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?"

temper flared right up. "You think I'm not worried about the company? But what's 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 a blind eye. Now you're blaming me

than to push

and quite the catch when he and

as if he became

he had always let Leah

the Miller family's assets, and Leah

so long,

of habit, he

is our last shot now. I've spent a lot and pulled strings to sto set up a meeting with them. Neil's rare invitation to their family dinner is a golden opportunity. If Chloe doesn't attend, what's the point of

Silence hung between them.

had set the time, and they couldn't

had it they were only in town for a couple of

this chance might mean there wouldn't

had turned them

that it

practically

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