Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 81 Don't Listen to Her Bragging

As Grant's warm breath brushed against Chloe's face, her recently calm demeanor quickly vanished. Her heart started pounding, her cheeks flushed, and she got super

nervous.

She tried to turn away, but Grant pulled her back. "You still haven't answered my question. Where did you go this morning?"

Caught off guard by Grant's tug, Chloe stumbled right into his arms. The moment their skin touched, Grant was reminded of that night at the pool when they were both almost naked. His breathing got heavier, his grip on her arm tightened, and his eyes sparkled with a look that showed just how much he was into her.

No one knew how much the usually composed Grant wanted to pull Chloe into his

arms.

As Grant's gaze grew more intense, Chloe saw her chance. She dropped her laptop and kicked Grant's knee. Grant snapped back to reality, the pain in his knee making him let go of Chloe.

Taking advantage of the moment, Chloe quickly ran upstairs and escaped. Watching her leave, Grant couldn't help but smile. Despite the throbbing pain radiating from his knee, he couldn't help but admire her audacity. Chloe had proven herself to be remarkably astute. This wasn't the first instance of her launching a surprise attack on him, and he suspected it wouldn't be the last.

After Chloe left, Grant picked up the laptop she had left. He opened it and saw a line of text on the screen, "Orphanage Volunteer Program."

words. He muttered to himself, "Chloe is pretty kind- hearted, volunteering at

felt a bit

go to the orphanage with her classmates, and he remembered seeing that Philip, who seemed very attentive to Chloe, during a basketball game.

like the idea of Chloe interacting with Philip. He silently noted the time and place of Chloe's volunteer work at the orphanage.

Philip, and Rena were busy raising funds for

this time. They didn't expect much, just enough to

were whispering

said she would invite Michael to the orphanage to

he's so busy with several new movies.

Chloe has some connection with the Martin Family, I think she's just bragging. She can't seriously think that a marriage contract would bind the three heirs of the Martin Family and make her the

whispers reached

always had Chloe's back, naturally believed in her and wanted to stand up for her. Chloe calmed her down, "Rena, don't get worked up. It's pointless to argue with them." "Chloe, I just can't stand them talking about

It doesn't cause me any real harm. When Michael actually shows up at the orphanage, they'll be shocked. Sit down with Philip,

pulled Philip and Rena to sit down and continue their

that moment, Karlie, who hadn't replied to Chloe's message, finally responded: [Sorry, I was filming a night scene last night and was busy. Just got your message. I'll be there on time for the orphanage volunteer work. Thank

and Rena, and the