Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Chloe, feeling weak and exhausted, thought Grant had some inappropriate intentions toward her.

"Grant, no. I'm really tired now..." she quickly protested.

After being tied up all night, Chloe was physically and mentally drained. Her arms and legs were sore and heavy from the prolonged lack of circulation.

The cold floor felt like it was freezing her body. Having just escaped from danger, Chloe had no energy or strength to deal with Grant. She could only refuse.

Seeing her in such a state, Grant chuckled softly. He reached out and gently tapped her nose. "Chloe, what are you thinking?"

"Do you really think I'm that kind of guy?"

"Relax and lie down. Let me check if you're hurt."

Realizing she had misunderstood Grant, Chloe's face turned red with embarrassment. It seemed she had indeed jumped to conclusions.

Grant carefully examined Chloe's body. After confirming she wasn't seriously injured, he grabbed some water from the boat to gently clean her up.

Starving after a whole night without food, Chloe pitifully clung to Grant's hand, her voice trembling with tears. "Grant, I thought I'd never see you again..."

Hearing Chloe's sobs, Grant felt a deep ache in his heart.

He held her close and apologized repeatedly. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. It's my fault. I failed to protect you well."

"But it's okay now. You're back, and you're safe."

Grant comforted Chloe for a long time before she finally calmed down.

She looked up at him with tear-filled eyes. "Grant, I'm so hungry and thirsty. Do you have anything to eat?"

Having gone without food or water all night, Chloe was completely out of energy. Upon hearing her pitiful voice, Grant's heart ached even more.

"Yes, we have some," he said. "I'll get it for you right now."

Grant turned and instructed his men to bring some food.

When Chloe saw the food, she couldn't control herself any longer. She grabbed it and started eating ravenously.

In another room, Rena wasn't in much better shape than Chloe.

She ate the food in front of her, locking her eyes nervously on Michael. His expression

was unreadable, and Rena had no idea what he was thinking.

She felt sure Michael would blame her for causing trouble again.

As she was chewing, she apologized softly. "I'm sorry, Michael. I caused you trouble again."

"I didn't expect you to come and save me. It's my fault. I'm so stupid..."

"Sorry..."

Michael's face was serious as he looked at Rena. Upon hearing her apologize, the soft spot in his heart was touched and he couldn't hold out any longer.

He reached out, ignoring the dirt on her, and pulled Rena into his arms.noveldrama

Feeling Michael's warmth, Rena couldn't hold back her tears any longer and started crying.

"Sorry, sorry..."

She kept apologizing, feeling it was her fault for causing Michael so much trouble. Michael comforted her. "It's okay. You don't need to apologize. It's not your fault. It's my fault. I didn't protect you well."

Nestled in Michael's arms, Rena cried uncontrollably. For the first time in her life, she felt warmth.

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She had thought Michael would scold her, but instead, he gave her a big hug.

Two hours later, Grant and his team returned to Sovereign City.

Louis and Nicholas, who had been waiting anxiously at home, finally relaxed when they heard Chloe had been found.

Nicholas turned to Louis. "Louis, now that my granddaughter is back, I'll be leaving Sovereign City."

Nicholas was ready to leave.

Louis quickly tried to stop him. "You're leaving already? Don't you want to see her?"

Nicholas shook his head. "No, it's enough to know she's safe."

"I know her well. She's strong when she's alone. If she sees me, she'll insist on going back to the northwest with me."

Though Nicholas was deeply concerned about Chloe, he knew he had left her in Sovereign City to toughen her up.

As her grandfather, he knew he wouldn't be around forever.

He needed Chloe to become strong and resilient so she could stand on her own in society.

Louis tried to talk him out. "You should at least see Chloe."

Nicholas firmly refused. "No, I trust you and the Martin family to take care of her."

"Louis, I'm heading back to the northwest. Don't let that little girl know I was here, okay?"

"Alright," Louis agreed.

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Nicholas was determined to leave, and Louis couldn't stop him. After talking for a while longer, Nicholas took the Davis family's private plane and left Sovereign City.

After Nicholas left the Martin mansion, Anissa came downstairs again.

She approached Louis and asked, "Dad, did they find Chloe?"

Louis replied, "Yes, Grant said they almost took her overseas. It was a close call."

"If they had, it would have been a real problem."

Hearing that Chloe had been rescued, Anissa looked disappointed.

She couldn't understand how Chloe was so lucky. Even after being kidnapped, she was rescued, safe and sound. The kidnappers must have been really unprofessional.

Seeing Anissa's lack of reaction, Louis's expression darkened.

Before returning to Sovereign City, he had heard rumors that Anissa had some misunderstandings with Chloe and that Anissa often made things difficult for her, causing tension between Chloe and Grant.

Louis decided to give Anissa a heads-up in a roundabout way.

"I heard you and Chloe don't get along?"

Anissa nodded, acknowledging it.

Louis began to educate her. "When you married Quentin, I didn't interfere, even

though your family's situation wasn't great. I didn't say much."

"Now, the Davis and Martin families are united, and Grant and Chloe are in love. I hope

you can get along with Chloe for the sake of the Martin family's future."

"Try not to interfere with the kids' matters. If you're bored, focus more on Quentin."

"You're not young anymore. It's time to set a good example for the kids."