Chloe paused for a moment before saying, "The day after tomorrow is Cassie's birthday, and I've already got plans."

She wasn't fibbing.

Cassie's birthday really was coming up, and she'd made sure to arrange a party with Chloe at the villa in Blue Eyes Hills well in advance.

On the other end, Leah sounded a bit tentative. "Alright then, let's find another day, okay?"

Chloe just nodded in agreement.

After Leah hung up, she sighed deeply.

Jacob, sitting next to her, quickly asked, "So, did she say yes?"

Leah shook her head.

Jacob's face clouded over instantly.

"What's going on? It's such a simple task, and you still couldn't manage it. If Chloe doesn't come, how are we going to find a reason to visit the Shaw family? Haven't you noticed how Belle Époque's stocks have tanked? Why aren't you more concerned?"

you've made all the big decisions over the years. When Missy swiped Chloe's competition spot, you turned a blind eye. Now you're

than to push

particularly well-off, but he was a well-educated guy and quite the catch when he and Leah locked eyes at a ball.

as if

had always let Leah take

he'd built his fortune using the Miller family's

the wife he'd appeased for so long, Jacob felt a wave

out of

with them. Neil's rare invitation to their family dinner

Silence hung between them.

Shaw family had set the time,

in town for a couple of days to pay respects to their ancestors

this chance might mean

Chloe had turned them

it really was

practically

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