Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 170 Not Being Morally Blackmailed Vernon flew into a rage, harshly scolding his partner with swift and severe actions. Witnessing this, the others quickly followed suit, not wanting to fall behind.

The usually docile women were now receiving rebukes and reprimands from their respective men, creating a temporarily chaotic scene. The men's tones were both angry and urgent.

Within a few minutes, the clamor began to subside, giving way to a chorus of apologies. Various tones and phrases, tinged with a mix of panic and resignation, intertwined in the room.

"Mr. Martin, it's our fault for not teaching our women better. Please, for the sake of our long-standing partnership, ask Miss Davis to forgive us." "Yeah, Mr. Martin, we messed up." "Mr. Martin..." These men didn't want to bow to someone as young as Chloe, but they also couldn't risk offending the Davis Family.

They assumed Chloe was with Grant, and if Grant spoke on their behalf, Chloe would surely listen to him.

They cautiously cast sidelong glances in Chloe's direction while continuing to apologize to Martin, hoping to defuse the crisis. The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly oppressive and tense, with each man's face appearing haggard and resigned.

After all, the things these women said today would cause a lot of trouble for these men if they ever reached Nicholas's ears.

At best, they'd struggle in the business world.

At worst, they might disappear from it entirely.

Nicholas, a business titan, could control even the powerful Martin Family. What were they compared to him? Seeing everyone trying to curry favor with him, Grant smirked.

He scratched his forehead and said, "I think you're apologizing to the wrong person." Grant's words left everyone stunned.

They looked at him, thinking their relationship with him would smooth things over. But it seemed Grant wasn't willing to help.

Grant added, "Your women offended Miss Davis of the Davis Family. Miss Davis is right in front of you. I think you should apologize to her directly to show your sincerity.

Even though the Martin Family has a marriage agreement with the Davis Family, I have no right to pressure Miss Davis into forgiving anyone she doesn't want to forgive.

I'm very democratic and won't be morally coerced." Grant ignored their shocked faces and threw these words at them.

These big shots were all shrewd individuals who had weathered various storms in the business world. If they made a mistake and apologize to Grant, they wouldn't consider it a loss of face. But to apologize to Chloe, well, that was...

They looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

At that moment, an elderly man with a cane stepped forward. His sharp, eagle-like eyes swept over the crowd, making them feel immense pressure.

The elderly man slightly raised his head, his eyes exuding a cold sharpness and wisdom, as if he could see through each person's heart. Those business moguls, who had once prided themselves on their battlefield-honed instincts in the business world, now felt an overwhelming invisible pressure under the elderly man's gaze. Unconsciously, they stood up straighter, and seven bowed their heads slightly.

The old man approached Chloe, bowed respectfully, and greeted her, "Hello, Miss Davis." Chloe hadn't yet responded when the surrounding murmurs began to swell, with many people quietly inquiring about the elderly man's identity. However, in the next moment, Vernon's voice suddenly broke the brief silence. "Mr. Franklin?" Vernon recognized the old man immediately. The old man was Nicholas's longtdriver.

Herman Franklin was a shrewd man. After years of driving for Nicholas and overhearing many of his calls, he started investing based on Nicholas's strategies.

Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ñe5sto catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! He began with small investments, then moved on to larger ones.

By the the retired, he had unexpectedly beca multimillionaire.

Over the years, although he had aged and no longer served as Nicholas's driver, the business acumen he had acquired during his twith Nicholas had earned him a highly respected position in the industry.

He remained active in business but never forgot the Davis Family's kindness.

Seeing Chloe being humiliated by these young moguls, he felt compelled to stand up for her.

"Grandpa Franklin, what a surprise to see you here," Chloe said. Herman had watched her grow up, and it wasn't inappropriate for her to call him grandpa.

"Oh, I was invited to a gallery event and didn't expect to see you here, Miss Davis. I have a nice estate in Oceancrest City. After these folks apologize, could you cand givesbusiness advice?" Herman lowering himself to ask Chloe for business advice? Everyone was stunned.

They couldn't believe that Herman, a well-established figure in the business world, would treat a young girl with such respect and even ask for her guidance.

Did she even know anything about business? "Sure, but it seems these people aren't very sincere about apologizing," Chloe said, glancing at the crowd.

They were all anxious.

Hearing Chloe's words, Herman laughed and waved his cane. "Miss Davis, it's fine. If they don't apologize, we just won't do business with them." Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ñe5sto catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! "Mr. Graves, I heard from my grandson that you wantedto introduce you to Mr. Davis?" "Mr. Carr, you can forget about participating in our Oceancrest City business." "Mr. Schmidt, I'm too old to handle your investment requests." "And Mr. Wheeler, I can't help with your daughter's acting career..." Herman casually ended his business relationships with these people, leaving them pale and at a loss.

They were big shots, but Herman was a titan.

Vernon, always quick-witted, was the first to react. "Mr. Franklin, Lom apologize. My woman offended Miss Davis, and I will definitely apologize to her. I'll even kneel if I have to." Vernon said this and slapped his wife again. "Apologize to Miss Davis."

Vernon's women, now thoroughly subdued, lowered herself and began to apologize to Chloe. Miss Davis, to I'm sorry. I was blind and offended you. I promise never to speak ill of you again." Vernon's sincerity brought a smile to Chloe's face.

She appreciated Vernon's attitude and asked, "You wanted to see my grandfather for something?" Vernon quickly replied, "Miss Davis, my business is facing a crisis, and I was hoping Mr. Davis could help me..." Chloe understood he was asking for an investment.

Nicholas had retired years ago and no longer handled such matters.

Given Vernon's good attitude, Chloe decided to help him, showing these clueless moguls that she, the Davis Family's young heiress, was not to be trifled with.