Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Over the years, Claudia had worked with Michael quite a bit, and she knew him well.

Michael was a very rational guy; he knew what he needed.

Claudia believed he would make the right choice.

Michael placed the items in his hand on the coffee table in front of him, sat down, crossed his legs, and said casually to Claudia, "If I end up as a nobody because of marriage issues, so be it."

"At worst, I'll quit being a star and go home to inherit the family business. My big brother Grant will always find me a job."

Michael's words made Claudia stand up abruptly. She never expected the usually wise Michael to make such an unwise choice.

"Mic..."

"Claudia, I didn't like to be controlled by anyone. Even my grandfather never forced me into anything, and I don't want anyone else to either." Michael met Claudia's gaze, not backing down an inch.

To avoid an argument, Claudia took a step back.

She picked up her bag, ready to leave.

As she was about to go, she said, "Mic, think it over... Hanging out with some unsavory people will only bring you down."noveldrama

Claudia's words were pointed, and she glanced towards the small living room, catching sight of Chloe's head peeking out.

It was clear that the "unsavory people" she referred to meant Chloe.

Chloe reacted as if her tail had been stepped on. "Who are you calling unsavory? You're the unsavory one! Your whole family is unsavory..."

Seeing Chloe about to storm out of the small living room to confront Claudia, Zara and Rena quickly held her back.

Michael had already had a confrontation with Claudia, and if Chloe joined in, it would seem like bullying.

"Alright, Chloe, we're here to discuss a collaboration with Michael, not to start a fight," Zara reminded Chloe.

Chloe swallowed her anger for the moment.

Michael walked Claudia to the door, and Rena pulled Chloe and Zara aside.

"Zara, Chloe, when you see Mic later, don't mention what Claudia said about me." Rena said nervously.

"Why not? Claudia was way out of line. She's bullying you, and since you're dating Michael, he has a responsibility to protect you," Chloe argued.

Chloe was exactly that type of person-someone who not only refused to tolerate any injustice or mistreatment for herself but also couldn't stand to see those she cared about suffer.

Rena listened to Chloe and said softly, "Chloe, I understand what you're saying."

"I'm dating Mic, and he does have a responsibility to protect me, but Mic has already done so much for me. I don't want him to feel like being with me means dealing with endless issues."

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Seeing Rena like this, Chloe didn't say anything more. She wasn't Rena and couldn't fully understand Rena's feelings at that moment.

This was something between Rena and Michael, and it was best to let them handle it themselves.

After seeing Claudia off, Michael returned with a serious expression. But when he saw Chloe, he brightened up and brought out some snacks he had just bought.

"Chloe, when I got your call saying you were coming over, I went out and bought some snacks. See, I'm not such a bad brother, am I?" Michael set aside his earlier displeasure and spoke to Chloe.

To be fair, during the time Michael had been staying with the Martin family, he had treated Chloe quite well. Though he could be a bit of a chatterbox, he always took on a brotherly role with Chloe.

Chloe didn't stand on ceremony and took the snacks Michael handed her, she said as she ate. "Mic, Zara and I came today to discuss a collaboration with you."

"You know, I recently started a media company called Summit Media Solutions and signed two new actors, Philip and Floyd. Their show just launched."

"Zara and the team came up with a plan to boost our company's profile by collaborating with you. Don't worry, we won't take advantage of you. Whatever fee you require, we'll pay."

Chloe explained her intentions to Michael, and Zara handed over a draft contract.

For some reason, before they arrived, Zara had been excited about meeting the famous Michael, but now that she was face-to-face with him, she was silent. There was no sign of the admiration she had previously shown.

Chloe thought Zara had matured a bit.

Since it was Chloe's new company, Michael couldn't refuse outright. But he also had to consider Grant, as Chloe's company was started because of a bet with Grant.

If Michael collaborated with Chloe, would it speed up the breakup between the Davis and Martin families?

After much thought, Michael didn't agree immediately. He promised to consider it and discuss it with his agent before making a decision.

Reaching this point in the conversation was already a good outcome.

After some more small talk, Chloe and Zara left.

On the way, Chloe curiously asked Zara, "Zara, before we met Michael, you said you wanted his autograph. Why didn't you ask for it when you had the chance?"

Zara's expression turned sour. "Chloe, I realized I don't like Michael as much anymore." "What? What do you mean you don't like him anymore? You've been following him since he debuted, and now you don't like him?" Chloe was surprised.

Zara nodded. "Yes, seeing Rena with him, enduring such humiliation, made me realize that the price of loving him was far too steep. By comparison, I prefer my relationship with Liam. Even though he's blunt and harsh, I feel like he's much more decisive than Michael."

At that moment, Zara suddenly missed Liam, the freedom and joy of riding on his motorcycle.

At the same time, Giselle pushed open the door to Grant's office. As the CFO of the Martin Group, Giselle would accompany Grant to a high-profile event in the evening.