Chapter 191



Tony was taken aback by the invitation.

The Imperial was the crown jewel of Eldridge City. Getting a reservation at the restaurant? Practically impossible unless you were someone really special.

Rumor had it that the menu was a lavish spread of one hundred and eight dishes, rivaling the grandest feasts.

Tony, all smiles and nods, said, "It's such an honor to be invited by you. Of course, I'll be there."

He gave Chloe a nudge. "Come on, say thanks. Dining at the Imperial isn't something that happens every day. It's a great chance to see and be seen."

Attending a banquet with Claire meant mingling with the city's elite.

Just as Chloe was about to speak, Claire cut in. "Places like the Imperial aren't really for young folks like you, Chloe."

The room suddenly felt awkward. Tony hadn't expected Claire to be so reluctant to bring Chloe along. Her disapproval was pretty clear.

a gold-embossed invitation from her purse. "I figured you wouldn't enjoy a business dinner. There's a more suitable event tonight -a birthday party for the Ms. Gilbert. It's perfect for young people to have fun. All the notable young elites from Eldridge City will

hands. Then, grabbing her purse, she headed

turned back, "Oh, and could you order

didn't leave Chloe any room

he passed. "Looks like you've passed the Sartori family's test. Ms. Sartori wants you to fit into the Eldridge City elite circles. I've got high hopes for you,

Then, he dashed out.

invitation, feeling a mix of emotions. She had a hunch this wasn't

address and no other details. However,

family mansion

Wasn't that Cassie's place?

They'd known each

but lived in a big house and was taken

high school

Cassie was the long-lost illegitimate daughter of the Gilbert family, one of Eldridge City's four

though small, had a tangled web of

two sons,

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