Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 278 Truly Fickle

Rena's behavior left Chloe puzzled, so she decided to ask her about it.

Rena took Chloe's hand, her eyes brimming with a mix of complexity and helplessness. She kept her gaze lowered, her voice barely above a whisper, as if afraid the walls themselves might overhear. "Chloe, it's not that simple," she murmured. "The thing between me and Michael... it can't be out in the open."

"Why not? Back in Oceancrest City, Michael held your hand and told everyone you were his girlfriend. Why can't people know now?" Chloe was genuinely confused.

To her, dating was something to be proud of. If Michael chose to be with Rena, he should let Rena stand proudly in front of everyone.

What was he playing at now?

"Chloe, Michael is a celebrity. We have an agreement. I promised him I wouldn't make our relationship public," Rena explained.

Rena's words made Chloe think back to that time in Oceancrest City. Michael had grabbed Rena's hand to fend off Karlie's relentless pursuit, declaring Rena as his girlfriend. There were even a few reporters following Karlie.

Given Michael's fame, this should have been all over the internet by now. But months had passed, and there was still no news about Michael and Rena dating.

The only explanation was that Michael had used his power to erase any trace of it.

He didn't want the public to know about him and Rena. This way, if he ever decided to break up with her, it would happen quietly, without any backlash.

What a player.

Chloe's brows furrowed deeply, her eyes filled with both concern and confusion for Rena. Unable to hold back, she pressed again, "Rena, don't you feel... wronged? You're his real girlfriend, yet you have to hide like this, sneaking around as if you're doing something illegal."

and resignation. "Chloe, I really don't feel wronged," she said softly. "Being with Michael makes

you're my best friend. You have to promise

crew happened to pass by. Michael posed for a few photos against the backdrop of

Rena quickly pulled

nearby mall

Rena needed to get

few pieces she thought would look great on Rena and held them

this top is perfect for you.

quickly shook her head. She couldn't

need it. It's too expensive. Wearing it

new design company is just starting out. Every penny counts. Buying this

is where the adventure continues. Join us for

buy whatever we want. Maybe even buy out the whole

just try it on. If it fits,

buy clothes for me." Rena

Davis family was indeed wealthy, that didn't mean Rena was someone who relied on her friends to

business partners. What's a few pieces of clothing between us?" Chloe

Isidora walked over, carrying several shopping

huh? Just casually gifting clothes worth tens of thousands of dollars. Well, it's not your

clear: she believed Chloe

would with Giselle. Anissa was Grant's mother, and with the Davis and Martin families having a marriage arrangement, Chloe had to tread

and if the relationship between her and Anissa as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law wasn't handled well, it was definitely going to put