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.

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.

into Chloe's hands. Then, grabbing her purse, she headed for the

turned back, "Oh, and could you order a bouquet of lilies for Ms.

leave Chloe any room to say

shoulder as he passed. "Looks like you've passed the Sartori family's test. Ms. Sartori wants

Then, he dashed out.

stared at the gold-embossed invitation, feeling a mix of emotions. She had a hunch this wasn't as

address and no

the Gilbert family mansion on

Wasn't that Cassie's place?

They'd

memory, Cassie had no parents but lived in a big house and was

wasn't until their sophomore year in high

of the Gilbert family, one of Eldridge City's four

small, had a tangled web of

had two sons, Harry

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