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.

chimed in, "Yeah, Chloe, can you try calling them again? With all these reporters here, we really need

the calm one, was starting to regret believing they'd come. "Who are Michael and Karlie? Are big stars like them coming to a

was my idea to

everyone else was freaking out, Chloe stayed surprisingly

Michael and Karlie will come. If they don't, the Davis Family will cover

passed, and the chatter got louder. Reporters were starting to pack up, and Zara was trying

came here because you said

reporter's words hit

felt a knot in her stomach. She could handle the pressure, but Zara had brought these reporters to help her out. If

the reporter and said, "Hey, this isn't Zara's fault. It was my idea, and I messed

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,

Chloe, the reporter called his

to see a group of sleek motorcyclists

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