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 star, and his

Michael, always

calmed down when

at the Franklin

red sports car pulled up,

"Mic..."

had always been an on-screen couple, and they were the leads in

that Michael had gone to the Franklin

one point, because of the marriage agreement between the Davis and Martin families,

things out, Karlie and Chloe became casual friends. Chloe had assured her that she didn't like Michael and

Michael and Karlie ended up

She believed that since Chloe promised to help, Michael had to end up

Michael had gone to see Chloe, Karlie seethed with anger. She drove straight to

Grant together, Karlie was filled with

seen Chloe's beauty, and even with a mole on her face, Chloe's innate

out with Mic. Since you're here, why don't you join us?" Chloe greeted Karlie warmly, unaware

didn't respond

and angrily questioned her. "Chloe, how can you go back on your

was confused. She didn't recall promising

wrong?" Chloe