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

looked at him, thinking their relationship with him would smooth things over.

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 your

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

and won't be

their shocked faces and

the business world. If they made a mistake and apologize to Grant, they wouldn't

But to apologize to Chloe, well,

other, unsure of

that moment, an elderly man with a cane stepped forward. His sharp,

swept over the crowd, making them

raised his head, his eyes exuding a cold sharpness and wisdom, as if he could see through each person's heart. Those business moguls, who had once prided themselves

old man approached Chloe, bowed respectfully,

began to swell, with many people quietly inquiring about the elderly man's identity. However, in the next moment, Vernon's

the old man immediately. The old

years of driving for Nicholas and overhearing many of his calls, he started

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with small investments, then moved

the time he retired, he had

and no longer served as Nicholas's driver, the business acumen he had

active in business but never forgot the

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

what a surprise to see you here," Chloe said. Herman had watched her grow up, and it wasn't inappropriate for her

I have a nice estate in Oceancrest

lowering himself to ask Chloe for

Everyone was stunned.

well-established figure in the business world, would treat a young girl with such respect and even

she even know

seems these people aren't very sincere about apologizing," Chloe said,