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.

sprawling lawn was dotted with luxury cars, and a small army of waiters in crisp white

Chloe’s car to a spot in the open-air parking lot.

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

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

couldn't help but gasp. Everyone knew the Sartori family was

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

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

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

seats

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

mayor of Riverbrook, even the mayor of Eldridge City is here, along with several high- ranking

only got two tables out of the

invited is already quite an

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