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.

what felt like ages, the scene opened up to a breathtaking view. A grandiose building reminiscent of a castle

and a small army of waiters in

the open-air parking lot. They were

inside the building, guiding the guests. Chloe's eyes widened at the

Isfahan, woven from a mix of wool, cotton, silk, gold, and silver threads. The colors were vivid, and the craftsmanship

knew the Sartori family was

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

hall. Who knew what other treasures

tables set for guests. Round tables lined the sides of the carpet, and each seat was already

Moncada family's seats

director of the National

is here, along

out of the hundred,

is already quite an

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