Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 188 You Just Like Chloe

Zara, already terrified, desperately searched her mind for any words she could think of. "Mr. Martin, I was wrong to deceive you with Chloe, making you think I was your dream girl. In reality, I don't know much about motorcycles. I can barely ride one, and that's about it. Mr. Martin, please, I promise I won't deceive you again. Please, spare me."

Zara's survival instincts were strong. Terrified and practically shaking, she apologized with genuine sincerity, her voice trembling with clear desperation and pleading. Tears glistened in her eyes, ready to spill at any moment, and her hands twisted nervously together, utterly at a loss.

Seeing her in such a state, Liam felt a sudden jolt in his heart. The anger that had driven him to want to punish Zara completely began to waver, like a stone dropped into a tranquil lake, creating ripples of emotion. His feelings gradually shifted from anger to a complex mixture of pity and guilt.

However, Liam remembered his vow to punish Zara. After a moment's hesitation, he decided to channel his emotions differently. Seeing the fear on Zara's face, he suddenly moved closer. Before she could react, he captured her trembling lips in a kiss.

Zara was utterly stunned. Her mind went completely blank, and her entire body froze, clueless on how to respond to this unexpected kiss. Her heart pounded wildly, as if it would burst out of her chest, and she was instantly thrown into chaos.

She stared wide-eyed, her mind blank, as Liam's lips moved over hers. "Mr. Martin, what are you..."

Zara's already unsettled heart became even more chaotic. She mumbled.

Liam reached out, grabbed her waist, and gently said, "Relax, you need to put your heart into a kiss."

With that, he couldn't help but pull Zara into his arms and kiss her deeply. Liam's kiss was both commanding and gentle. His hands softly caressed her cheeks as he deepened the kiss. Zara, after her initial panic, gradually relaxed her stiffened body, her arms falling limply to her sides, leaving Liam free to dominate her lips.

This sudden tenderness and intimacy left Zara feeling both ashamed and confused. Unconsciously, she closed her eyes, as if to escape from it all. Yet, deep within her, a strange feeling started to bloom...

The next morning, when Chloe woke up, Michael and Rena had already arrived at the Franklin Mansion. Michael had a night shoot, so he had plenty of time to hang out during the day.

family's granddaughters were all excited about Michael's visit. After all, Michael was an international movie

asking for autographs. Michael, always friendly with his fans, happily

when Grant and

Franklin

mansion's entrance, a flashy red sports car pulled up, and Karlie,

"Mic..."

and Michael had always been an on-screen couple, and they were the leads in their current movie. With no schedule today, Karlie thought she'd

she was told that Michael had gone

Chloe much. At one point, because of the marriage agreement between

Chloe became casual friends. Chloe had assured her that

ended up together was

since

Karlie seethed with anger. She drove straight

Michael, Chloe, and Grant together, Karlie was

seen Chloe's beauty, and even with a mole on her face, Chloe's innate elegance and nobility were undeniable-something

go out with Mic. Since you're

Karlie didn't

cold expression, she approached Chloe and angrily questioned her. "Chloe, how can

didn't

what's wrong?"