Rural Belle & Three Heirs

"Hey, are you and Miss Davis an item? Is that for real?" Orlando couldn't help but ask.

At these upscale gatherings, personal questions were usually a no-go. Orlando bringing it up showed just how tight he was with Grant.

Grant didn't hesitate. He wrapped an arm around Chloe's shoulder and said, "Yeah, it's true. We're dating."

"And we're engaged. I'm planning to announce soon that I will marry Miss Chloe from the Davis Family at the right time."

As Grant said this, he looked at Chloe with a loving expression. Despite his formal suit, he didn't seem to care about Chloe's casual outfit.

He didn't mind the large mole on Chloe's face either.

Orlando grinned and congratulated them, "That's awesome, a real power couple. Mr. Martin, Miss Davis, should we get down to discussing our collaboration now?"

Grant nodded, "Sure thing."

Chloe chimed in, "But Orlando, shouldn't we first talk about the dividends from the contract we signed three years ago?"

Meanwhile, Isidora, dressed to the nines, stood awkwardly to the side, feeling like a discarded pawn. She didn't know whether to stay or leave.

She stood there, watching Grant's attentive care for Chloe and listening to Chloe's smooth conversation with Orlando.

She had planned to put Chloe down, but now she felt like the joke was on her.

Just then, Isidora got a notification about overdue medical bills.

[Miss Faye, please prepare the payment for Kathy's next treatment as soon as possible...]

Seeing the reminder, Isidora felt even more troubled.

In the crowd, Claudia, a big name in the entertainment industry, was chatting with a few attractive women. When she turned her head, she noticed Chloe sitting next to Grant, happily conversing with Orlando.

Remembering that she had seen Chloe at Michael's house earlier that afternoon, Claudia became curious about Chloe's identity.

She pulled a woman aside to inquire. "Who's that girl chatting with Mr. Orlando?"

"Her? You don't know? She's Miss Davis from the Davis Group..." The woman had seen Chloe at a previous gathering Michael had brought her to.

"Oh? Miss Davis from the Davis Group? Impressive," Claudia said, surprised.

No wonder, earlier today at Michael's house, when she scolded Rena a few times, Chloe was quick to jump in and stand up for Rena. That fierce, impulsive energy radiating from Chloe was something Claudia deeply disliked.

"Yes, I heard the Davis Family and the Martin Family have an engagement arranged by Nicholas and Louis." the woman continued.

"To help Miss Davis find a suitable husband among the three Martin brothers, she's been living with the Martin Family for nearly six months. Claudia, it seems Mr. Martin is quite fond of Miss Davis..."

The woman shared everything she knew with Claudia.

Claudia lowered her head in thought, then looked up to see Isidora standing alone.

She asked the woman again, "Who's that woman in the red dress? I thought I saw her sitting next to Mr. Martin earlier."

The woman glanced at Isidora and said, "I'm not sure. Seeing how close she was with Mr. Martin, I thought she was his new girlfriend."

"After all, a guy as impressive as Mr. Martin is bound to have a few companions."

"Claudia, let me tell you, at these high-end gatherings, it's usually his aunt Giselle who accompanies Mr. Martin. This woman, Isidora, might be the new financial director the Martin Group is grooming to replace Giselle."

The woman's speculation piqued Claudia's interest.

As a big shot in the entertainment industry, Claudia had helped many stars rise to fame, but that required capital investment.

The Martin Group's main business wasn't in entertainment, but they had invested in some entertainment ventures.

If she could connect with the Martin Group's financial director, her network would expand significantly.

Claudia became curious about Isidora, so she approached Isidora with a glass of wine. "Miss Faye, hello... I'm Claudia, in the entertainment business. I know Giselle Rodriguez quite well."

Being from the entertainment industry, Claudia knew how to talk. Calling her "Miss Faye" instantly elevated Isidora's status, making her happy.

"Hello, Claudia. I've heard Gigi mention you. She says you're very capable." Isidora's use of "Gigi" made her relationship with Giselle seem close.

Claudia froze when she heard Isidora address Giselle so intimately. She knew a thing or two about Giselle's private life-after all, when Giselle felt lonely and needed company

in bed, it was Claudia who had introduced her to those male models.

She knew Giselle had been divorced, worked at the Martin Group, and hadn't remarried or had children.

Isidora calling her "Gigi" suggested a close relationship. Could Isidora be Giselle's illegitimate daughter?

If so, Claudia needed to curry favor with Isidora.

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"Miss Faye, you seem close to Ms. Rodriguez?" Claudia probed.

Isidora smiled lightly, "Not very close. Gigi's health isn't great, so I take care of her." "Originally, Gigi was supposed to attend this event, but she wanted to give me some experience, so she sent me. Claudia, are you close with Gigi?"

The two exchanged pleasantries, each with their own agenda. They soon became familiar and exchanged contact information, planning to have tea together sometime.

From Isidora's words, Claudia sensed Giselle's trust in her. She thought Isidora might be Giselle's choice for Grant's future wife.

Isidora was quite attractive, much more so than Chloe with her large mole.noveldrama

Claudia thought Chloe didn't stand a chance.

So she decided to cozy up to Isidora.

Perhaps because the conversation with Orlando was going well, Grant and Chloe seemed in good spirits. After having some drinks, Chloe got up to go to the restroom.

Grant took the opportunity to ask Isidora to come over and take notes on his

conversation with Orlando, to prepare for future contract signing.

When Chloe returned from the restroom, she saw Isidora sitting close to Grant, taking

notes. She was almost leaning against him.

The scene looked quite intimate.

And Claudia was there, chatting with them...