Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 80 Are You Very Afraid of Me?

Chloe had just sent a message to Liam when he replied: [She's volunteering at the orphanage? That's so sweet

of her! | really like her, she's my idol for a reason.] Chloe rolled her eyes at Liam's message. She didn't want to

waste tand shot back: [Cut the crap, are you coming or not? If not, I'll let your idol know.] Liam quickly

responded: [Of course, I'm in.]

With Liam's confirmation, Chloe felt relieved. Liam had a bunch of friends who were into motorcycles and had

sserious cash. The money they blew on bikes could fund the orphanage for years. No way Liam was going

alone. He needed to bring his crew.

Thinking of this, Chloe sent another message: [There's a lot to do at the orphanage. Bring sfriends to help

your goddess.]

Liam replied fast: [Got it, ugly girl. Having you around is a blessing. Once | master those motorcycle skills from

my idol, I'll owe you big time.]

Chloe ignored Liam and turned to Philip and Rena to figure out how to trick Michael into going to the orphanage.

At the stime, she messaged Zara, asking her to be at the orphanage that day and to bring her journalist

friends-Since Chloe wanted to raise funds for the orphanage, she needed to create sbuzz. She aimed to

gather high-profile celebs and well-known figures to get them to open their wallets.

That evening, when Chloe got back to the Martin Mansion, the three brothers weren't hyet. Usually, Chloe

would head upstairs to shower and change as soon as she got home, but today, she had to schagainst

Michael, so she stayed downstairs. She grabbed her laptop and settled in the living room, starting to plot her

plan.

Within a few minutes, Michael, who had been filming all day, walked in. Seeing Chloe busy in the living room, he

curiously approached. "Chloe, what are you up to?"

Chloe looked up at Michael and said, "Just making a plan."

"Oh? | didn't know college students needed to make plans. Letsee what kind of plan you're making." Michael

was always chatty, especially when he sensed Chloe was up to something interesting, so he easily stepped into

the trap. Michael took Chloe's laptop and glanced at it.

"A plan for volunteering at the orphanage..." Michael read out loud.

Chloe played it cool. "Oh, don't bother looking. How could a big star like you volunteer at an orphanage? It

doesn't mean anything to you. Besides, even if you wanted to volunteer, you couldn't handle the hardship. It's

late, go upstairs and wash up for bed."

Chloe's reverse psychology worked like a charm. Michael immediately said, "Chloe, are you underestimating me?

You think I can't handle a bit of hardship? Plus, volunteering at the orphanage is good for my image as an actor.

I'm telling you, I'm going to that volunteer event whether you like it or not. And if you don't take me, forget

about any film investments fromin the future."

After saying that, Michael jotted down the tand place from Chloe's laptop, put away his phone, and headed

upstairs, leaving Chloe stunned.

She had thought Liam was easy to manipulate, but Michael too? Just a few words and he was on board? This was

almost too easy.

Surprised, Chloe shared Michael's reaction in her group chat with Philip and Rena.

Philip replied: [Chloe, from what you said, Michael seems gullible. Just a little push and he's in?]

Chloe was just as baffled: [Exactly! | thought I'd have to be more clever about it.]

Rena reassured her: [Don't overthink it. Since he's agreed, let's get ready. Chloe, we'll follow your plan and work

separately. Whether we can raise the money for the orphanage depends on us.] After chatting with them, Chloe

closed her laptop. Helping the orphanage through this crisis would be the most meaningful thing she had done in

her college life.

With Michael's part settled, Chloe picked up her laptop and was about to head upstairs when Grant walked in.

He was wearing a long trench coat

that suited his tall frame, giving Rim a

commanding preséyice He seemed

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As he took off his coat, he greeted Chloe, his deep eyes locking onto her. Chloe felt a bit flustered. Lately, she'd

been inexplicably nervous around Grant. Was it their misaligned energies?

Chloe wanted to make a quick exit. But Grant's cool voice stopped her. "Chloe, what were you busy with today?

You left early this morning."

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Seeing Chloe not answering, Grant, having hung up his coat, walked over to her. He looked at her expression and

lowered his face, asking, "So nervous? Are you afraid of me?"