Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Hearing Chloe's words, Odette's expression flickered for a moment.

But she quickly composed herself and said, "Chloe, seriously, this has nothing to do with me. You gotta believe me."

As she spoke, Odette reached out to grab Chloe's arm. Although Chloe was a bit annoyed, she didn't push her away.

Odette continued, "Chloe, I swear, I didn't mean to hurt you, and I definitely didn't plan to. I was just nervous, that's why I fell."

Seeing Odette keep explaining, Chloe decided not to argue further.

She nodded slightly and said, "Alright, I believe you."

"Good."

Odette brightened up.

"So... Chloe, do you have time in the next couple of days? Let's grab a meal together."

Without even thinking, Chloe directly refused, "No, my schedule's pretty tight these days. Let's talk about it later."

"Oh..." Odette was a bit disappointed. She then said, "How about after these few days?"

Chloe still refused, "We'll see."

"Alright, it's getting late. Let me walk you home," Odette said, reaching out to link arms with Chloe.

Chloe subtly pushed her away and said, "You don't need to. I'm almost home. It's just a few steps."

"Aren't you going to invite me in for a glass of water? I've been waiting here for quite a while," Odette said, still curious about Chloe and Grant's home.

Chloe decisively used Grant as an excuse to refuse.

She said, "Maybe another time. You know how Grant is. He doesn't like strangers at home."

Odette had gone to the same school as Grant, so she knew his temper. Besides, it was almost midnight, and visiting someone's home at this hour was indeed inappropriate. Standing at the entrance of the neighborhood, Odette chatted with Chloe for a bit longer before hailing a cab and leaving.

Watching her leave, Chloe couldn't help but seriously recall the events of that night on the deserted island.noveldrama

Chloe had put in a lot of effort to cut the ropes binding the three of them. They were about to jump onto the small boat when Odette fell to the ground, making a loud noise.

At that moment, Rena had suspected Odette.

Chloe had her doubts about Odette, too, but she remained calmer than Rena because she knew that even if they fell out with Odette, they couldn't escape danger in that situation.

Now that they were safe, and Odette was approaching her again, did she have some other big move planned?

Chloe was very curious.

At the same time, a slightly tipsy Hilary arrived at an underground casino.

Perry was at the casino, playing cards with some people. When those around Perry saw Hilary approaching, they quickly made way for her.

Perry was playing with the cards in his hand and smoking a cigarette.

Seeing Hilary, he glanced at her before turning his attention back to his cards.

"What are you doing here?" Perry seemed a bit displeased with Hilary's arrival.

Hilary boldly walked up to him, snatched the cards from his hand, and slammed them onto the table in front of him.

The people playing cards with Perry, seeing that Hilary was about to blow up, wisely left, giving the couple some space.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"

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Perry was pretty pissed about Hilary snatching his cards and called her "crazy." Hilary ignored him, glaring at Perry and saying, "Crazy? I think you're the one who's lost it."

"Perry, how low can you go? You insist on being with that woman, Lucy? I don't get it. You have so many women around you, why does it have to be her?"

"She's been sent overseas, and you still keep her around? Is she really that good in bed?"

Hilary was truly furious.

Her husband's being unfaithful was something she had come to terms with over the years. With the family's wealth entangled, their divorce wouldn't be easy.

"Sweetheart, I thought it was something serious. Are you jealous?"

"Yes, I do like Lucy, but don't worry, I still care about you and our family. There's no need to argue over another woman."

Perry looked at Hilary with a placating expression, thinking that she still cared about him.

Indeed, to make a woman jealous, you had to use another woman to defeat her.

Hilary was disgusted by Perry's words.

She retorted, "Damn it, have some shame."

"Jealous? Jealous of you and those women? How bored do you think I am? Perry, I'm

warning you, if you want to die, don't drag me and the kids down with you."

Hilary's words grew harsher, and her expression became increasingly grim. Perry was taken aback.

"What do you mean?"

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Hilary threw a stack of photos in front of Perry.

"Your woman messed with Chloe... Chloe is the beloved socialite of the Davis Family and the future matriarch of the Martin Family. A man like Grant won't let anyone who harms his interests off the hook. He's already spared Lucy once."

"This time, Lucy hurt Chloe again, and Grant has already found some clues."

"If he finds out that you brought Lucy back from overseas, do you think he'll let you

go?"

Hilary sternly reminded Perry.

Perry had some influence in Sovereign City, but he was still a bit behind Grant.

If he fell out with Grant, he wouldn't stand a chance.

"Damn it!"

Perry cursed under his breath, and Hilary didn't know who he was cursing.

"One more thing, I've invested all my money in Chloe's venture capital company over the years and made quite a bit."

"To me, Chloe is my benefactor. If your woman dares to touch my benefactor again, I swear I'll tear her apart."

"Perry, think carefully."

Hilary wasn't threatening Perry. Making someone like Lucy disappear was something she could easily do.

With that, Hilary turned and left.

Perry sat in the large casino, his expression heavy.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before someone came to deliver a message to him.