Rural Belle & Three Heirs

"Giselle, what's going on with you and Grantie? Why are you two fighting over Chloe?" Isidora asked.

"You're his aunt, after all. Besides his mom, you're the person who cares about him the most in this world. And now, because of a woman, your heart condition has flared up."

"I just think this Chloe is too much. She looks like that and still has Grantie wrapped around her finger, making him do anything for her."

"I'm really worried that one day, if she becomes the lady of the Martin Group, she'll kick you out. Giselle, your lifelong dream is to be a career woman. You need to stay strong."

Isidora's words weighed heavily on Giselle. She hadn't been as lucky as her sister, who married well. Her husband was a gambler, drinker, and womanizer who often beat her.

If she hadn't insisted on the divorce, she couldn't imagine what her life would be like

now.

Finally, she had become the CFO of the Martin Group and could hold her head high. She lived in a big house, drove a luxury car, and dined at high-end restaurants.

Her ex-husband, who used to lord over her, now acted like a mouse in front of a cat whenever he saw her, bowing and scraping. She enjoyed it immensely.

She couldn't bear to imagine if, as Isidora said, Chloe became the lady of the Martin Group and kicked her out. Would her life go back to square one?

Giselle's thoughts were a tangled mess.

Isidora, being perceptive, could see the turmoil in Giselle's expression and knew she had made her point.

"Are you hungry after being upset all night? How about I go home and make you some dinner?" she pretended to comfort her.

Having achieved her goal, Isidora planned to further win Giselle over. Giselle had no daughter, and Isidora had once saved her life. If Giselle trusted her, getting money from her in the future would be easy.

Giselle forced a smile and tentatively asked, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

Isidora quickly replied, "Giselle, how could it be trouble? I grew up without a mom. Seeing you feels like seeing family. In my heart, I've long considered you my mother. A daughter making dinner for her mom-what's troublesome about that?"

Isidora's words made Giselle beam with joy. Soon, they went home to cook for her.

On the cab ride home, Isidora received a call from a doctor. "Miss Faye, you need to gather Kathy's surgery fees quickly. Her condition is critical. If you can't get the money soon..."

Isidora was silent for a moment. "Okay, I understand. I'll do my best."

The doctor continued, "Miss Faye, it's not just the surgery costs. With Kathy's condition, the post-surgery care will also be very expensive. You should be prepared."

Isidora fell silent again.

After hanging up the doctor's call, Isidora rested her head against the back seat of the taxi. She closed her eyes wearily, and Kathy Faye's sweet and adorable face appeared before her mind's eye.

She seemed to see Kathy calling her "Mom" through the sterile glass room.

That night, Grant came home very late.

Mia had prepared a late-night snack for him. While eating, Grant casually asked about the household. "How was Chloe today? Did she seem happy?"

Mia shook her head. "Miss Davis didn't show any emotion. I couldn't tell how she felt. But I think she wasn't happy."

Grant frowned. Indeed, a lot had happened recently. Even he, who could handle pressure well, was unhappy. How could Chloe, a young girl, be any different?

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"Alright," Grant replied, calmly eating his food.

Mia, unable to hold back, said, "Mr. Grant, Mr. Liam came home tonight. He sat for a while and seemed to talk to Miss Davis about something."

Hearing Liam's name, Grant frowned again.

Though Liam was his brother, the engagement between the Davis and Martin families left room for Chloe to choose him or another brother.

He didn't want to see his brother as a rival, but he also didn't want Chloe to get too close to Liam.

After all, they were both men.

"What did they talk about?" Grant asked.

Mia shook her head. "I didn't hear. They talked for about ten minutes, then Miss Davis went to her room."

"Mr. Martin, after dinner, you should check on Miss Davis. She came here alone from

her hometown. I'm worried she might be homesick." Mia couldn't stand to see Chloe suffer.

Grant nodded. "I know."

After dinner and a shower, Grant went to Chloe's room.

Recently, Chloe had thrown his spare key in the trash over the letter of intent incident.

If she locked the door, he couldn't get in.

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Tonight, he tried the door, and to his surprise, it was unlocked.

Overjoyed, Grant didn't know what to do.

He pushed the door open and saw Chloe sitting on her bed with her phone. She glanced at him as he entered.

Grant had been exhausted lately. Work was overwhelming, and the lost letter of intent had brought immense pressure from the board.

All the evidence showed that Chloe was the prime suspect, and there were even members of the board who wanted him to send Chloe to the police station for questioning.

In the meeting, Grant rarely lost his temper.

He slammed the table and roared at the board members. "You might as well send me

to the police too..."

If not for Grant's strong opposition, they might have stormed the Martin Mansion to confront Chloe.

Calming himself, Grant sat beside Chloe and peeked at her phone.

"What are you looking at?" Chloe asked, glancing at him.

"Just seeing what you're up to," Grant replied casually.

"I'm chatting with a handsome guy," Chloe said.

Grant knew she was trying to provoke him, but he couldn't control himself.