Rural Belle & Three Heirs
Chapter 60 Chloe, what did I do to offend you?

Under Philip's lead, a bunch of design class students marched over to the Registrar's Office. Just as they got to the door, they heard Ford's angry voice booming.

Ford was yelling, blaming all the screw-ups on the students. "None of these design class kids are worth a damn; they're all a bunch of jerks. How could my sweet daughter possibly bully so many of them? Even if she did, they could've reported it to the Registrar's Office or the school. Why go online with it? I say we don't let these lowlifes blackmail us. We should just expel them all."

Ford was banging on the table and chairs, acting like he was totally in the right.

Beckett was fuming at Ford. Just then, the students showed up at the Registrar's Office, and Beckett seized the moment to lay into Ford, "Are you seriously thinking about kicking out the whole class? That's insane! The students posted solid proof online of your daughter bullying them, and you call it blackmail? The evidence is clear as day, yet you still deny it? Mr. Kim, as principal, I am here to announce that you've trashed the school's reputation. Pack your bags and go home to wait for further instructions. As for your daughter Lucy, who's been picking on her classmates, the school has decided to expel her. Rena, who got kicked out unfairly, will be back in class right away."

Beckett's announcement was met with cheers and applause from the students in the Registrar's Office.

With the issue sorted, Ford and Lucy left in disgrace, amidst the students' jeers. They shot venomous glares at Chloe but didn't dare do anything more.

Beckett acted quickly, and Quest University soon put out an online statement detailing the disciplinary measures taken against Ford and Lucy, temporarily calming the uproar.

Happy with the fair resolution, the students left the Registrar's Office and headed back to their classroom.

At that moment, Beckett called out to Chloe, "Chloe, hang on a sec."

Beckett's call surprised Chloe. She touched the mole on her face and stood in front of Beckett. "Hello, Mr. Wallace."

Beckett looked Chloe up and down. When his eyes landed on Chloe's not-so-pretty face, he couldn't help but gasp.

During dinner with Grant yesterday, he heard that the mistress of the Martin Family was not to be mistreated at Quest University. Could this plain-looking Chloe be the mistress of the Martin Family? He was a bit puzzled by the rich folks' beauty standards.

Beckett nodded at Chloe and said, "Chloe, there's something I need to tell you. When you go home after school, make sure to tell Mr. Grant Martin that I understand his intentions and have handled the matter. Please ask him not to be angry..." "Grant?" Chloe was puzzled and didn't get what Beckett meant.

Beckett nodded, "Yep."

"What do you mean?" Chloe asked, wanting to get to the bottom of it.

But Beckett didn't elaborate. He just smiled and said, "Chloe, it's nothing. Just tell him when you get home, and he'll get it. I've got a meeting to catch. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to come to me." With that, Beckett and a few teachers left the Registrar's Office.

Chloe scratched her head, still confused. Why would Grant need to be informed about the solution and progress of the matter? Could Grant have been involved?

No way! When she asked for his help yesterday, he seemed totally indifferent and unwilling. Chloe shook off the thought and went back to class.

Not long after, Rena, who had been expelled, came back to the classroom with her backpack. Everyone was back together, and Chloe felt a lot better.

After school, Chloe waited at the school gate for Liam's car to take her back to the Martin Mansion. But instead of Liam, she saw Grant.

Grant had driven over himself. He rolled down the window and said, "Get in the car."

Seeing it was Grant, Chloe didn't want to acknowledge him. Grant seemed to pick up on her reluctance and, eyeing the students milling around, threatened, "If you don't get in, I don't mind carrying you." Grant's words made Chloe tense up. "You..."

She was about to protest but was silenced by Grant's look that clearly said, "Go ahead, try me."

For the sake of her reputation, she had to give in. She opened the car door and got in.

She planned to sit in the back, but Grant motioned for her to sit in the front passenger seat. When she refused, Grant got out, walked around, and practically put her in the front seat himself.

Grant then got back behind the wheel and started the car.

Seeing Chloe's angry face, a smile tugged at Grant's lips. He had to admit, she looked pretty cute when she was mad.

"What's wrong? Who ticked you off?" Grant asked, trying to figure out why she was upset.

Chloe glared at him and snapped, "A pig."

By "pig," she meant Grant, but he didn't catch on.

He replied smoothly, "What pig? Is there a pig on the Quest University campus?"

"I mean you, you!" Chloe pouted, clearly annoyed with Grant.

Her pouting and frowning made her look both funny and adorable. For a moment, Grant felt a strange sense of ease.

Grant was amused. This was the first time anyone had called him a pig. Normally, he should be mad, but for some reason, he felt oddly happy. As the president of the Martin Group, he couldn't possibly enjoy being insulted, could he? Grant frowned, puzzled, "Me... a pig? Chloe, what did I do to upset you?"