Rural Belle & Three Heirs

When Grant asked Chloe about her collaboration with Hilary, she hesitated at first.

But then she remembered how Grant had almost fallen out with Perry while standing up for her. She felt it wouldn't be right to keep him in the dark any longer.

She decided to downplay the situation. "Well... I just helped Hilary with some small investments."

"What kind of small investments? In what areas?" Grant was determined to get to the bottom of it.

Chloe replied, "Oh, nothing specific. Just some real estate, some film projects, and a bit in high-tech."

When Grant heard these areas of business from Chloe, he couldn't help but gasp.

He has managed the Martin Group for many years and possesses a keen business acumen. He is more aware than anyone else just how profitable these ventures can be.

"So, how high are the profits?" he asked.

Chloe scratched her head and hesitated, "Not that high, really. Last year wasn't great. Hilary only made about $2.3 billion."

Grant was taken aback by this.

Chloe came from the wealthy Davis Family in the Northwest, but Grant hadn't realized just how affluent they had become.

To Chloe, was money just a number?

Sweat beaded on Grant's forehead. He felt like he had found a goldmine.

If he married Chloe, he could live a comfortable life in the future.

They chatted about other things, and Chloe suddenly thought of Michael and Rena.

She subtly tried to get information from Grant. "Grantie, Mic moved out. I haven't seen him for days. Do you know what he's been up to?"

Hearing Chloe ask about Michael made Grant furrow his brows in displeasure. As a man, he was highly possessive. The woman he liked was off-limits to everyone, including his own brother.

"Who knows what he's up to? Probably filming." he snorted.

"Do you know where he's staying now?" Chloe pressed.

Grant replied, "Yeah, he has a villa in Sovereign City. If you want, we can go check it out."

"I'd love to, Grantie. Besides your place, I haven't seen any other villas in Sovereign City. Can we go now?" Worried that Grant might refuse, Chloe clung to his arm and pouted.

Seeing her adorable demeanor, Grant's cold heart softened instantly.

If Chloe had been forceful, he might not have agreed. But seeing her so cute, he couldn't say no.

He was a sucker for Chloe's charm.

He reached out and affectionately brushed her forehead, then, with a resigned look,

said, "Alright, I'll take you there now."

"But I have to tell you, Mic might not be home because of work." he added.

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Chloe snuggled up to Grant and hooked her arm through his. "That's okay. I just want to see his villa..."

Grant informed the driver, and they headed towards Michael's villa.

Michael's villa was in the eastern part of Sovereign City, a very upscale and expensive area. Cars entering and leaving had to register, and since Grant wasn't a resident, their car couldn't go in.

So, he and Chloe got out and decided to walk to Michael's place.

The lights in the villa area were beautiful. Chloe felt the vibrant city life.

She turned to Grant and exclaimed, "Grantie, the environment here is so beautiful... Look at these lights, they're so pretty, and they're shaped like little bunnies."

Hearing this, Grant casually asked, "Do you like it here?"

Chloe nodded, "Yes, I love it. The environment is great."noveldrama

Chloe didn't think much of it, just admiring the surroundings.

Unexpectedly, Grant said, "If you like it here, we can buy our wedding house here..." Grant mentioning the wedding house made Chloe's excitement turn to shyness.

It seemed like every moment with Grant, he would bring up marriage. Chloe could feel his eagerness to marry her.

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In fact, Grant's straightforwardness made Chloe feel secure.

She took Grant's arm, and they walked slowly forward. After a few steps, they heard low voices.

"Can you go ask your boss for two million dollars-one million for me and one million for your mom's surgery. I promise, once I get this $2 million, I won't ask you for money again."

The speaker was a man, and Chloe found the voice familiar.

But she couldn't place it immediately.

Then Rena's angry voice rang out. "Dad, ask my boss for another $2 million? Do you think my boss's money grows on trees?

My boss is kind-hearted and lent me $1 million for Mom's surgery. And you took that money to gamble? Now you want me to ask for more?

How can I ask for more? You've gambled away Mom's surgery money, and I don't know how to get the rest."

Hearing this, Chloe grabbed Grant's arm. They stood at a distance, watching Angus and Rena argue under the dim lights.

The man continued, "Rena, your boss is a big star. He is rich. $2 million is nothing to him.

Since he lent you $1 million for your mom, it shows he values you. If you ask for another $2 million, he'll give it to you too.

I'm telling you, the money I lost was borrowed at high interest. If I don't repay it, I'm

dead. After all, I am your dad. You can't just watch me die, can you?"

Angus's pressure made the already timid Rena start to cry.

She angrily shouted at Angus, "What am I supposed to do? How can I ask my boss? Do

you know how get that $1 million? How did I end up with a dad like you?"