Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 82 Grand Entrance

"Yeah, Zara, everyone's super busy. Who's got time to hang out with a bunch of kids? This place is falling apart. No way big stars like Michael and Karlie would show up here," one of the reporters grumbled, frustration evident in his voice.

"Totally, maybe we should just bail," another reporter chimed in, looking around with a skeptical expression.

Some reporters were already thinking about leaving, their patience wearing thin. Zara, trying to keep things under control, calmed the reporters down with a few reassuring words and then went to find Chloe.

Over by Chloe, things were a mess. Philip, Rena, and Dora were all huddled around her, trying to figure out what to do.

Philip stressed, "Chloe, if Michael and Karlie don't show, we're going to look so bad. Can you call them again? See where they're at?" His voice was tinged with panic.

"Philip, chill. Chloe's already stressed. If they don't come, we'll figure something out," Rena said, her voice steady as she tried to ease the tension.

Philip shot back, "What can we figure out? We promised they'd be here! We can't just make stuff up now." His frustration was evident in his furrowed brow and raised voice.

again? With all these reporters here, we really need them to

come. "Who are Michael and Karlie?

stress. If they don't come, I'll explain to the reporters that it was my idea to get them here to raise funds, and it has nothing to do with you guys,"

else was freaking out, Chloe stayed surprisingly calm, checking her phone now and

Davis Family will

Reporters were starting to pack up, and Zara was trying to get them to

them, who knew Zara, confronted her, "Zara, I came here because you said Michael and Karlie would be

reporter's words hit

handle the pressure, but Zara had brought these reporters to help her out. If Zara got humiliated because of her, it wouldn't be fair. Zara had always had her back, and now Chloe

"Hey, this isn't Zara's fault. It was my idea,

of students like you trying to get Michael and Karlie? What a joke. I can't believe I fell for this. If you can't deliver, don't make promises. Zara, this is the last time I

chewing out Zara and Chloe, the reporter called his

then, the sound of roaring engines filled the air. Everyone turned to see a group of sleek motorcyclists pulling up to

University, who saw Liam more often, were more used to him. But the reporters were witnessing something totally unexpected. They went nuts, snapping pictures of