Rural Belle & Three Heirs

The news Anissa dropped was so sudden that Grant felt dizzy for a moment.

Yet as president of the Martin Group, he retained the discernment expected of his position. After a moment's reflection, he addressed Anissa, "Mom, there might be some misunderstanding about this situation."

"I've seen Mic with a girl, and they seemed pretty close. He probably isn't gay like you think." he continued, "How about this, I'll meet with him tomorrow and ask him what's going on."

Hearing Grant say this, Anissa finally felt a bit relieved. She looked at Grant and had to admit, her eldest son did have the demeanor of a big brother.

But she still felt uneasy. Every time she couldn't sleep at night, Philip's exaggerated face and tone would flash before her eyes.

Because of this, she hadn't dared to sleep for several nights.

She was terrified of being chased by a man like Philip calling her "Mom." That feeling made her very depressed.

Grant comforted Anissa some more, and she finally calmed down.

Perhaps to assert her authority as a mother, she bit her lip and said to Grant, "I will never agree to Mic marrying a man. Unless I'm dead."

After saying this, Anissa got up and left Grant's study. As she opened the door, she seemed to catch a glimpse of Isidora's figure slipping away.

Michael liking men was a painful secret for Anissa as a mother. She was very concerned about appearances and didn't want anyone to know about it.

That was why she had called Grant to the study to talk.

She suspected that Isidora had been eavesdropping on their conversation. Anissa's face darkened.

She went to her room in the back building, tidied herself up, and prepared to sleep. Isidora brought a cup of sleep-aid tea to her.

"Anissa, please drink this tea before you sleep. You've been having insomnia these past few days, so I specifically asked the doctor for a calming tea. He said it would help with your sleeplessness." she said in gentle tone.

Anissa snorted coldly. "Just leave it there."

Usually, before Anissa went to bed, Isidora would stay in her room and chat with her for a while.

So tonight, after putting down the tea, she didn't leave.

Trying to be clever, she attempted to comfort Anissa, "Anissa, you really don't need to make yourself upset over the kids' issues."

Hearing this, Anissa frowned. At that moment, she confirmed her suspicion that Isidora had indeed been eavesdropping on her conversation with Grant.

However, Isidora didn't notice Anissa's fleeting displeasure.

She continued, "Anissa, it's the 21st century now. People's minds are much more open. There are all sorts of relationships out there. You don't need to worry about Mic."

"You should relax and take care of your health. If Mic is happy, let him be. Don't let this small issue ruin your relationship with him."

Isidora's attempt at being clever instantly ignited Anissa's anger.

She thought, Michael being gay wasn't a small issue. Anissa had kept this matter tightly under wraps to prevent others from gossiping about the Martin Family.

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The Martin Family was a prestigious family, and Michael was a hotshot in the entertainment industry. If word got out that he was gay, it would not only affect Michael's career but also plunge the Martin Family's business into crisis.

At that point, Louis would definitely blame her for failing to raise their sons properly. Her reputation as a strict mother would collapse because of this.

By then, she would hold no sway in the Martin family. Having poured every ounce of cunning into becoming its mistress, she would never allow this matter to jeopardize the intricate schemes she'd woven over a lifetime.

How dare Isidora meddle in her affairs?

Not noticing Anissa's anger, Isidora called out to her. "Anissa..."

At that moment, Anissa's anger surged, and she could no longer suppress it. She raised her hand and slapped Isidora hard across the face.

"Isidora, you've gone too far. When did the Martin Family's affairs become your business? How I handle my relationship with my son is none of your concern. Are you out of your mind, telling me to accept my son being gay?"

Anissa had always been relatively polite to Isidora out of respect for Giselle. But today, she didn't care about her status and slapped Isidora hard.

Isidora was stunned by the slap.

She covered her face, standing in front of Anissa with a pale face, "Anissa, I... I was just... I was just trying to help. I'm sorry..."

Isidora didn't know what to do. She stammered apologies to Anissa.

Anissa gave her a cold look and scolded, "I can tell if you're genuinely trying to help. I'm telling you, you must keep this matter strictly confidential. Not a word to anyone." "If I hear even a whisper outside, I'll know it was you who spread it. And I won't let you off."

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"Get out." she shouted.

Seeing Anissa's anger, Isidora didn't dare stay in her room any longer.

She covered her face and hurriedly left.

After Isidora left the room, Anissa clutched her head and collapsed heavily onto thenoveldrama

bed.

Back in her room, Isidora looked at her swollen face in the mirror, tears of grievance welling up in her eyes. She wanted to cry but had to hold it back.

She thought she had been trying hard to curry favor with Anissa.

But she didn't expect Anissa to show no mercy when she slapped her.

Privately, the servants called her someone who only knew how to please others, and she couldn't fight back.

Now, after being slapped by Anissa, she fully understood her situation. She was like a parasite.

A parasite that Anissa had been using. Once she was no longer useful, Anissa would kick her out without hesitation.

These days, she had been living a life of luxury in the Martin Family. She couldn't go back to her previous life of poverty.

She had to work hard to secure her place in the Martin Family.

Isidora touched her sore face, looking at herself in the mirror, her face darkening.

She heard from Claudia that in a week's time, the pre-release event for "Sixty-Six Letters" would be held, with many celebrities attending. Isidora planned to use this opportunity to make Chloe the laughingstock of Sovereign City.