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.

out and, in a playful manner, grabbed

brain to leverage your strength to deal with that bully Herbert. It's not really

for Grant to keep up

continued, "Grantie, don't be mad. If you really think

such a thing. If he even hinted at letting Chloe

He

"Alright, I'll let it slide this time, but you have to

nodded quickly. "Got

Family. In that moment, Grant couldn't figure out which was the real Chloe. Seeing she had achieved her goal, Chloe decided to

[Grant is so powerful and domineering. The way he fought today was

quickly typed back: [It was just

be grateful. He's 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 Zara's message, Chloe felt conflicted. She glanced up at Grant, who was

for someone like her? Shouldn't he be into someone like Sophia, who had a great

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

her motorcycle back and forth, unlike here, where she felt completely confined. Chloe picked up

was Nicholas who insisted she come to the Martin Family. Since she