Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 170 Not Being Morally Blackmailed

Vernon flew into a rage, harshly scolding his partner with swift and severe actions. Witnessing this, the others quickly followed suit, not wanting to fall behind.

The usually docile women were now receiving rebukes and reprimands from their respective men, creating a temporarily chaotic scene. The men's tones were both angry and urgent.

Within a few minutes, the clamor began to subside, giving way to a chorus of apologies. Various tones and phrases, tinged with a mix of panic and resignation, intertwined in the room.

"Mr. Martin, it's our fault for not teaching our women better. Please, for the sake of our long-standing partnership, ask Miss Davis to forgive us."

"Yeah, Mr. Martin, we messed up."

"Mr. Martin..."

These men didn't want to bow to someone as young as Chloe, but they also couldn't risk offending the Davis Family.

They assumed Chloe was with Grant, and if Grant spoke on their behalf, Chloe would surely listen to him.

They cautiously cast sidelong glances in Chloe's direction while continuing to apologize to Martin, hoping to defuse the crisis. The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly oppressive and tense, with each man's face appearing haggard and

resigned.

After all, the things these women said today would cause a lot of trouble for these men if they ever reached Nicholas's ears.

At best, they'd struggle in the business world.

At worst, they might disappear from it entirely.

Nicholas, a business titan, could control even the powerful Martin Family. What were they compared to him?

Seeing everyone trying to curry favor with him, Grant smirked.

He scratched his forehead and said, "I think you're apologizing to the wrong person."

words left everyone

him, thinking their relationship with him would smooth

right in front of you. I

though the Martin Family has a marriage agreement with the Davis Family, I have no right to pressure Miss Davis into

democratic and won't be

faces and

had weathered various storms in the business world. If they made

face. But to apologize

other, unsure of

man with a cane stepped forward. His

swept over the crowd, making them feel

heart. Those business moguls, who had once prided themselves on their battlefield-honed instincts in the business world, now felt

man approached Chloe, bowed respectfully, and greeted her, "Hello, Miss

yet responded when the surrounding murmurs began to swell, with many people quietly inquiring about the elderly man's identity. However, in

The old man

and overhearing many of his calls, he started investing

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began with small investments, then moved on

the time he retired, he had unexpectedly

served as Nicholas's driver, the business acumen he had acquired during his time with Nicholas had earned him a highly respected

remained active in business but never forgot the Davis Family's

Chloe being humiliated by these young moguls, he felt compelled to

Chloe said. Herman had watched her grow up, and it wasn't inappropriate for

I was invited to a gallery event and didn't expect to see you here, Miss Davis. I have a nice estate in Oceancrest City. After

ask

Everyone was stunned.

business world, would treat a young girl with such

even know anything about

these people aren't very sincere about apologizing,"