Rural Belle & Three Heirs
Chapter 26 Machines Won't Eat People

Chloe wrapped up her sentence with a sly look at Sophia, fully aware of her knack for hijacking others' plans and leaving them in the dust.

Sophia's hopeful eyes darted to Grant, who was helping Chloe. In that moment, she desperately wished Grant would stick by her side, proving to everyone that she still had a special place in his heart. But Grant didn't do what she hoped.

He glanced at Chloe in the wheelchair, then at Sophia standing outside the X-ray room, and quickly made up his mind.

Chloe was already in a bad state, yet she still wanted him to go out and be with Sophia. And Sophia, just because she twisted her ankle, was demanding his attention. Wasn't this a bit much? Besides, Chloe was someone Louis had entrusted to him and his brothers, but Sophia? She was just an employee. If he showed too much favoritism towards her, it might go to her head. So, Grant made his decision fast.

He said, "Sophia, Chloe can't even walk. Why are you insisting I stay with you? You're older than Chloe, why aren't you as sensible as she is?"

Grant's words left Sophia stunned.

She never expected that her attempt to save a client would lead to Grant implying she was less sensible than Chloe. Had this unassuming woman cast a spell on Grant? Was that why he was defending her so vigorously? With Chloe's smug look, Grant pushed her into the X-ray room. As the door closed, Sophia's eyes turned cold.

Her gut feeling was right. This plain girl Chloe was after Grant.

She had to find a way to get this girl away from Grant.

A few minutes later, Chloe's X-ray results showed no fractures, a relief for Grant, as it meant no need for surgery, making it easier to explain to Louis.

Seeing Grant and Chloe come out, Sophia approached them and said to Grant, "Mr. Martin, I'm next for the X-ray. Can you come in with me? I'm scared!" Sophia put on a pitiful look. In reality, she had a large frame and some flesh on her, and although she looked seductive, she had a somewhat burly appearance. This act of pretending to be weak and pitiful looked very fake on her, just like she was trying to copy Chloe.

Seeing Sophia like this made Chloe feel a bit disgusted.

But to spite Sophia, who had bad intentions, Chloe sensibly spoke to Grant, "Grantie, I'll wait here for you. You can go in with Miss Brown for her X-ray. She's scared." Upon hearing Chloe also requesting his presence for Sophia's X-ray, Grant scrunched up his face in a deep frown.

"What's there to be scared of about an X-ray? The machine won't gobble you up. I'm out," he stated firmly.

Grant's refusal was blunt and firm, making Sophia's face darken.

"Mr. Martin?" She called out softly, unwilling to give up.

Grant acted like he didn't hear her and got ready to leave with Chloe.

Before leaving, he turned to Sophia and said, "Stanley's on his way to keep you company. Since you got hurt saving a client, the Martin Group's got your back with all the medical stuff. You'll get some time off, and we'll send a nurse to look after you at the hospital. Plus, your paycheck's gonna be five times bigger. Hang in there!"

With that, Grant left with Chloe without looking back.

Standing at the door of the X-ray room, Sophia was fuming, her cosmetically enhanced lips slightly crooked. She had gone to great lengths to stage this accident to make Grant notice her dedication to the Martin Group, hoping he would see her in a different light.

But just as she was making headway, Chloe, this plain Jane, swooped in and wrecked all her plans.

That girl was beyond aggravating.

Sophia stood on her tiptoes at the door of the X-ray room, clenching her fists so tightly that her sharp nails almost dug into her palms.

Grant pushed Chloe to the elevator. Just as he was about to press the button to go downstairs, he saw Liam hurrying over.

Seeing Grant, Liam looked visibly surprised.

"Grant, what are you doing here?" he asked, confused.

Grant shot him a look of extreme displeasure and scolded, "If I didn't come, I wouldn't know how you're taking care of Chloe. It's a muscle strain today, tomorrow it could be a broken bone. Who knows what it'll be the day after, her life on the line"

Grant's exaggeration made Liam feel embarrassed. Trying to calm Grant's anger, he explained with a smile, "Grant, it was all a mix-up today. No need to fret, it won't happen again."

Grant gave him a stern look and said, "If this happens again, even Grandpa will come to settle accounts with you. Liam, you're becoming more and more unreliable."

Liam was speechless. To avoid more scolding from Grant, he tried to please Chloe. "So, did you get the X-ray? What were the results?"

Chloe replied, "No problem with the bones. The doctor said it's a muscle injury and suggested getting some topical medication." "Alright, I'll go get it," Liam said, turning to leave.

Grant stopped him and said, "You're unreliable. I'll go get it. Just take care of Chloe. You might forget the doctor's instructions in your panic."

After saying this, Grant handed the wheelchair to Liam and went downstairs to get the medication.

Watching Grant leave, Liam let out a long sigh of relief.

He asked Chloe, "Why did Grant come to the hospital? Did you call him?"

Chloe shook her head and replied, "No, it was his employee Sophia. She injured her foot, and he accompanied her to the hospital. We ran into each other." Hearing this, Liam didn't think much of it.

Chloe looked up and asked him, "Where did you go just now? Why did it take so long?"

Liam scratched the back of his head. "I went to the dermatology department to ask the doctor some questions."