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

the invitation right into Chloe's hands. Then, grabbing

could you order a bouquet of lilies for Ms.

Chloe any room to say

"Looks like you've passed the Sartori family's test. Ms. Sartori wants you to

Then, he dashed out.

emotions.

the invitation. It only had an address and

the Gilbert family mansion

Wasn't that Cassie's place?

Chloe's childhood friend. They'd known each

Chloe's memory, Cassie had no parents but lived in a big house and was taken care

year in high school that Cassie's

illegitimate daughter of the Gilbert family, one

Gilbert family, though small, had a

had two sons, Harry and

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