Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 189 Was Rena Used?

"You're so eager to protect her, afraid she'll suffer even a little. If that's not liking her, then what is it?"

Karlie kept talking more and more, with no intention of stopping. Michael watched her, trying to interrupt, but she was completely unfazed. To her, Michael's attempts to stop her seemed nonexistent.

Grant, standing next to Chloe, frowned in displeasure. Seeing Chloe's face turn red with anger, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders, giving her a comforting squeeze.

He had always thought Karlie was a calm woman, but now she was verbally attacking Chloe? And using Michael to do it?

Such a woman, let alone marrying into the Martin family, her career in showbiz was as good as over.

Grant said nothing, letting Karlie rant.

Michael found himself at a loss for words due to Karlie's relentless barrage. He used to think Chloe was unattractive, but as he spent more time with her, he gradually discovered many of her admirable qualities.

He thought maybe he did have a bit of a crush on Chloe. He enjoyed being around her and even considered marrying her if none of his brothers wanted to.

But seeing his older brother Grant so protective of Chloe, he pushed those thoughts aside.

Honestly, he just wanted Chloe to be happy.

"Karlie, I suggest you stop talking nonsense..." Michael said, half-squinting his eyes and looking at Karlie coldly. His tone was icy, and his gaze held an unmistakable severity. Karlie let out a cold chuckle, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Nonsense? Michael, we've been playing up this on-screen couple act for so long that I almost started to believe it myself." Her eyes were sharp, piercing right through Michael.

"And now you're telling me I'm talking nonsense? Fine, tell me then, if I'm lying, if you don't love Chloe, who do you love?" Karlie pressed on, unyielding, each of her words like a sharp thorn, stabbing right at Michael's heart.

Karlie was pushing Michael into a corner.

Michael's expression darkened, his brows furrowing deeply, and the coldness in his eyes grew more intense. His gaze slowly shifted to Chloe, who was standing nearby, her eyes filled with a hint of unease as she looked at him.

Chloe felt a sudden wave of anxiety. She feared Michael might use her as a shield, and if that happened, Grant, who was extremely possessive, might just claim her for himself.

as Chloe was at a loss, Michael suddenly took a step back. He turned and looked

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everyone's surprise, Michael grabbed Rena's

froze, completely confused by Michael's

Martin, what are you

Michael pulled

seriously, "The girl I like

in shock. No one expected the famous Michael

stunned by Michael's sudden

liked her? What

an assistant, with no notable background, utterly ordinary. How could Michael possibly

told Zara about competing fairly for Michael, she knew it was just a joke. She was well aware

But now...

are you joking?" Rena finally reacted, struggling

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explanation, Michael turned to Karlie and said, "Karlie, I've told you before, our on-screen relationship was arranged by the

hope you don't misunderstand, don't get too into the role, and don't attack my friends, family, or the woman

you. But if it happens again, don't blame me for being ruthless. We won't even

she had lost to Chloe, she might have felt a bit

was the daughter of the Davis Group. Even if she wasn't pretty, her background made up

Chloe wouldn't

she lost to an unremarkable

Why?

Chloe walked over, gently patting her shoulder in a gesture of

everyone left, leaving Karlie

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