Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Grant didn't even give her a sideways glance as he walked right past her.

Isidora tried again, "Grantie, you thirsty? Want me to get you some tea? What kind do you like?"

Grant loved tea, which was why the Martin family had stocked up on various kinds.

Despite Isidora's eagerness, Grant showed no reaction, maybe finding her too annoying.noveldrama

He turned to her and said coldly, "Get out of my sight. I don't want to see you." His icy demeanor left Isidora standing there awkwardly, tears welling up in her eyes. If Chloe were standing in front of Grant like this, his heart would probably break. But the person in front of him was Isidora, and seeing her like this only made him feel disgusted.

Anissa, noticing Isidora's embarrassment, spoke up, "Isidora, you should leave."

Isidora finally left, and Grant closed the door behind him as he entered Anissa's room.

His expression was cold, and there was something unusual in his gaze as he looked at Anissa.

Anissa, having just applied a face mask, asked, "Grantie, why are you looking at me like that? I'm your mother."

But Grant threw the documents he was holding in front of Anissa. "Mom, you know you're my mother, yet you've been back in Sovereign City for just a few days and already you're causing trouble with the Davis family?"

Anissa glanced at the documents Grant had thrown down, evidence of her manipulating public opinion online.

She thought she had been discreet, that no one could possibly discover her actions, but Grant, her own son had found out immediately.

Anissa, feeling justified, peeled off her face mask and glared at Grant angrily. "Grantie, I'm your mother. How can you talk to me like this? Is it me causing trouble with the Davis family, or is it them bullying us?"

Grant sneered, "The Davis family bullying you? I took Chloe to the airport to pick you up, and you treated her poorly the whole time.

They bought their own car, and you claimed I bought it for Chloe, trying to snatch it in broad daylight.

Isidora wanted to stir up trouble online with the Davis family, and you funded it, hiring online commentators to ruin Adelaide's reputation.

Mom, did you ever consider that the Davis family and the Martin family have a marriage agreement? I'm supposed to marry Chloe, I am your son, but you're making things difficult for me."

Grant laid out everything Anissa had done over the past few days.

He thought that with the evidence, Anissa would have no defense.

But Anissa had plenty to say in response. "You really are my good son. I never expected that after raising you all these years, you'd side with others to upset me.

The marriage agreement between the Martin family and the Davis family wasn't set by me. As your mother, don't I have any say in who my son marries?

You're seriously questioning me, clearly taking the Davis family's side. You haven't even married yet, and you're already ready to cast me aside?"

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Grant, get out right now."

Not only did Anissa refuse to acknowledge her wrongdoing, she even lashed out at Grant. Her complete lack of remorse left the morally upright young man speechless, his chest heaving with barely contained fury.

Yet ultimately, Anissa was his mother-when she chose to wield maternal irrationality like a weapon, Grant found himself utterly disarmed, trapped in the oldest battlefield known to humanity: a child's helplessness against a parent's stubbornness.

Frustrated, Grant realized that arguing with Anissa would lead nowhere, so he decided to give up.

He stormed out, and Isidora, who had been outside the door, followed him after hearing the argument.

Grant was in a bad state. He went to the parking lot, got into the driver's seat, and drove off.

Isidora quickly got into another car and followed him.

Meanwhile, Hilary had arranged to meet Chloe. They were having a drink at a quiet bar owned by Hilary, making it a safe place for them to talk.

Hilary was very talkative and started by asking Chloe about her finances. "Chloe, it's been a few months. Have my investments grown?"

Chloe smiled and handed Hilary a report prepared by her staff. "Hilary, you've made a small profit again. If you keep this up, you'll become the richest woman in the country." Chloe's words had a hint of flattery.

Hilary was pleased. At her age, she no longer cared about men or love; what mattered most was how much money she had.

Money was her confidence.

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"Good. Chloe, I trust you with my money."

Hilary had immense trust in Chloe. Ever since she had Chloe handle her investments, she had made a lot of money, which was why their relationship was so good.

After discussing business, Hilary moved on to personal matters.

Due to their financial entanglements, Hilary and Perry had not chosen to divorce. They had been intertwined for a lifetime, and divorcing now would be too costly.

As smart people, they maintained a facade of marriage.

Hilary sighed, "Chloe, let me tell you, men can never be trusted.

Back in the day, Perry and I were madly in love, ready to give our lives for each other. And now?

He wants me dead, and I want him dead. Though we're still married, he openly pursues other women-one after another, flaunting these affairs without shame. I ache to intervene, but I am tired. So I swallow the bitterness, clinging to this hollow marriage like cracked porcelain, if only to preserve for our children the illusion of an unbroken home."

Hilary seemed troubled by her relationship, but in reality, she and Perry had long since moved on, and she had no feelings for him anymore.

Chloe didn't have deep insights into life, she said, "Hilary, I don't understand your relationship, but I think life is short. As long as you're happy, that's what matters."

Hilary, perhaps a bit tipsy, waved her hand, signaling Chloe to keep listening. "As long as I don't see Perry's women, I'm always happy. But when I see those women around him, I get annoyed and upset. Hey, Chloe, remember that girl Perry was involved with, Lucy?"

Chloe nodded, "Yes, I remember. Didn't Perry send her off to the open sea?"