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."

shook her head, a faint smile playing on her lips. But that smile was laced with a quiet ache and resignation. "Chloe, I really don't feel wronged," she

have to promise me you'll keep this

street photography crew happened to pass by. Michael posed for a few photos against

Michael approach, Rena quickly pulled Chloe

mall for market research. As fashion designers, they needed to stay on

Chloe and Rena needed to get a handle

mall. Chloe found a few pieces she thought would

perfect for you. Why don't you get it?" Chloe

her head. She couldn't

"I don't need it. It's too expensive. Wearing it would be a waste for

out. Every penny counts.

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"That's for the future. Right now, just try it on. If

way. I can't let you buy

were close friends, and the Davis family was indeed wealthy, that didn't mean Rena was someone who relied on

not? We're best friends and business partners. What's a

Isidora walked

clothes worth tens of thousands of dollars. Well, it's not your own money,

she believed Chloe

retort as she would with Giselle. Anissa was Grant's mother, and

if the relationship between her and Anissa as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law wasn't handled