Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Chloe was being kissed by Grant when she was startled by a faint clicking sound.

She buried her face in Grant's chest and whispered, "Grant, I think someone's taking pictures of us..."

"So what? We're in love, kissing out in the open. Who cares if someone snaps a few pics?" Grant said, gently rubbing Chloe's head.

Chloe blushed. "It's kinda embarrassing... Isn't it awkward?"

"As long as we're not embarrassed, the awkwardness is on them. Come on, Chloe, I'll give you a piggyback ride home." Grant bent down, signaling for Chloe to hop on his back.

Chloe hesitated for a moment. This felt oddly familiar, like a memory from her childhood of a boy whose face she couldn't quite remember giving her a piggyback ride.

Seeing Chloe hesitate, Grant urged, "Chloe, hurry up..."

Chloe climbed onto Grant's back, letting him carry her towards the Martin Family mansion.

Chloe was so light that Grant barely felt any weight as he carried her.

Back at the Martin Mansion, Chloe took a shower and then lay on her bed, video calling Nicholas.

Nicholas, who hadn't been in touch for several days, missed Chloe but still put on a serious face, asking about her studies and life. "Chloe, are you tired from school lately?"

"Grandpa, I'm not tired." Chloe replied.

She was in college now, so she didn't have to go to school every day like in middle and high school. She only needed to attend classes when she had them.

Nicholas nodded. "Good, as long as you're not tired. I didn't send you to Sovereign City to wear yourself out."

"Grandpa, I still miss our home. I've been away for almost six months now, and the long break is coming up. Can I go back for a visit?" Chloe missed the vastness of the Northwest, the simple and honest people, and the freedom to ride her motorcycle across the open land.

But Nicholas immediately refused. "Chloe, you need to stay in Sovereign City. Don't forget the promise you made when you left. You agreed to stay with the Martin Family for a year and not return to the Northwest."

"If you insist on coming back now, our agreement is off, and I can't guarantee I'll fulfill my promises to you."

"Besides, summer is coming, and I plan to find a place to cool off for a few days. I won't be home, so you should stay with the Martin Family. If you're bored, have them take you out for some fun."

Nicholas's refusal left Chloe feeling helpless. She was an adult and had been through many battles of wits with Nicholas.

She couldn't understand why Nicholas was so insistent on her marrying into the Martin Family.

After chatting with Nicholas for a while, Chloe ended the call. Just then, Grant, fresh from his shower, came over and flopped onto Chloe's bed, his body pressing heavily against hers.

Both of them smelled of the fresh scent of their body wash.

Chloe, feeling uncomfortable under Grant's weight, protested. "Grant, you're squishing me. Get off."

As she tried to push him away, she accidentally fell into his arms. Through their clothes, Grant's fingers lightly caressed her skin, moving like a pianist's over the keys.

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"Chloe, aren't you going to reward me?" Grant's deep eyes locked onto Chloe's face. Without her usual makeup, her skin was smooth and her cheeks glowed with youthful radiance.

She smelled so good that Grant struggled to resist the urge to kiss her.

"What kind of reward?" Chloe asked.

Grant pouted. "For investing in that big project for you... When it makes money, the profits are yours, and so is the principal."

Grant's investment was substantial. Regardless of the project's potential earnings, the initial investment alone was significant.

"Grant, you're so generous, giving me the principal too?" Chloe was excited.

She was staying with the Martin Family temporarily, and while they took care of her daily needs, her personal expenses were her own. Plus, Nicholas regularly sent her money, so she was never short on cash. She was practically a rich girl.

"Of course, I have to be generous with you. Unlike you, who won't even give me a little reward." Grant pouted like a child.

Chloe propped her head up with one arm and asked seriously, "So, what kind of reward do you want?"

Grant smirked mischievously, pulling Chloe closer. "How about... you reward yourself to me?"

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Chloe barely had time to react before Grant's lips were on hers.

She initially wanted to resist, but all her resistance melted into soft moans under Grant's touch.

Grant was skilled in the art of love, teasing Chloe step by step until her body was hot and her breathing heavy.

Despite his desire, Grant restrained himself, stopping short of going further. After Chloe reached her peak, he got up and headed to the bathroom.

Watching Grant leave, Chloe sat up, feeling a mix of confusion and frustration.

From Grant's behavior, she could tell he was attracted to her. But she couldn't understand why, even when they were so close, he held back. He'd rather take a cold shower than go all the way with her.

She was an adult and knew what she wanted and didn't want.

Was Grant not interested in taking things further, or was he saving himself for someone else?

Chloe didn't know.

This left her feeling disappointed, even making her want to conquer Grant.

With these thoughts, Chloe fell into a deep sleep. The next morning, she met up with

her friends Rena and Zara, sharing her confusion.

She hoped her friends could help her understand why Grant hadn't taken the final

step.

After explaining the situation, Rena gave her opinion. "Chloe, if Grant is already sleeping next to you, it's unlikely he could control himself. Unlike Michael, who wouldn't hold back..."