Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 179 I Want to Punish You

One of the guys in the group spoke up, looking puzzled. "Stanley, we just ticked off that ugly girl, not Mr. Martin. Why would he stick up for her?"

"Yeah, and we even apologized last night. When we asked Mr. Martin to smooth things over, he didn't seem to have any issues." Another man chimed in. "Stanley, you think Mr. Martin's got a thing for that girl?"

The group's confusion matched Stanley's own.

As an assistant, he couldn't wrap his head around why someone like Grant, who had both looks and talent, would be interested in Chloe, who they thought was plain.

Even though the Davis Family was pretty powerful, that didn't seem like a good enough reason for Grant to get involved, right?

Stanley shot a sideways glance at the boss who had called Chloe ugly, reminding him, "Mr. Smith, watch your mouth. That girl is the sole heir of the Davis Group..."

The group fell silent.

It looked like they were going to have to grovel and apologize to Chloe until Grant was satisfied and their contract could continue.

Meanwhile, Chloe and Grant, after finishing their spa session, were heading back to their luxury hotel in Oceancrest City.

Just as they stepped out of the spa, a handsome young man blocked their path.

The young man, Bruno Franklin, greeted Chloe with a respectful bow. "Hi, Miss Davis. I'm Bruno Franklin, from the Franklin family. Herman is my grandfather."

Chloe's eyes lit up when she saw Bruno. "Oh? You're Grandpa Franklin's grandson? I remember meeting you when we were kids, right?"

Bruno nodded eagerly. "Yes, Miss Davis. I visited your home with my grandfather when I was little."

"Yeah, I remember. We played games together. You used to cry a lot, didn't you?"

casually mentioned their childhood

that was a long time ago. I've grown up now and

uncomfortable. He wrapped his arm around

asked Bruno, "Do you

shiver down Bruno's spine. If his guess was correct, this must be the Grant Martin known for his iron-fisted approach in

grandfather isn't feeling well and would like Miss Davis to stay with us for a few days to keep him company. So, he sent me to pick her

worried. "Bruno, what's wrong with Grandpa Franklin?

serious, but he's getting old and feeling

though he was our driver. I can't ignore him when he's sick. Alright, let's go see him now." Chloe turned to Grant, ready

made her feel somewhat unsafe. When she found an opportunity to escape

to let her

too. Your grandfather won't mind if

She gently pushed him, saying, "Grant, you're busy with work. If you come with me, it will affect your work. Why don't you go

catch every twist and

"I've taken time off from work. I have plenty

Chloe's astonishment, he grabbed her hand and got into the

car disappeared

left, Rena, Zara, and their group, who

"Mr. Michael Martin, what's your plan for

figure and said, "I have a night

things, ready to leave with him, but the luggage was heavy, and she struggled to lift

As he did, the scent

well-trained self-control

up the large suitcase and said to Rena, "Can't you even lift a suitcase?

useless assistant.

followed behind Michael like a

Rena left, Zara felt the cold aura emanating from