Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 43 Not Making Money at the Expense of Conscience

Michael didn't really want Chloe tagging along; he had his own reasons.

As a star from a rich family, he was always surrounded by fans, and it was getting old. Having Chloe around was

the perfect way to keep people at bay. She wasn't a classic beauty, but her sharp wit and quick comebacks were

something he really enjoyed. Plus, the engagement between the Martin and Davis families made Chloe the

perfect cover.

Spending twith her, Michael found out she had a fierce ambition and a strong drive to succeed. So he had a

plan in mind, just in case she turned him down.

"Well... you don't want to go? If that's the case, I'll take you hin a bit," Michael said, playing it cool in front of

Chloe.

When Chloe heard him say he'd take her home, she didn't say anything.

Just then, Michael's phone rang in his pocket.

He answered it, making sure Chloe saw the screen, which showed a call from director Cedric Gray.

"Hey Cedric, it's Mic. You hitting the party tonight? What? An $8 billion project to chat about? Cedric, I'm all in.

That last $200 million | threw in with you almost made a billion back. You've got a killer instinct; the box office

was off the charts. Alright, catch you later."

Michael hung up, noticing Chloe's surprised look.

"That was Cedric, the director with billion-dollar box office hits. We're really close, and he always bringsin on

money-making deals," he bragged.

Seeing Chloe's interest, he switched tactics. "Chad, the next intersection is the way home, right? Turn there and

take Miss Davis hfirst," he told the driver, Chad Myers.

Hearing Michael say he was taking her home, Chloe panicked a bit. She couldn't pass up a business opportunity

with a billion-dollar box office director.

Just as the driver was about to turn, Chloe grabbed Michael's arm. "Mic, I'm actually very interested in your party.

Why don't you takealong and showwhat it's all about?" she said.

Seeing Chloe fall for his trick, Michael felt a rush of joy. In reality, his project with Cedric was still short on funds,

and he wanted Chloe to invest.

Michael softened his tone, "You really want to go?"

"Yes, | do."

"You can't go like this. Your current look is a bit... inappropriate for the occasion. You need a makeover," Michael

said, pointing at Chloe's two large braids. "Do | really look that bad?"

Michael nodded. "Yes, but don't worry. With me, you'll be a rising star in the fashion world."

While Chloe was still in shock, Michael, like skind of magician, pulled out a makeup bag from the car and

quickly gave her a makeover. He untied Chloe's braids and styled her hair into a high bun, adding a small crystal

tiara on top. He then applied sfoundation to cover the birthmark Chloe had deliberately drawn on her face.

He also used smakeup to cover a large mole and drew a pair of wings next to it, making it look like a

butterfly about to take flight. After his makeover, Chloe's appearance completely changed. The bun highlighted

her long neck, and the delicate skin on her neck shone with a radiant glow. With a large diamond necklace

around her neck, Chloe's entire aura was elevated. For a moment, Michael was stunned. He couldn't believe that

the girl everyone thought was ugly could look so dazzling with such a simple makeover. Having also prepared an

evening gown for her, now he could already picture her in it. Michael had been around many women and seen

many beautiful ones, but he had never seen someone with such strong potential as Chloe. He thought Chloe's

profile resembled a famous star in the industry. "What are you looking at? Never seen an ugly girl before?" In

Michael's dazed gaze, Chloe seemed to realize something. She glared at Michael and then quickly turned her

face away.

She didn't want the three brothers of the Martin Family to discover her secret. She just wanted to leave, to

escape from Sovereign City.

The car drove quickly and arrived at the party venue in a few minutes. After they entered the building, Michael

assisted Chloe in finding a dressing room, and when she emerged in an elegant dress, holding Michael's arm, she

captured everyone's attention at the party.

Everyone knew Michael and Karlie were a well-known couple in their social circle. So, who was this girl he had

brought instead?

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"Exactly, isn't Mic dating Karlie? Did they break up?"

"Who knows? Maybe this girl is clinging to Mic."

"This girl doesn't seem to belong here. How can she compete with Karlie? Mic is probably just playing with her."

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When she saw Chloe holding Michael's arm, a hint of displeasure flashed across her face.