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.

up to a breathtaking view. A

dotted with luxury cars, and a

in the open-air parking lot. They

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

colors were vivid, and the craftsmanship was impeccable. This

the Sartori family was loaded, but

was even more staggering. The walls displayed precious antique blue- and-white porcelain, a massive British antique clock, and chandeliers

the first-floor banquet hall. Who knew what other treasures this place

hundred tables set for guests. Round tables lined the sides of the carpet,

Moncada family's seats were

in the black suit—he's the director of the

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

of the hundred, and they're

invited is already quite

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