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."

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

my best friend. You have to promise

photography crew happened to pass by. Michael posed for a few photos against the backdrop of Rena's still-under-construction small company, capturing a

approach, Rena quickly pulled Chloe away like they

classes in the afternoon, Chloe and Rena headed to a nearby mall for market research. As fashion designers, they needed to stay

and Rena needed to

a few pieces she thought would look great on

perfect for you. Why don't you

glanced at the price tag and quickly shook her head. She couldn't afford these clothes that cost thousands

too expensive. Wearing it would

out. Every penny counts. Buying this would be a bit extravagant

us for the complete experience all

want. Maybe even buy out the whole store," Rena

now, just try it on. If it fits,

you buy clothes for

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

We're best friends and business partners. What's a few pieces of clothing between us?"

walked over, carrying several

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

believed Chloe was spending

insinuation but couldn't retort as she would with Giselle. Anissa was Grant's mother, and with the Davis and Martin families having a marriage arrangement,

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