Rural Belle & Three Heirs
Chapter 67 Pretending to be a Big Shot

Hearing Chloe's voice, the murderous look on Grant's face softened a bit. He asked casually, "What's up?"

"The last time I was at your office, I saw some really nice paintings. Can I borrow them?" Chloe asked, glancing at Sophia, who just pursed her lips.

Sophia had seen those paintings before. Grant had gone to great lengths to get them, and two of them were worth over a hundred million dollars each. If Chloe thought she could just borrow those paintings with a simple request, she was dreaming.

Sophia was sure Grant, who loved his paintings, would say no.

But to everyone's surprise, after a moment of silence, Grant said, "Sure, when do you need them?"

Everyone was shocked. They couldn't believe Grant would lend his prized paintings to Chloe.

Nolan was stunned and curious about who Chloe really was.

Brian, standing next to him, was thrilled. Borrowing Grant's paintings for the Gibson family's exhibition would be a huge win.

"Grantie, I need them now, but I'm in a hurry. Could you have someone deliver them to me?" Chloe asked sweetly.

Grant was charmed by her gentle voice. "Okay, send me the address, and I'll have someone deliver them right away," he agreed after a brief pause.

Chloe smugly glanced at Sophia and Nolan. Sophia's face turned red with anger, while Nolan was utterly confused.

"Grantie, you're the best. Thanks!" Chloe said, trying to further annoy Sophia.

As she was about to hang up, Grant hesitated and asked, "Chloe, are you in some kind of trouble?"

Nolan got nervous, worried Chloe might mention his name. He knew he was no match for the Martin Family.

Chloe looked at Sophia and Nolan and replied casually, "No, just dealing with some idiots."

"Don't worry, it's fine," she added.

Grant was a bit skeptical but didn't push further. He just said, "If anyone gives you trouble, call me. And remember, in Sovereign City, you can go wherever you want." Grant's message was loud and clear: he had Chloe's back and was warning Nolan to back off.

Nolan knew he didn't have the power to go up against the Martin family, especially not Grant, who was known for being ruthless in Sovereign City's business world.

Right on cue, Zara called Tony and got the staff together to take down Nolan's paintings after hearing that Chloe had borrowed Grant's.

"Alright, everyone, let's move it. Mr. Martin's paintings are on their way. We need to get these down and make room. Someone here thinks their doodles are masterpieces. Do they really deserve to be displayed?" Zara's words were a direct jab at Nolan. He was fuming, but after Chloe's call, he didn't dare say a word.

Watching his paintings come down, Nolan started to panic. Brian had paid him to use his paintings, but now that they were being taken down, he wouldn't get paid, losing both Chloe's apology and the chance to work with the Gibson family, ending up with nothing.

He pulled Brian aside and whispered, "Brian, today's been a big misunderstanding. The exhibition's already been promoted, and changing the paintings now isn't a good look, right? How about we use my paintings for today? I'll even give you a 20% discount on the rental fee, okay?"

Nolan was trying to negotiate.

Earlier, Brian had to be polite to Nolan. But now, with Grant's paintings, he didn't need Nolan anymore. The tables had turned completely.

As arrogant as Nolan had been earlier, Brian now made him feel equally small. He smiled and said in a businesslike tone, "What do you mean? You threatened to pull your paintings, and now you're saying I can't swap them? That's not fair. Mr. Martin's stuff is already on the way, and I can't disrespect him. You're offering a 20% discount, but he's giving them to me for free. I'm a businessman; I know a good deal when I see one. So, I'll have your paintings sent back. Maybe we can work together another time. Take care, Nolan. I gotta get back to work."

Brian turned and pretended to be busy, directing the staff to pack up Nolan's paintings.

Nolan never expected his attempt to act like a big shot would backfire so badly. It was a total loss.

Now, he was even more curious about Chloe, wondering how this plain-looking girl could make Grant act so gentle.

Unwilling to give up, Nolan shamelessly pulled Brian aside again. "Brian, can you find out who that ugly girl is to Mr. Martin?"