Rural Belle & Three Heirs
Chapter 13 You're Just Too Stingy

you'll regret it. All you do is yap. Try me again, and you're gone!"

Tony couldn't take it anymore. He started yelling at the women, knowing if he didn't stand up for Chloe, no one would. "Your mouths stink from a mile away! Did you eat garbage today? Shut up! If anyone says one more bad thing about Chloe, Chloe was touched by Tony's defense, but with the Gibson family's power, Tony didn't really have any clout.

No one took Tony seriously.

"Tony, what are you bragging about? Is this estate owned by the Gibson family? What right do you have to kick us out?"

"Besides, aren't we just stating the facts? The three young heirs of the Martin Family are so outstanding, how could they possibly be interested in Chloe?"

"Kick us out? Do you even have the power to do that?"

The women kept chattering, and Tony couldn't out-argue them.

Sophia crossed her arms, looking amused. Her goal was to embarrass Chloe so much that she'd go back to her hometown in the northwest.

The women continued, and soon their attacks were directed at Chloe.

"Hmph, isn't it a fact that someone is ugly? Why can't we say it? Don't forget, this is an era of free speech."

"Being ugly is one thing, but coming out to scare people is just wrong."

"And kicking us out? How arrogant!"

Tony wanted to retaliate but was at a loss for words. After all, what they were saying was spot on.

He had no power and wasn't part of the Martin Family, so standing up for Chloe was too difficult.

"Chloe." Tony looked at Chloe pitifully.

Chloe raised her hand, signaling Tony to stay out of it. As an ugly girl, she had to show these rich ladies that in Sovereign City, her words carried weight too.

"Yes, Tony and I don't have the power to kick you out, but what about Grant?" At the mention of Grant, everyone fell silent.

Sophia smiled lightly and said, "It's just a small matter. Grant is so busy, how could he possibly come over?"

Sophia's message was crystal clear: Grant would never rise to Chloe's defense.

Chloe grasped the implication, as did the women extolling Sophia. They veiled their sneers behind delicate hands, their laughter barely suppressed.

Chloe glanced at Sophia and casually said, "Yes, he is very busy, but no matter what, he can make time for me and throw a grand welcome party. If I tell him that a few people have upset me and ask him to kick them out of my welcome party, do you think he would do it?"

Chloe's words brought the room to a hush.

Everyone quickly saw the truth in her statement-tonight's party was in her honor. If Chloe was happy, the Martin Family would be happy. If she wasn't, the celebration was meaningless.

Sophia's eyes flashed with a malicious glint.

To keep things from getting too awkward, Sophia took a deep breath and put on a friendly face as she approached Chloe. "Miss Davis, everyone was just joking around. Why take it so seriously? Mr. Martin has so many guests to entertain. If he has to worry about such small stuff, wouldn't that make you seem a bit petty, Miss Davis? I think the fact that everyone is so straightforward with you shows that they like you."

Sophia's words were like a slap in the face to Chloe.

People had insulted her right to her face, and Sophia called it enthusiasm?

She had a mole on her face, not a tumor in her brain!

Did Sophia really think she could fool her with such a lame trick?

Looking at Sophia's smug face, Chloe sneered. She glanced at Sophia's revealing outfit and began her counterattack. "Miss Brown, why is your dress so ugly? The color is so dark, it makes you look twenty years older. And how much do you eat? You're so fat, three rolls of belly fat around your waist. Oh my! It's really unbearable to look at."

Chloe's words hit Sophia like a ton of bricks. Aiming to impress Grant and proud of her looks, Sophia dreaded being labeled as unattractive and overweight by a rival.

Chloe was really pushing her buttons!

Sophia's face turned cold, and she snapped, "Chloe, don't go too far."

"Oh, Miss Brown, are you mad? I'm just telling the truth. Why are you angry? If I didn't like you, would I kindly point out your flaws? I'm doing this for your own good. If you're mad at me, doesn't that make you narrow-minded?" Chloe's swift retort with her own taunts caught Sophia off guard, leaving her visibly flustered.

Wasn't this just asking for trouble?

Tony stood behind Chloe, trying to stifle his laughter.

Chloe's comeback was pure gold. Seeing Tony's goofy grin, Chloe shot him a look. "Tony, why are you laughing? They just dissed you, saying the Gibsons can't boot them out. Doesn't that show they look down on your family's power? You're a grown man, don't you feel any sense of crisis?"

Tony's jaw dropped at Chloe's sudden remark. "Chloe, what do you mean?"

Chloe rolled her eyes and said, "I don't mean anything. They think the Gibson family isn't powerful enough. Since you're close to me, I should help elevate your family's status in Sovereign City, right?"

Chloe's words made Tony feel like he had just won the lottery.

"Chloe," Tony was so excited he could barely speak.

Chloe continued. "Ask your parents to swing by the Davis Group's office in Sovereign City tomorrow to help with some business. And if your family is interested in any of the Martin Family's ventures, just let me know. As the future mistress of the Martin Family, I'm sure they'll be happy to help out."

As Chloe spoke, she cast a pointed glance at Sophia, whose chest heaved and face flushed with rage.