Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Hearing this, Odette let out a long sigh of relief.

"I told you," she said with a hint of triumph, "my information comes straight from the source. No mistakes here." Her eyes sparkled as if guarding some monumental secret, the unspoken implication lingering like fog over water.

"That wretched Isidora," her knuckles whitened against the tabletop, "parades around as Grant's ex like some deranged peacock. Does she truly believe her past misdeeds are buried?" The rhythmic tapping of her fingernails punctuated each syllable, a staccato of barely-contained rage.

A dangerous edge crept into her voice. "Next time that viper spreads lies, I'll personally deliver the slap that echoes through three city blocks." The teacup rattled in its saucer as she leaned forward, fury crystallizing in the set of her jaw.

Zara's internal radar pinged. Always eager to protect Chloe, Zara didn't want to miss this opportunity. She pulled Odette and went to a tearoom next door.

The three of them went into a teahouse next door, and Zara was unusually attentive. She poured tea and served water with practiced ease, as if paving the way for her curiosity. "Odette, tell us all about it-what really happened between Isidora and Grant?" she asked eagerly, her eyes brimming with anticipation.

Odette, a straightforward woman, didn't hold back after sipping Zara's tea. She recounted everything from their college days.

She said that back in college, Grant was the most handsome and reserved guy on campus.

Isidora, on the other hand, was the most beautiful girl. Coming from a well-off family, she didn't take her studies seriously and often flirted with other guys on campus.

Grant was great at basketball, quickly catching Isidora's eye.

Isidora wanted to date Grant and would often go to the basketball court to find him, batting her eyelashes and being overly friendly. But Grant always coldly rejected her.

Grant kept a low profile in college, and no one knew about his wealthy background. Isidora, frustrated by Grant's rejections, vowed to her friends that she would win him over and then humiliate him.

As she spent more time with Grant, his aversion to her lessened. Sometimes, he would even accept the water she offered.

Just before graduation, something happened in Isidora's family that abruptly ended her affluent lifestyle. Struggling to cope, she began a relationship with a wealthy student at school to maintain her previous standard of living.

Grant, considering her a friend, asked why she was doing this.

She spread rumors that Grant liked her. Grant, wanting nothing to do with her, distanced himself and made it clear he didn't even want to be friends.

Feeling betrayed, Isidora broke into Grant's dorm and found 66 love letters addressed to someone called 'My Little Girl.' She then spread these letters around, claiming Grant had feelings for her.

Grant confronted her, but she humiliated him, saying he was too poor to ever be with her.

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The incident caused a stir on campus, with many believing Grant had dated Isidora. Only a few close friends knew the truth. Odette's twin brother, who was Grant's roommate, told her the real story.

After graduation, Isidora left the country with her rich boyfriend, and no one heard from her again.

After college, everyone got busy with their lives. Odette and Grant only kept in touch through holiday greetings.

Odette never looked into Grant's true identity until recently, when Isidora's media stunts revealed that Grant was the head of the Martin Group.

Today, Odette couldn't stand Isidora's lies and stood up for Grant.

Odette's story gave Chloe and Zara a clear picture of the past.

Zara remarked, "So, Grant never dated Isidora."

"Of course not. Grant was focused on his studies and writing letters to Chloe. He had

no time for Isidora. If she hadn't approached him, he wouldn't have even been friends with her," Odette said, clearly disdainful of Isidora.

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"Isidora is really something," Zara said, shaking her head.

To claim someone as her boyfriend without ever dating him was something only Isidora could pull off in Sovereign City.

"She sure is. How else could she have snagged that rich boy in college?" Odette snorted. "But she was stupid. She never imagined Grant's family was far wealthier than that rich boy. She's probably cried herself more than once."

Odette's comment made Chloe and Zara laugh.

Odette was a great storyteller, and they chatted late into the night.

As Chloe left the tea room, planning to have Zara drive her home, Grant called her.

"Chloe, where are you?" Grant asked as soon as she answered.

"I'm having tea with friends. Just finished."

"Send me the address. I want to see you," Grant's tone was commanding, leaving no room for argument.noveldrama

Not wanting Zara, who was getting the car, to hear, Chloe lowered her voice and teased, "Why do you want to see me?"