, then forced a smile and turned to Grant, saying, "Grantie, aren't you overthinking this? It was Herbert who took your painting, and you just stepped in to get it back. How does that mean you were used? Right?"

Grant let out a cold snort at her words. "When Herbert showed up, you laid out three conditions that protected the Gibson family's interests. You borrowed my painting and lent it to them, helping their family out. If that's not being used, then what is? Chloe, you played your cards well! If I hadn't caught on quickly, I would've fallen for your little tricks."

Grant saw right through Chloe's schemes and stared at her, trying to figure out what she was thinking.

Chloe cleared her throat. When she frowned, the mole on her face moved slightly with her expression. "Grantie, you've got it all wrong. We're family, so there's no need to talk about being used. I'm close with the Gibsons and have invested in some of their businesses. By helping them, you're actually helping me. Louis trusted me to you. What's wrong with helping me? Saying I used you is really an exaggeration."

Chloe pouted, looking all kinds of hurt. Seeing her expression, Grant couldn't help but feel amused.

was about to speak, Chloe suddenly reached out and, in a playful manner, grabbed his arm. As her fingertips

brain to leverage your strength to deal with that bully Herbert.

it hard for Grant to keep up his stern act. No guy could resist such

be mad. If you really think I used you, you might as well send

was bold, he wouldn't dare do such a thing. If he even hinted at letting Chloe leave the Martin Family, Louis

give in. He realized he

and said, "Alright, I'll let it slide this time, but you have to promise not

nodded quickly.

butt heads with him when she first joined the Martin Family. In that moment, Grant couldn't figure

her phone: [Grant is so powerful and domineering. The way he fought

back: [It

such an amazing guy, willing to stand up for you. Do you think he's just bored? I bet Grant has feelings for you. Chloe, seize the opportunity.] Reading

be? How could Grant have feelings for someone like her? Shouldn't he be into someone like Sophia, who had a great figure and was always eager to please

dropping Chloe off at the Martin Mansion, Grant drove away for an important meeting. Chloe had dinner alone and, unable to sleep, sat in the yard looking

she missed her hometown in the Northwest a lot. On that vast land, she could ride her motorcycle back and forth, unlike here, where she felt completely confined. Chloe picked up

to the Martin Family. Since she was in a bad mood, he had the