Chapter 10

Her haughty tone had an edge of playful sassiness that made Lucas' heart skip a beat. But it didn’t take long for him to catch on.

She was trying to seduce him on purpose.

Lucas frowned. "Chloe, cut the act. Even if you were stark naked, I wouldn’t bat an eye."

He turned on his heel and added, "I'll be waiting in the car."

Ten minutes later, Chloe slid into the car beside him.

Lucas, reclining in the backseat with his eyes shut, said, "Danny, take us to Valley Vista Manor."

An hour later, they arrived at the foot of the hill. The car wound its way up the mountain road, flanked by towering sycamore trees whose leaves formed a canopy, plunging the road into a cool, green twilight. It was like a tunnel of foliage.

felt like ages, the scene opened up to a breathtaking view.

sprawling lawn was dotted with luxury cars, and a small army of waiters

waiter directed Chloe’s car to a spot in the open-air parking lot. They were then led into the

to reveal a red carpet stretching from inside the building, guiding the guests. Chloe's eyes widened at the intricate

and silver threads. The colors were vivid, and the craftsmanship was impeccable. This rug, by any standard, was

Everyone knew the Sartori family was loaded, but now, the scale of their wealth

The walls displayed precious antique blue- and-white porcelain, a massive British antique clock, and chandeliers from Europe and

hall. Who knew

guests. Round tables lined the sides of the carpet, and each seat was already assigned as

seats were at

The guy in the black suit—he's the director of the National Land Agency. And that person in white—isn't

is here, along with several high- ranking officials. Marian really went

of the hundred, and they're placed at

already

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