As soon as Liam finished talking, he hit the gas, and the motorcycle took off like a rocket.


    Zara was frightened by the sudden eleration, her face turning pale. Almost instinctively, she reached out and wrapped her arms around Liam''s waist, holding onto him tightly to prevent herself from being thrown off. The wind howled past her ears, and she felt her heartbeat quicken in that instant, her entire being in a state of heightened tension.


    Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around Liam''s waist.


    She couldn''t help but think that Liam''s motorcycle skills were just as wild as Chloe''s. Both of them had that same reckless style!


    An hourter, Chloe and Grant arrived at Herman''s vi.


    The Franklin family''s vi was nestled in a picturesque spot, surrounded by mountains


    and water, offering both a great view and tranquility.


    Just as Chloe got out of the car, her phone rang. It was Nichs.


    "Grandpa... why are you calling me now?" Chloe was surprised to hear from him.


    Since she hade to Sovereign City, Nichs hadn''t called her once, almost as if the Davis Family had sold her off to the Martin Family as a bride.


    "Chloe, I heard your Grandpa Franklin is sick, and since you''re in Oceancrest City, I wanted to remind you of a few things.


    Even though he is my driver, we share a deep bond. Stay in Oceancrest City for a few more days and spend some time with him.


    I also heard that your Grandpa Franklin has a grandson named Bruno, and he is quite a talented young man. You should get to know him better. If you don''t develop a


    romantic connection with one of the three boys from the Martin family, Bruno is also a good option. That''s all. I''ll hang up now."


    Before Chloe could respond, Nichs hung up, leaving her in an awkward situation.


    When Nichs called, Chloe was walking alongside Grant. She hadn''t taken any precautions to keep the conversation private, and although she didn''t use the speakerphone, Nichs''s voice was loud enough for Grant to hear everything clearly. Grant had always thought that the Martin brothers were Nichs''s top choice for Chloe''s future husband. He hadn''t expected Nichs to be casting a wide, grooming multiple candidates.


    In the end, it seemed the Martin Family was just one of Nichs''s backup ns for his granddaughter''s suitors.


    Chloe belonged to him.


    Grant wouldn''t allow anyone to take her away.


    Since Nichs wanted Chloe to stay at the Franklin Mansion for a few days, Grant decided he could stay with her too.


    Bruno might be good-looking, but Grant wouldn''t give him any chance to get close to Chloe.


    He wasn''t worthy.


    "Well... Grantie, my grandpa was just joking. Don''t take it to heart," Chloe said, worried that Grant might misunderstand.


    To her surprise, Grant wasn''t angry at all. He wrapped his arm around Chloe''s shoulder, dering his im over her.


    He smiled, "I know Nichs was joking."


    "But I need to remind you, besides me, Grant, no other man will have the chance to get close to you." he added.


    Chloe felt a chill as she looked at Grant. Why did his love feel so domineering?


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    Meanwhile, in the northwest, Nichs was holding his phone, humming a tune, his wrinkled face full of joy.


    Felix, standing beside him, didn''t share his enthusiasm.


    Felix reminded, "Mr. Davis, the things you just said to Ms. Davis over the phone could put her in a difficult position. Mr. Martin is with Ms. Davis right now, and hearing what you said would certainly anger him. Ms. Davis is currently staying with the Martin family, so why would you want to create trouble for her?"


    Felix genuinely worried about Chloe''s situation. He had heard that Grant was forceful. Knowing that the Davis Family considered him just a backup husband for Chloe, wouldn''t that infuriate him?


    "Create animosity? Do you think Grant from the Martin Family would dare trouble my granddaughter? he wouldn''t dare!"


    Nichs was confident, as if he held the weaknesses of the Martin brothers in his hands.


    "But you shouldn''t have said that. Mentioning Franklin''s grandson? You''re putting Ms. Davis in a tough spot. You''re real grandpa. With such a capable and attractive granddaughter, do you really think she won''t find a good match?"


    Felix voiced what Chloe might have wanted to say.


    Chloe was just over eighteen, but Nichs was already eager to find her a match. She had just gotten into college, and he had sent her to the Martin Family, as if he feared she wouldn''t get married.


    Listening to Felix''sints, Nichs didn''t get angry.


    He said, "You don''t understand. I said those things to put some pressure on the Martin brothers.


    They''ve been dragging their feet for months with no progress. If this continues, when will my granddaughter find a good husband?


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    I''m over eighty. How many more years do I have left? You don''t understand my eagerness to have great-grandchildren."


    Nichs''s words left Felix speechless.


    He stood silently on the side, watching Nichs fiddling furiously with his smartphone like a child who hasn''t grown up. Nichs stared intently at the screen, asionally furrowing his brows and disying a puzzled expression.


    Although Felix was still young and couldn''t fully understand the intense desire to have great-grandchildren, he could sense the eagerness and anticipation in Nichs''s eyes. For many years, Nichs had been hoping for the family to be more prosperous.


    Chloe and Grant entered the Franklin Mansion''s courtyard together. The entire Franklin family toe out and greet her.


    Everyone, familiar or not, addressed her as Ms. Davis, making Chloe feel a bit overwhelmed.


    Originally, Chloe wanted to introduce Grant to everyone, but for some reason, Grant stopped her.


    He only told everyone that he was Chloe''s boyfriend, without revealing anything more. Herman, looking frail, remained seated in the living room. Chloe and Grant went in to see him and exchanged a few pleasantries.


    Herman looked at Chloe and Grant and said, "Ms. Davis, my wife knew you wereing and arranged a small gathering with the girls in the family so you can get to know them. Mr. Martin, could you stay here and chat with me? Chloe, go meet the kids."


    It seemed Herman wanted to separate Chloe and Grant, which made Grant''s face darken with displeasure.


    Chloe, on the other hand, felt a bit relieved, as if she had finally gotten rid of Grant. After a few more words with Herman, she followed a servant to the backyard party


    room.


    But before she even entered the room, she could hear the unfriendly gossip from the women inside.