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.

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

luxury cars, and a small army of waiters in crisp white shirts and black

the open-air parking lot. They were then

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

a mix of wool, cotton, silk, gold, and silver threads. The colors were vivid, and the craftsmanship was impeccable.

Everyone knew the Sartori family was

The walls displayed precious antique blue- and-white porcelain,

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

tables set for guests. Round tables lined the

seats

there. The guy in the black suit—he's the director of the National

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

two tables out of the hundred, and they're placed

is already

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