Chapter 13

After handing over the gifts, Chloe and Lucas made their way to their table near the door. Since no one else had arrived yet, they had to wait on the side.

Partway through, Lucas' phone rang. He glanced at the screen and quickly headed towards the garden through a side door. Chloe knew it was Linda calling, but she didn’t mind and started admiring the antiques in the banquet hall. 'An entire wall of Renaissance-era porcelain—truly breathtaking.' She was amused.

Before long, a young girl approached her. "Are you Mrs. Moncada?"

Chloe turned gracefully. "How can I help you?"

"I'm Tiffany. Eldridge City's Military District Commander is my grandfather. Could I boldly ask for the recipe for your Royal Immersed Rose?"

Before Chloe could respond, the girl added hastily, "I can buy the recipe from you. Name your price."

big secret. I just made it for fun.

joy. "Really? You’d give

Messenger, and I'll send you the recipe

Then, several other young ladies gathered

but added them one by one, promising to send the recipe that night. Joke aside, these

granddaughter of

her on Messenger. Fuming, she complained to Leah, "Mom, are they serious? Why would the Eldridge Elites go out of their way to please Chloe? What are

responded coolly, "They're far from foolish. Among all the guests who brought gifts, only Chloe's caught Marian's eye.

sighed softly. "Among them, one will

important about winning Marian's favor? Connor’s the one who decides whom he marries. Maybe Connor doesn’t even like those rich

of the Eldridge Elites, we’re far behind. Moreover, the Sartori family isn’t just the wealthiest. They also have a prestigious background, which is not something our

her, "I will find you a

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