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."

really don't feel wronged," she said softly. "Being with Michael makes me truly happy. As long as he's good to me, I'm willing to understand the challenges he's

have to promise me you'll keep this

talking, Michael's street photography crew happened to pass by. Michael posed for a

Michael approach, Rena quickly pulled Chloe away like

in the afternoon, Chloe and Rena headed to a nearby mall for market research. As

was already out, and Chloe and Rena needed to get a handle on the

high-end stores in the mall. Chloe found a few pieces she thought would

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

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

"I don't need it. It's too expensive.

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can buy whatever we want. Maybe even buy

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

buy clothes

were close friends, and the Davis family was indeed wealthy, that

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

and Isidora walked over, carrying several shopping

clothes worth tens of thousands of dollars. Well, it's

was 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

between her and Anissa as mother-in-law