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?"

childhood memories,

was a long time ago. I've grown up now and don't cry

which made Grant, standing beside Chloe, a bit uncomfortable. He wrapped his arm around Chloe's shoulder, as if to assert

coldly asked Bruno, "Do

spine. If his guess was correct, this must be the Grant Martin

explained, fearing that the formidable Grant might misunderstand him and target him as a result. "Mr. Martin, hello. My grandfather isn't feeling well and would like Miss Davis to stay with us for a few days to keep him

was ill, Chloe became worried. "Bruno, what's wrong with

feeling nostalgic. So he'd like you to stay with us for

our driver. I can't ignore

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

Grant wasn't about to let her

to Bruno, "I'm coming too. Your grandfather won't mind if I

you're busy with work. If

every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits,

taken time off from work. I have plenty of time.

he grabbed her hand

disappeared into

Chloe and Grant left, Rena, Zara, and their group, who had spent

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

"I have a night shoot.

with him, but the luggage was heavy,

scent of her hair

self-control

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

useless

behind Michael like

Zara felt the