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

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

the

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

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

help but gasp. Everyone knew the Sartori family

antique blue- and-white porcelain, a massive British antique clock, and chandeliers

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

quite traditional. There were a hundred tables set for guests. Round tables lined the sides of the carpet, and

seats were at

suit—he's the director of the National Land Agency. And that person in white—isn't

mayor of Eldridge City is here, along with

two tables out of the hundred, and

is already quite an

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