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.

for the

Chloe's hands. Then, grabbing her purse, she

leaving, she turned back, "Oh, and could you

leave Chloe any

Chloe on the shoulder as 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

Then, he dashed out.

emotions. She had a hunch this wasn't as straightforward as it

invitation. It only had an address and no other

family mansion

Wasn't that Cassie's place?

was Chloe's childhood friend. They'd

lived in a big house

in high school that Cassie's father

was the long-lost illegitimate daughter of the Gilbert family, one of Eldridge

Gilbert family, though small, had

had two sons, Harry

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