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.

ages, the scene opened up to a breathtaking view. A grandiose building

buzzing with activity. The sprawling lawn was dotted with luxury cars, and a small army of waiters

the open-air parking lot. They were then led into the

a red carpet stretching from inside the

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

seemingly endless red carpet, Chloe couldn't help but gasp. Everyone knew the Sartori family was loaded, but now,

opulence was even more staggering. The walls displayed precious antique blue- and-white porcelain,

the first-floor banquet hall.

a hundred tables set for guests. Round tables lined the sides of the carpet, and each seat was already assigned as per the

seats

in the black suit—he's the director of the National Land Agency. And

Riverbrook, even the mayor of Eldridge City is here, along with several high- ranking officials. Marian really went all

out of the hundred, and

invited is already quite an

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