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?"

worrying going to do? Was it my fault the stocks are in freefall? Jacob, you've made all the big decisions over the years. When Missy swiped Chloe's competition spot, you turned

than to push

the catch when he and Leah locked eyes at a ball. It was love at

it was almost as

always let Leah

using the Miller family's assets, and Leah had always

appeased for so long, Jacob felt a wave

of habit,

with them. Neil's rare invitation to their family dinner is a golden opportunity. If Chloe doesn't

Silence hung between them.

family had set the time, and they couldn't change

for a couple of days to pay respects to

chance might mean there wouldn't be

turned

remembered that it really was

Chloe were practically inseparable, having grown

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