Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Seeing the man, Chloe instinctively felt a surge of caution. She quickly stuffed her phone into her purse.

Then, she clenched her fists, ready to defend herself if the man tried anything.

Sure enough, her gut was right. Someone was tailing her. If she had to guess, these folks were probably tied to the smuggling operations along the coast.

She had just passed by that area last night, and they had already tracked her down. She had to admit, these people were pretty efficient.

As the man in sunglasses got closer, Chloe braced herself for a potential confrontation.

Just then, the driver who had come to pick her up rolled down the car window and called out, "Miss Davis, I'm here!"

The man in sunglasses quickly turned his head when he heard someone call Chloe's name.

Seeing the burly driver, he changed direction and walked away.

Chloe took a moment to steady herself before heading to her car. She opened the door and got into the back seat.

As the driver hit the gas, Chloe felt a cold sweat break out on her back.

The driver noticed her tense expression in the rearview mirror and asked softly, "Miss Davis, you okay?"

Chloe shook her head. "No, it's just that..."

Chloe barely got half her sentence out when she turned her head-and through the car window, she saw the same sunglasses-wearing guy now walking straight toward her vehicle.

He must've noticed her staring, because suddenly, he flipped her off with a vicious smirk curling under those shades.

The driver didn't notice this small detail and continued, "Miss Davis, what happened back there?"

Chloe, flustered, replied, "Nothing much, just chatting with some friends for a bit too long. I'm a little tired..."

"Oh... Well, you can rest for a while. We'll be at Mr. Martin's villa in about ten minutes." The driver sped up, heading toward the Grant villa.

When they arrived at the Grant villa, Chloe opened the door and went inside, finding the dining table already set with a carefully prepared dinner.

Grant had made a light meal and even lit some candles, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Normally, Chloe would have been thrilled by such a romantic setup, but today, she felt a bit weary.

Grant came out of the kitchen and, seeing Chloe's low spirits, walked over to her. He wrapped his arms around her, kissed her forehead gently, and then cupped her face with concern. "Chloe, what's wrong? You seem upset today. Are you feeling unwell? Or is something bothering you?"

Hearing Grant's gentle words, Chloe shook her head. "No, I'm not unwell..."

"Then why are you upset?" Grant was puzzled.

Chloe reached out and hugged Grant's waist, resting her face against his chest.

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She said, "I'm not upset, I just missed you."

Hearing this, Grant chuckled softly. He lifted Chloe and sat down on the living room sofa, holding her tightly in his arms as he spoke. "I missed you too, a lot.

Chloe, I'm sorry. I've been swamped with work and dealing with some family stuff. I haven't had much time to spend with you."

As Grant apologized, he kissed Chloe's perfect jawline.

Chloe giggled as his stubble tickled her. She tried to hold his face to stop him from nuzzling her like a puppy.

Grant didn't comply. If she wouldn't let him nuzzle her face, he nuzzled her neck instead. Chloe, overwhelmed by Grant's affection, finally took control. She cupped his face and kissed him gently on the lips.

Chloe's kiss was soft and light, like a gentle breeze, creating a sense of calm.

Grant lifted his face, letting Chloe kiss him.noveldrama

One of his large hands held her waist, while the other slipped under her shirt, caressing her smooth skin.

They kissed for a long time, lost in each other. Chloe could feel Grant's desire.

She had never wanted to kiss Grant as much as she did at that moment, to just hold him and keep kissing.

Grant, overwhelmed by Chloe's kisses, finally stopped her.

With a look of desire, he said, "Chloe, if you keep kissing me like this, are you planning to skip dinner? You've got me all worked up. How do you plan to handle it?"

Realizing the trouble she had caused, Chloe quickly jumped off Grant's lap and pulled him to the dinner table.

During dinner, Grant sat close to Chloe, wiping her mouth and offering her water, his attentive care revealing his true intentions.

After dinner, Chloe took a shower and planned to relax in bed with her phone. But Grant invited her for a night run.

Grant was always mindful of his health. Whenever he had time, he either went to the gym or for a run. Chloe also enjoyed exercising, so she agreed without much thought.

They changed into workout clothes and jogged along the villa's paths, chatting as they

ran.

Chloe asked, "Grantie, do you know anyone in Sovereign City involved in smuggling?" Grant was taken aback by the question. "Why are you asking about smuggling? Are you interested in illegal business?"

Chloe rolled her eyes at him. "Of course not. I was just curious."

"Oh... I know someone involved in smuggling. If you want to know more, I can introduce you."

Grant had connections in both the legal and illegal worlds of Sovereign City. His business was extensive, but he never engaged in illegal activities himself.

Hearing that Grant had connections, Chloe said, "No need. I'm not interested in that business. It's just that my aunt mentioned Kathy, and I wanted to look into it quickly."