Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Harry smiled and said gleefully, "Win or lose, money and possessions, after all, we can't take them when we are born, nor can we take them when we die.

Besides, Grant, I'm curious. Who'd go out drinking with that ugly duckling? I mean, who'd want to play with her?

Yeah, I get it. She's not exactly a looker. You three brothers wouldn't give her the time of day. If she doesn't socialize, she'll never get married."

Harry's shallow comment made Grant smirk coldly.

He suddenly felt like the whole world was full of idiots. No one knew just how beautiful Chloe really was.

"Don't worry about that, Harry. Why are you so interested in Chloe's business anyway?

If you put this much effort into the Gonzalez family business, the Gonzalez Group would be on the stock market by now."

Hearing this, Harry scratched his head, speechless.

A few minutes later, Chloe came downstairs with a fake mole on her face. At the same time, Liam walked in, looking a bit worse for wear with some injuries from a bar fight.

To divert Grant's attention from herself, Chloe exaggeratedly called out as soon as she saw Liam. "Oh, Liam! What happened to your face? Did you get into a fight?"

Liam shot her an annoyed look.

He wouldn't tell Chloe that he saw a woman in the bar who resembled her, prompting him to chase after her in a flurry, only to return empty-handed.

No one seemed particularly concerned about Liam's situation.

Grant continued reading his newspaper, and Harry only glanced at Liam when Chloe made a fuss.

Liam getting into fights was nothing new. Why make a big deal out of it?

Ignoring Chloe, Liam headed upstairs to change clothes.

As Chloe watched Liam leave, the displeasure in her heart gradually turned into anger. Why was it that just because she had a few drinks, Grant clung to her arm tightly and interrogated her relentlessly?

She felt like all her actions were being magnified and scrutinized, while Liam's fight incident was easily brushed aside, with no one bringing it up. She felt this was a gross injustice.

With a determined look to seek justice, Chloe stormed over to Grant. Grant glanced up from the newspaper he was reading for three seconds as he saw her approaching, then gave her a cold stare before returning his gaze to the paper, as if her arrival was entirely unworthy of attention. Grant's attitude of total disregard made Chloe seethe with anger, feeling like her presence and emotions were completely ignored.

She snatched the newspaper from Grant's hands and started questioning him. "Grantie, you're so unfair! Liam and I are both in college. Why do you give me such a hard time for having a drink?

Liam's in school too, and he got into a fight. Why don't you ask him about that?" Chloe's expression was adorably fierce.

Harry, sitting on another couch, suddenly found Chloe's defiance interesting.

Despite being just the eldest brother of the Martin Family, Grant's authority was unquestionable, and his siblings dared not challenge him. The inherent pressure from their bloodline made his younger siblings refrain from acting out in his presence. Chloe was asking for trouble.

Grant didn't want to argue with her here. He planned to talk to her later, but Chloe was pushing it.

His face turned icy. He looked at Chloe and said, "You went out drinking without permission and you think you're in the right?"

Chloe was at a loss for words. She didn't expect Grant to bring up her drinking again. "Grantie, I'm talking about Liam's fight. Why are you bringing up my stuff again?"

"One thing at a time. Now, tell me, where did you go drinking today?" Grant tried to keep his tone gentle.

Chloe's mind raced as she tried to come up with a believable lie. "I just felt like having a drink, so I bought a couple of bottles on the street and had a few sips."

Grant saw through her lie immediately.

He stood up, towering over Chloe, his presence making it hard for her to breathe. She regretted provoking Grant.

"Not only did you sneak out to drink, but now you're lying? Chloe, you're getting out of hand. Looks like I need to teach you a lesson today."

Grant grabbed Chloe by the back of her neck like an eagle catching a chick and dragged her out of the living room.

Harry, watching from a distance, was too scared to even breathe.

He could already see what was coming for Chloe.

After all, the last time he angered Grant, he was pinned to the ground and kicked. It

was his childhood nightmare.

Grant dragged Chloe to the backyard of the Martin Mansion.

The backyard had a swimming pool, rarely used. Grant held Chloe by the neck and led her to the poolside.

Chloe, heedless of the danger, was still resisting.

"Grantie, you're so biased. I just had a little drink. It's not like I went out with guys. Do you have to make such a big deal out of it?"

Grant's face darkened at the mention of it

Was she thinking about picking up guys? If so, he needed to put a stop to it.

Without another word, Grant pulled Chloe into his arms, his face cold and imposing.

"What did you say? Chloe, is your heart fluttering with romance?

Didn't I tell you before? I am yours, there's no need to think about others.

If you don't remember, don't blame me for being harsh."

Before Chloe could react, Grant tightened his grip on her and kissed her hard.

Chloe's mind went blank.

This was the same man who said she was too young to drink.

But when he kissed her, did he not think she was too young?

And this was the backyard of the Martin Mansion. Wasn't he afraid someone would see them?

He was too bold.noveldrama

Chloe struggled to break free, but he was kissing her passionately, leaving no chance of letting her go.

Just then, Harry's voice called out...