Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Michael's sudden change in attitude left Chloe feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Since she had joined the Martin family, each of the three Martin brothers had treated her differently.

Grant was the eldest and the most kind and gentle with her. He always showered her with a brotherly, almost fatherly, tenderness, which made Chloe feel deeply comforted. Every time he called her name, Chloe's heart would warm, as if a wave of warmth surged through her, making her feel the warmth of home.

Liam seemed to harbor the most hostility towards her, constantly calling her "ugly" and always looking for ways to mess with her.

Michael, on the other hand, had always been neutral-not too cold, but not particularly warm either. His enthusiasm today was a first, making Chloe felt uneasy.

"Mic, what's with the sudden enthusiasm?" Chloe asked Michael, full of suspicion. Michael cleared his throat and quickly replied, "Am I enthusiastic? I don't think so. Haven't I always been like this?

Chloe, don't overthink it. I just had some free time today and thought I'd take you out for a meal. After all, you do call me 'Mic,' and as a host in Sovereign City, I should show you some hospitality."

Michael's words were grandiose and pompous. As he glanced sideways at Chloe, he suddenly found that the large mole on her face didn't seem so repulsive anymore.

In fact, that large mole on Chloe's face possessed a unique charm.

Last night, she beat Michael up without discerning right from wrong. Given Michael's temper, he likely wouldn't let her off the hook today.

However, instead of confronting her, he not only refrained from holding a grudge but also invited her out for a meal. Could it be that he has some other ulterior motives?

Could he have poisoned the food to get back at her?

The thought made the snacks in her hand lose their appeal.

With a mix of anxiety and curiosity, Chloe followed Michael to an upscale villa on the outskirts of the city. The place was serene, and the parking lot was filled with expensive cars. The clientele were all VIPs.

As soon as they arrived, a dedicated server escorted them to a private room.

Upon entering the private room, Chloe noticed that the decor was even more luxurious: crystal chandeliers emitted a soft glow, and the brown solid wood furniture gave off a subtle woody fragrance. The table was already set with upscale cutlery and pristine white napkins, offering an unobstructed view of the beautiful scenery outside the window. Chloe couldn't help but admire that Michael had indeed arranged everything meticulously. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and Chloe's guard against Michael began to lower.

"Mic, about last night, I'm sorry. I was too impulsive. I thought... you were really a bad guy."

Feeling a bit embarrassed after being entertained by him, Chloe rarely apologized to him.

Michael, who loved to chat, usually took any opportunity to tease her. But to her surprise, he waved it off and said, "Chloe, last night was just a misunderstanding.

I don't blame you. In fact, it gave you a chance to see my true character. You need to know that I'm not a bad guy, but someone you can rely on.

If you have any different thoughts about me, feel free to express them."

Michael finished speaking and looked at Chloe with eager eyes.

Chloe felt uneasy under Michael's intense gaze. What did he mean by "different thoughts"?

Seeing her confusion, Michael continued to hint. "Actually, in my opinion, you're quite a nice young lady," Michael said sincerely. His eyes were soft, giving off a reassuring feeling.

"Although you have a mole on your face that affects your appearance, I don't mind it at all. On the contrary, I find the mole on your face rather cute." His voice was gentle yet firm as he said these words, conveying a sense of genuine affection.

"Chloe, our families are arranged to be united in marriage," Michael continued, his tone becoming more serious. "You see, now we are both trending on entertainment news..."

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As Michael spoke, Chloe finally understood his intentions.

He had feelings for her? Did Michael want to turn their fake relationship into a real one?

No way.

Chloe felt she had to reject Michael's foolish idea.

However, facing Michael's obvious advances, she felt her head spinning.

She struggled to find the right words to dissuade him when the tightly closed door of

the private room suddenly swung open.

Chloe turned to see Grant and the ever-comical Harry entering the room.

Their arrival completely shattered the awkward atmosphere between Chloe and Michael.

"Hey, Michael, you're here?" Harry greeted Michael as soon as he walked in.

Michael's mood soured at the sight of Harry and Grant. Why did they have to show up now? If they had been five minutes later, he might have made some progress with Chloe.

Michael shot Harry an annoyed look and said, "What are you doing here? And Grant, why are you here too?"

Grant glanced at Chloe before replying to Michael, "I'm here to have dinner with a client."

Harry chimed in, "I'm here with Grant for the client dinner. The server mentioned you were here, so we thought we'd drop by and say hi"

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"Michael, why did you bring her here? Just the two of you?"

Harry looked at Michael with a hint of suspicion. Due to the rumors that surfaced in the morning, Harry was quite doubtful about the relationship between Michael and Chloe.

In his view, Michael was just asking for it. Chloe gave him a beating last night, yet today he was eagerly inviting Chloe to dinner. He was just a glutton for punishment.

Michael, worried that Harry's thoughts might affect his future with Chloe, quickly explained, "Yes, it's just the two of us... I specifically invited Chloe for this meal.

She's the investor for my next film. She secured the funding within a month. Now, she's not just my friend but also my benefactor.

Is there a problem with me treating my benefactor to a meal?"noveldrama

Michael's words made Chloe laugh.

Grant's worried expression also relaxed. It turned out Michael had brought Chloe here

to discuss business, not romance.

Harry, the fool, plopped down in a chair.

He said to Michael, "Michael, what's your next film about? Will it make money? If it will,

I want to invest too. I want to be a benefactor as well."

Harry's words darkened Michael's expression. He really wanted to kick Harry out of the

room.

He had planned to develop his relationship with Chloe, but Harry had ruined his plan.

Grant, on the other hand, looked amused. He sat next to Chloe, his eyes full of mischief as he watched her face.