Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Seeing the eager look in Grant's eyes, Chloe scratched her eyebrow and stammered, "Yes..."

In truth, she wasn't happy at all.

At this moment, her mood was more somber than attending a funeral.

Soon, everyone descended the mountain, preparing to head to Louis's estate.

Just as Rena was about to get into Michael's luxury car, Michael coldly said to her, "Well, you don't need to come meet my grandfather tonight." Michael's tone was cold, imbued with an undeniable firmness.

Rena was taken aback, her steps pausing mid-air as she looked at Michael, somewhat at a loss. Despite the myriad of questions and unease swirling inside her, Rena tried to stay composed. She responded softly, "Okay," trying to keep her expression calm and conceal her inner turmoil.

Michael's gaze lingered briefly on her face, but his icy stare seemed to pierce through her defenses, sending a shiver down her spine. He continued, "Wait for me at the hotel. Once I'm done, I'll come over."

With that, Michael got into his car, and Rena obediently followed.

Throughout the drive, Michael remained silent, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, seemingly avoiding any interaction with Rena. His demeanor was so unclear, as if he was deliberately maintaining a distance. This left Rena feeling extremely uneasy. The air was thick with a suffocating tension, and the atmosphere inside the car was oppressive and stifling.

She was just Michael's assistant, with no right to meet Louis. Even with any agreements she had with Michael, she had to remember her place.

At this moment, Rena's heart felt like a wind chime suspended on an unresolved thread of emotions, trembling ever so slightly, bringing forth waves of endless sorrow and grievance. In nearly twenty years of her life, she had never experienced such pain and oppression. It was only now that she realized how bitter and exhausting it could be to love someone, as if the weight of the entire world was pressing down on her heart, not only inescapable but constantly increasing.

If one of them had to suffer for love, she would rather it be her.

The night in Oceancrest City was very quiet. Before Chloe met Louis, the three Martin brothers were called into a room by Louis.

The three brothers hadn't seen Louis in almost a year. Louis was very busy and had no time to see them.

At this moment, the eighty-year-old Louis looked surprisingly youthful, with a head of white hair neatly covering his head.

He was full of energy, and due to his regular exercise routine, he didn't look like an eighty-year-old man at all.

Seeing his grandsons, Louis was relaxed. He sat on the sofa, scanning them one by

one.

Then he asked, "You three have been living with Chloe for almost six months now. Tell me, what progress have you made with her?"

Louis looked at his three grandsons.

Despite being seen as golden boys by outsiders, the Martin brothers were just grandsons in front of their grandfather.

After exchanging glances, Liam stepped forward first. "Grandpa, it's unlikely that any romance will develop between Chloe and me. I've tried to get closer to her, but it seems the closest we ever got was during that fight."

"She pinned me to the ground and beat me up. I couldn't fight back." he added.

Louis couldn't help but glare at him.noveldrama

His grandson was too weak! Getting beaten up by Chloe and still having the nerve to mention it?

Louis scolded, "Look at you, so useless!"

Liam lowered his head, not daring to say more.

Turning to Michael, Louis asked, "And what about you? Any progress? You're an actor, after all, and not bad-looking either. Surely you can catch Chloe's eye and win her over, right?"

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Michael frowned slightly at Louis's words, he replied. "Grandpa, Chloe and I have had some rumors. I've reminded myself many times that if possible, I wouldn't mind marrying her."

Michael's words sounded reluctant.

Indeed, for a while, Michael did develop a slight fondness for Chloe. Her exuberant personality made her stand out in any crowd. She was like a little sun, always brimming with energy, and just one glance at her could make you feel her indescribable spirit.

However, as time went on, Michael intentionally got closer to Chloe and tried to understand her inner world better. At first, he thought he had developed some special feelings for her, but he soon realized that it was just an illusion.

During their interactions, Michael gradually discovered that Chloe's mind wasn't on him.

So, facing Louis's questioning, Michael felt like he was reluctantly willing to marry Chloe if necessary.

Liam felt strongly dissatisfied with Louis's wording.

He muttered, "Grandpa, why lower our standards? The Martin men aren't bad. What do you mean by catching Chloe's eye? She's so ugly... with that big mole on her face..."

Liam muttered so quietly that Louis didn't hear him clearly.

"Liam, what did you say?" he asked.

Hearing Louis raise his voice, Liam immediately shut up.

"Grandpa, I didn't mean anything... I didn't say anything."

Seeing Liam quiet down, Louis turned his attention to Grant. "And you? Any progress?"

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Hearing Louis ask his question, Grant straightened up. A pleased smile played on his lips as he began to speak. "Grandpa, Chloe and I have made some progress. I think she's quite cute."

"That's it?" Louis was clearly dissatisfied with Grant's answer.

Grant felt a bit embarrassed. Under Louis's questioning, he scratched his nose and whispered, "Grandpa, we slept in the same bed last night. Does that count as progress?"

Hearing this, Louis's previously disappointed face lit up with joy.

In front of Michael and Liam, he praised Grant, "You two should learn from Grant. He's

the most promising."

Michael and Liam exchanged looks.

They felt Louis's judgment was a bit hasty.

Wasn't the success of the Martin men measured by their career achievements? Now it seemed to be based on their relationship with Chloe. Just because Grant was a bit closer to Chloe, he was the most promising?

They both felt strongly dissatisfied.

Louis didn't care about their discontent. He pulled Grant aside to ask about his relationship with Chloe.

Meanwhile, Michael and Liam stood aside, discussing Louis's obvious favoritism.

Liam snorted. "Michael, what's up with Grandpa? That ugly girl has some merits, but her looks are really lacking. Why does Grandpa value her so much?"

Michael chimed in. "Yeah, I think my assistant looks better than Chloe. Why does Grandpa value her so much?"