Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Seeing Chloe's smug expression, Liam's anger flared up again. His face turned red with frustration, and he mustered all his strength, trying to push Chloe off him. But Chloe was ready for him, her body tensing in anticipation of his move.

During their struggle, Liam's leg jerked out uncontrollably, and he accidentally kicked Chloe in the lower back. Chloe stumbled, her eyes widening in shock, and she lunged toward the second-floor railing. The world seemed to slow down as she teetered on

the edge.

Seeing her about to fall, the servants were all stunned, their faces paling with fear. Gasps and murmurs of alarm filled the air. Even Liam, lying on the floor, didn't realize that his kick would be so powerful. His heart pounded in his chest.

Just as Chloe was falling straight down, Grant suddenly appeared, his reflexes lightning-fast. He reached out his hands and grabbed her leg, his grip strong and unyielding. With all his strength, he pulled Chloe into his arms, his muscles straining with the effort.

Chloe, still in shock, felt the world tilt back into place as she was yanked from the brink of disaster. Her heart raced, but she only began to calm down when she caught the familiar, comforting scent of Grant. It was a scent she had come to associate with safety and warmth.

She couldn't help but wrap her arms around Grant's waist, clinging to him as if he were her lifeline. Her face was full of fear, her eyes wide and teary as she buried her head against his chest.

Seeing her frightened expression, Grant's heart ached inexplicably. He held her close, his hand gently stroking her back in a soothing motion. "It's okay, Chloe," he murmured softly, his voice filled with concern and tenderness. "You're safe now."

He then scolded Liam, "Liam, you're getting more and more outrageous. Even if you don't like Chloe, you can't just push her down the stairs! Luckily, I got here in time. If Chloe had fallen and gotten seriously hurt, do you think Grandpa would let you off the hook?"

Faced with Grant's scolding, Liam was speechless.noveldrama

He was the one who got beaten up, the one who was pinned to the ground by Chloe, and now he was the one getting yelled at? The injustice of it all made his chest tighten with frustration.

He felt wronged, his eyes flashing with a mix of anger and helplessness. But what could he do? Grant's authority was unquestionable, and arguing would only make things

worse.

Fortunately, Chloe wasn't the two-faced type. Once she recovered from her shock, she immediately spoke up for Liam. "Grant, it wasn't his fault," she said, her voice steady and sincere. She pulled away slightly from Grant's embrace, her eyes meeting his with a determined look. "We were just messing around, and things got a bit out of hand. Liam didn't mean for any of this to happen."

Chloe's sincere plea for Liam fell on Grant's ears like a thorn. His jaw tightened, and a flicker of jealousy ignited in his chest. Since when did Liam and Chloe get so close?

Chloe was an adult. How could she not have any sense of propriety and play with a guy like Liam? The thought gnawed at him. Besides, Chloe was the woman he had kissed. Once he kissed her, she was his woman. His protective instincts flared up, and the idea of her being so familiar with Liam, even if Liam was his brother, was unacceptable.

Grant looked at Liam fiercely and said, "I'll let it slide this time, but if it happens again, you're in trouble."

Then, without waiting for a response, he pulled Chloe away, his grip firm but not unkind.

Worried they might have more contact, Grant sternly warned Liam again. "Stay away from Chloe. She's a guest in our house, not your punching bag. If she gets hurt, you won't be able to explain it to Grandpa. Take care of yourself."

Grant's harsh scolding left Liam speechless.

He had just sparred with Chloe. Did Grant have to be so angry?

Was there some secret between him and Chloe?

Grant pulled Chloe to her room, and as the door slammed shut, he immediately changed his demeanor.

He pinned Chloe against the wall. Then, like a jealous husband, he began to warn Chloe. "Chloe, hasn't anyone told you to be careful around guys?"

His words surprised Chloe. She didn't think she had done anything wrong.

"Grant, did I do something wrong?" Chloe asked, her innocent eyes looking up at him. Grant suppressed his anger and explained, "What's going on between you and Liam?" Chloe replied, "Nothing's going on. We just had a fight."

"A fight? Before I came upstairs, I saw you on top of him, in that... position." Grant's voice was full of jealousy.

The thought of Chloe's soft body pressing against Liam's made him uncomfortable. She should belong to him, Grant.

"Grant, we were fighting. You don't need to worry about positions during a fight, right? Besides, Liam is your brother. We're all family. Why are you so angry?"

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Chloe's words only fueled Grant's anger. He pressed Chloe against the wall, lightly brushing her nose with his finger, and said fiercely, "He's still a guy. You need to know that besides me, you should stay away from other guys. Because you're the woman I have chosen."

With that, Grant kissed Chloe hard on the lips.

Chloe was stunned. What was wrong with Grant?

Was he in heat?

Why did he kiss her out of nowhere? But she couldn't resist his kiss at all.

Maybe because they were at home, Grant was bolder this time. He not only pinned Chloe against the wall but also slid his hand under her shirt.

When his cool fingers touched Chloe's skin, her body stiffened as if electrified.

It was the first time a man had touched her like this, and Chloe, usually so spirited, didn't know how to react.

She was flustered and nervous, especially as Grant's fingers moved up and down her body. Suddenly, she found herself feeling an inexplicable sense of passion.

Grant seemed pleased with her reaction and continued to explore Chloe's tender body...