Lisa was practically fuming. Watching Chloe on that show, facing danger at every turn, especially when she went missing, Lisa had secretly hoped Chloe would never come back. But here she was, back safe and sound, and now engaged to Connor. Chloe's smugness

was unbearable. Suddenly, an idea popped into Lisa's head, and she stormed out again.

Jacob and Leah had been waiting until 7 PM when they finally saw a car pull into the driveway. Jacob had been anxiously waiting at the door. As soon as Chloe and Connor stepped out, he greeted them with a wide smile. "Chloe, why are you and Connor back so late?" he

asked warmly.

Chloe replied, "We're just grabbing some documents and then heading out again."

Jacob frowned slightly. "Connor's come all this way, and your mother and I insist on hosting him properly."

Turning to Connor, he added, "You must be hungry, Connor. Chloe's mom has personally prepared dinner today. Let's eat and chat."

Chloe, and seeing no objection, he wrapped an arm around her

though she knew Jacob's crafty and self-serving nature, having lived with this family for two decades, and now being the largest shareholder in the company, she couldn't completely

all at the dining table, which was laden with a variety of tasty dishes, while Leah was still bustling in the kitchen. Spotting them, Leah quickly came out to

said, "Connor, these home-cooked dishes might not match the gourmet stuff you're used to, but it's our

spread, chuckled,

the house chef, not Leah,

clearly enjoying the

made Jacob bol

out that 1940s vintage wine; tonight

out to fetch the wine from the cabinet. Connor settled into his seat, "Such a fine wine, you're

open it when Chloe got married, Connor, your first visit is a special occasion. Chloe is my treasure and as her husband,

found it ironic.

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