Rural Belle & Three Heirs

This wasn't the first time Anissa had badmouthed Chloe in front of Grant.

In the past, Grant would hold back out of respect for Anissa, but he suddenly realized that his patience only led to more control from Anissa, not compromise or reflection.

Grant frowned, his expression turning displeased.

"Mom, I'm an adult now. I can handle my own relationships," he said to Anissa. "I love Chloe, and I'm going to marry her."

His words were a clear opposition to Anissa's.

Anissa's face darkened. "Grant, I'm your mother. When will you start listening to me? I'm telling you not to marry Chloe for your own good. A girl like her isn't worthy of you."

Anissa's words only made Grant more upset.

He lifted his face to meet Anissa's gaze. "Whether we're suited for each other isn't your decision to make, Mom. Relationships are special -You know your own feelings best.

To me, Chloe is perfect in every way. We connect intellectually and spiritually, and if anything, I sometimes feel I'm not good enough for her. When it comes to us, you have two choices: oppose us or bless our relationship. But let me be clear - your blessing would go a long way in keeping this family united."

Grant's expression darkened as he spoke.

Quentin and Anissa had never gotten along-they had spent their entire marriage bickering, and their three children had suffered for it.

Now, well past fifty, Grant wished Anissa would finally ease up-for Quentin's sake, and for her own.

If she kept stirring up drama like this, he wasn't sure Quentin wouldn't finally file for divorce.

Life was too short to waste on bitterness and regrets. What kind of life was that?

Anissa understood Grant's message.

She sneered and asked, "Grant, I'm your mother. Are you teaching me how to behave?" Grant didn't respond, which was answer enough.

"For Chloe, you're defying me? Grant, have you forgotten your mother now that you have a girlfriend?" Anissa's eyes welled up with tears.

She often used such words to manipulate the three Martin brothers.

It had always worked before, but now, Grant didn't want Chloe to suffer, so he chose not to compromise.

"Mom, say what you want. No matter what, I'm going to be with Chloe. I hope you can bless us."

With that, Grant stood up to leave. His calm and distant demeanor made Anissa realize he had grown up and was beyond her control.

No one could understand her feelings at that moment.

It was like raising a dog only for someone else to take it away.

"Grant... if you insist on marrying Chloe, don't blame me for being ruthless. I'll make you regret it," Anissa threatened, biting her lip.

Grant wasn't worried about Anissa hurting herself because he knew how much she valued her life.

Without another word, he strode out. Just as he opened the door, Liam came rushing in, holding Zara's hand.

Seeing Grant, Zara looked hopeful and quickly said, "Mr. Grant Martin, something's happened to Chloe."

Hearing that something had happened to Chloe, Grant felt his head explode.

He tried to calm himself and asked, "What happened to Chloe?"

Zara showed him her chat history with Chloe, confirming that something was indeed wrong.

Liam said, "Grant, Zara couldn't reach you, so she called me. I've already sent people to the address Chloe sent, but all we found were signs of a struggle.

Sovereign City isn't big, but finding someone can be tricky. We need to act fast.

And Michael's assistant, Rena, seems to be with Chloe. I've informed Michael, and he's already taking action."

Liam explained his plan to Grant.

In a search like this, every minute counts-you never know what might happen in those few extra minutes of delay.

Beads of sweat broke out on Grant's forehead.

"Find her. Even if we have to turn Sovereign City upside down, we need to find her," he said.

With that, he prepared to leave with Liam and Zara. After a few steps, he seemed to remember something and turned back to Anissa.

He didn't speak, just stared at her with a look that could kill. Anissa felt uneasy under his gaze.

After a moment, she asked, "Grant, what do you mean by this? Do you think I had something to do with Chloe's disappearance?"

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Grant asked, "Wasn't it you?"

Anissa trembled with anger, almost slamming the table. "Grant, you're out of line. I'm your mother. How can you suspect me?"

Grant didn't respond to her anger.

He simply said, "Maybe I'm wrong to suspect you. I hope I am.

But if I find out you had anything to do with Chloe's disappearance, our relationship as mother and son ends here."noveldrama

Grant's words were heavy, so heavy that Anissa didn't have the courage to respond.

This was the son she had carried for ten months. How could he suspect her like this?

Even if she didn't like Chloe, she wouldn't resort to such despicable means. But why did Grant suspect her?

Had their relationship deteriorated that much?

Grant left with Liam and Zara, mobilizing all their resources to find Chloe and Rena.

Within half an hour, the sky over Sovereign City had darkened.

After Grant left, Isidora went to Anissa's room to talk. "Anissa, don't be upset. Grant was just anxious and spoke without thinking. Don't take it to heart.

He's been blinded by Chloe. Once he comes to his senses, he'll definitely apologize to

you."