Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Zara was worried that Chloe was in the middle of an IV treatment, and yanking out the needle could make things worse.

She held Chloe's hand tightly, trying to calm her down.

"Chloe, don't let her get to you. That fat woman's just crazy. Just ignore her.

She's just jealous and desperate to marry Mr. Martin, so she talks trash about you. With your status, you could marry any of the Martin Family's sons. There's no need to fight over it.

Let's just focus on your treatment and not stoop to her level."

Zara was genuinely concerned for Chloe, holding her back from pulling out the needle to go after Sophia.

Sophia, on the other hand, had disliked Chloe for a long time and saw this as an opportunity to strike while Chloe was ill.

So, she rushed to Chloe's bedside, intent on hitting Chloe. Just as her hand was about to strike Chloe's face, Grant, who had gone to fetch some water, happened to return.

Seeing the situation, he dropped what he was holding and grabbed Sophia's hand, pushing her away from Chloe.

"Sophia, have you lost your mind? This is a hospital, not a place for your drama. Get out." Grant's deep eyes flashed with a hint of menace as he scolded Sophia.

Sophia was startled by his gaze and instinctively stumbled back.

"Mr. Martin..."

"I've been wanting to kick you out of the Martin group for a while. If it weren't for your slight competence, do you think you'd still be working as a parking lot attendant after that plagiarism incident?"

Grant showed no mercy, his disdainful look making Sophia feel utterly humiliated.

But she wasn't ready to give up just yet.

She turned to Moira, who was standing nearby, hoping to get her support.

Moira was the daughter of the Thorne family, and Sophia thought Grant might show her some respect.

So, Sophia tried to incite Moira. "Miss Thorne, see? This ugly girl, who knows how she bewitched Mr. Martin to make him protect her so much...

You heard her friend earlier. She has feelings for Mr. Martin. Who knows, they might have been conspiring together all along."

The accusation hit a nerve with Chloe.

She shouted, "Sophia, you're asking for trouble. Stop making things up..."

"Oh, really? Then swear that you and Mr. Martin are innocent, that you've never thought about becoming Mrs. Martin. If you're lying, may you never see Mr. Martin again in your life..." Sophia's aggressive stance left Chloe at a loss.

She and Grant had hugged, held each other, and even kissed. It seemed they were no longer innocent.

Even though she didn't want to marry into the Martin Family, Grant's passionate kiss had stirred some feelings in her.

What should she do about Sophia's demand for an oath?

Especially when Sophia mentioned never seeing Grant again if she lied, Chloe felt a pang in her heart.

Just as Chloe was feeling extremely conflicted, Grant, like a knight in shining armor, stepped in once more.

He reached out and grabbed Chloe's free hand in front of everyone.

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"What happened between Chloe and me, what does it have to do with you? Even if we are together, do we need to report it to you?

Whether she becomes my wife is up to me, not a parking lot attendant.

Sophia, aren't you meddling too much? Is your job at the parking lot so easy that you have time to interfere in other people's lives?

Let me make it clear, I like Chloe. If anyone dares to mess with her again, they're messing with me.

Grant's declaration was like a thunderclap, leaving everyone in the room stunned.

They never expected the usually reserved Grant to make such a public confession to Chloe.

Zara looked at Grant with admiration.

Chloe, sitting on the hospital bed, was in a daze. Did he just confess to her?

She couldn't believe it. She thought Grant must be joking, maybe to annoy Sophia or

to discourage Moira from liking him.

He must be using her as a cover, just like he had done before.noveldrama

Seeing Chloe's stunned expression, Grant smiled. He had wanted to do it for days.

To prove his sincerity, Grant ignored the others' gazes, bent down, lifted Chloe's chin, and gently kissed her lips.

The public kiss left Chloe's mind blank.

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Sophia, seeing this, felt utterly defeated.

She couldn't understand how Grant could kiss Chloe's ugly face.

Moira watched coldly, recalling Sophia's earlier words.

Sophia had said that Grant and Chloe were ambiguous, and they had dragged her into

their drama to strengthen their bond.

So, she, the Thorne family's heiress, had become a pawn in their relationship.

Chloe, under the guise of being Grant's cousin, had completely played her. Moira's expression grew darker as she stared at Chloe. "So, you two are serious?" Chloe didn't understand what Moira meant. "Miss Thorne, I... I..."

For the first time, Chloe was at a loss for words. She had intended to introduce Moira

to Grant to free herself. But she hadn't expected things to spiral out of her control.

"No need to explain, Chloe. I underestimated you." With that, Moira turned and left, her anger leaving Chloe anxious and unable to explain.

"Miss Thorne..."

Chloe wanted to get off the bed and explain to Moira, but Moira walked away, not giving her a chance.

Sophia stood in the room, unsure whether to stay or leave.

Until Grant told her to go. "Why are you still here?"