Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 129 Mr. Martin is Smiling at You

Sophia's dissatisfaction grew more intense. She began to mercilessly disparage Chloe. "That girl has a face full of freckles and a big mole on her cheek-she's utterly hideous. She's so skinny, barely any flesh anywhere, especially her chest-it's so flat you can't find it. Other women have chests to attract men, but hers is just to tell her front from her back."

She added, "And her legs, oh, they move in the funniest way, like a crab, all wobbly and awkward. Forget her looks, her temperament is even worse she's got a nasty attitude, cussing people out at the drop of a hat, just like a shrew. You all saw the news, right? Last night, she got jealous for no reason and ended up hitting Michael."

Sophia stated, "I heard from Grant that Mr. Michael Martin wouldn't have stepped up to squash those rumors about them being a couple if it weren't for the pressure from their elders. That woman is just the worst. ""Grant said if she ever tried to pull something in front of him, he wouldn't hesitate to put her in her place. What 'Miss Davis Family'? She's just a joke."

Sophia was a pro at badmouthing Chloe. She could use the nastiest words to describe Chloe and even dragged Grant into it to make her gossip seem more believable. She kept dropping Grant's name, making everyone think they were super tight.

Upon hearing Sophia's words, several people displayed expressions of surprise. Although they didn't completely believe her, the fact that Sophia repeatedly mentioned Grant lent her statements a semblance of credibility.

Sophia didn't even bother to lower her voice while she was saying all this. Little did she know, Philip was standing not far away, recording everything on his phone.

When Chloe arrived in the Martin Family's car, Philip quietly pulled her aside. "Chloe, why are you so late?"

Chloe quickly apologized, "I was a bit tired and overslept. Sorry about that. Did I miss anything?"

Philip hurriedly said, "Yeah, you missed a lot. Look, I recorded it for you. Chloe, that loudmouth over there, what did you do to piss her off?"

Philip pointed to where Sophia was standing.

Chloe frowned. "I didn't do anything to her."

you didn't, why is she badmouthing you? Here, listen." Philip

face darkened. Sophia's mouth was filthy. How could she degrade Chloe

woman is terrible. If I weren't a guy, I'd go slap her myself. What does she think she is? Is she that pretty? Does

Sophia's direction. If that loudmouth dared to insult her, she'd make sure she paid for it. Sophia liked

basking in her smugness and cutting remarks, was completely unaware of the impending danger. She reveled in the agreement and praise from those around her, entirely oblivious to Chloe's cold,

around. When she saw Chloe's murderous

o'clock, amidst everyone's anticipation, Grant appeared at the Martin Group's fashion awards ceremony. His arrival was met with cheers. Grant, dressed in a sharp suit, had his hair neatly styled, and his handsome face

over the crowd, and when he saw Chloe looking at him, he

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around Sophia took this opportunity to

my gosh, Miss Brown, Mr. Martin is totally smiling

Martin really dotes on you. That smile must be just for you." "Miss Brown, we're so jealous. Please,

an opening speech and then proceeded to announce the award winners. Several design works were brought to him. When he saw the discarded draft Chloe

felt a sense of pride. This was his girl.

the works, Grant began announcing the winners' names. Tenth place... ninth

He knew Chloe's design was ranked

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instantly puzzled. Was that design Sophia's? As far as he knew, Sophia had a

Chloe's work before, it might have been different. But the