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 reminiscent of

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

car to a spot in the open-air parking lot. They were then led into

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

handcrafted Persian rug from Isfahan, woven from a mix of wool, cotton, silk, gold, and silver threads. The colors were vivid, and the craftsmanship was impeccable. This

knew the Sartori family was loaded, but now, the

opulence was even more staggering. The walls displayed precious antique

this was just the first-floor banquet hall. Who

a hundred tables set for guests. Round tables lined the sides of the carpet, and each seat was already assigned as per the

family's seats were at table

director of the National Land

mayor of Eldridge City is

tables out of the hundred,

is already

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