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

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

the open-air parking lot. They were

a red carpet stretching from inside the building, guiding

and silver threads. The colors were vivid, and the craftsmanship was impeccable. This

help but gasp. Everyone knew the Sartori family was loaded, but now,

the opulence was even more staggering. The walls displayed precious antique

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

style was quite traditional. There were a hundred tables set for guests. Round tables lined the

Moncada family's seats

the director of the National Land Agency. And that

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

Riverbrook only got two tables out of

already quite

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