Rural Belle & Three Heirs

As the group got closer, Chloe, desperate to protect herself, grabbed a rock from the ground. She wasn't about to go down without a fight.

Just when she was ready to fight for her life, her earlier hope came true. Grant, in his dark blue trench coat, appeared in front of her like he had just descended from heaven.

Behind him were the guys who had gotten out of the car earlier, and the bald dude Chloe had seen was now tightly restrained by Grant's men. The moment Grant saw Chloe, he quickened his pace, urgently running towards her.

At that moment, Chloe felt the heavy burden on her back lighten considerably. Grant's sudden appearance seemed to fill her with a new surge of strength. A mix of disbelief and uncontainable joy flashed in her eyes as she exclaimed, "Grantie, you finally came..."

That tender, almost broken call of "Grantie" made Grant's heart twist in agony. Without a moment's hesitation, he rushed to Chloe's side. Just as she was about to collapse, he caught her and held her tight. "Chloe, I'm so sorry I was late and made you suffer," he whispered, his voice filled with regret and relief.

Grant clung to Chloe as if she might vanish, cradling her with a firmness both protective and desperate, while her tears streamed down her face, each one a testament to her ordeal.

"Grantie, I thought I was gonna die here. I was so scared..." she sobbed, clutching his waist. Her grip tightened, drawing security from the solid reassurance of his presence.

As Chloe wept, Grant's heart shattered. After ensuring she had no serious injuries, he gently picked her up in his arms, prepared to leave this place of nightmares behind.

Turning to his men, who stood at attention, he ordered, "Clean this place up. Don't let anyone who hurt Chloe escape."

Once inside Grant's car, Chloe, overcome with exhaustion and the emotional toll of the evening, fell into a deep, merciful sleep in his arms. Grant held her, looking down at her dirt-streaked face and tear-stained cheeks, cursing himself silently a hundred times over for not having been there sooner.

He reached out and gently stroked Chloe's face, whispering, "I'm sorry, Chloe, I didn't protect you well."

Maybe because she felt safe, Chloe slept soundly. When she woke up and opened her eyes, she saw Zara sitting beside her.

Seeing Chloe awake, Zara nervously asked, "Chloe, how are you? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere? The Martin Family has doctors on standby outside. If you're uncomfortable, I'll call them right away."

"Zara, don't worry, I'm fine. Everything's okay." Chloe didn't want Zara to worry, so she didn't mention the pain she felt.

Zara's tears fell. "Chloe, you scared me to death. If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have called you to the dining room yesterday. I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Since learning about Chloe's incident yesterday, Zara had been blaming herself. She believed that if she hadn't messaged Chloe, Chloe would have stayed in the living room with the guests and wouldn't have been kidnapped.

Seeing Zara's guilt, Chloe forced a smile. She grabbed Zara's hand and said, "Zara, it's not your fault. These guys were after me. Even if you hadn't called, I couldn't have dodged it. It's just a bummer I didn't get to eat any of that barbecue I worked so hard on."

Chloe's words made Zara, who was crying, burst into laughter. She glanced at Chloe and said, "You, even after a near-death experience, are still thinking about food? You're something else."

Chloe touched her belly and said weakly, "What else? I've missed a bunch of meals, okay? Hurry up and get me something to eat, I'm starving."

Soon, Zara called the Martin Family's servants, who brought some food for Chloe. While Chloe was eating, Zara sat beside her and recounted everything that happened yesterday.

"Chloe, when we heard you were missing yesterday, the Martin brothers went nuts. Grant started making calls right away, Michael led the bodyguards out, and Liam was in a panic, searching everywhere. They nearly turned Sovereign City upside down. Luckily, they found you; otherwise, they would have worried themselves sick."

Zara's words weren't exaggerated. People always said the three Martin brothers were the most untouchable presence in Sovereign City, but in reality, they had never seen them angry.

Yesterday, Zara really saw it. Even from over 100 feet away, she could feel the murderous aura coming off them. Especially Grant, whose imposing presence made people keep their distance.

Chloe responded nonchalantly to Zara's words while eating, "Of course they were worried. If something really happened to me, would Louis let them off?"

Hearing Chloe's words, Zara shook her head. "No, that's not it. I could tell they were genuinely worried, not just because of pressure from their grandfather. Chloe, I think they all seem to like you."

Chloe broke out in goosebumps. She first touched the mole on her face, then quickly said to Zara, "Don't talk nonsense. With my current ugly appearance, how could they like me? If that's the case, I have to say, their taste is really unique."

Although Chloe denied it, in her mind, she kept replaying the moment Grant appeared - his determined expression and caring gestures touched her deeply. She suddenly realized that Grant was not just a reliable partner and friend; he seemed to hold a much more special place in her heart.

Thinking of this, Chloe's face turned red. She shyly lowered her head, trying to hide the fluttering in her heart.

Seeing Chloe like this, a smile appeared on Zara's face. She quietly said to Chloe, "Chloe, which one do you think likes you the most?"noveldrama