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."

left everyone

him would smooth

added, "Your women offended Miss Davis of the Davis Family. Miss Davis is right in front of you. I think you should apologize to her directly to show

with the Davis Family, I have no right to pressure Miss Davis into forgiving

very democratic and won't

their shocked faces and threw these words

various storms in the business world. If

of face. But to apologize

at each other, unsure of

moment, an elderly man with a cane stepped forward.

over the crowd, making them

each person's heart. Those business moguls, who had once prided themselves on their battlefield-honed instincts in the business world, now felt an overwhelming invisible pressure under the elderly

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

with many people quietly inquiring about the elderly man's identity. However, in the

man immediately. The old man was Nicholas's longtime

Nicholas and overhearing many of his calls, he

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investments, then moved on to larger

the time he retired, he had unexpectedly become a

although he had aged and no longer served as Nicholas's driver, the business acumen he had acquired during

active in business but

these young moguls,

you here," Chloe said. Herman had watched her grow up, and it wasn't inappropriate for her to call him

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

lowering himself to ask Chloe for business

Everyone was stunned.

business world, would treat a young girl with such respect

she even know

sincere about apologizing,"