“Hey, Lindsey.

Why did you call me?” Shelia snapped as soon as she picked up.

Lindsey couldn’t help but smile.

“So, Shelia, I hear you’re getting married into the Perry family, is that right?”

“Oh, why do you care? Are you jealous?” Shelia’s voice oozed with smug satisfaction.

“Tough luck.

Unlike your guy, mine’s not a loser.

“Shelia, Dad’s easy to fool, but not me.

” Lindsey leaned back, her voice cool and steady.

“The Perry family is among the top four families, you know.

Jacob’s their golden boy.

He’s bound to pick a lady who’s his match, wealth and all.

And no offense, but that’s not you.

Shelia’s anger flared at Lindsey’s taunt.

Fists balled, she shot back, “Just because you’ve never caught a wealthy guy doesn’t mean I can’t.

adores me, and he wants

even taking me to meet his

Ever witnessed a grand feast at a rich family’s home? Well, join me and you can watch if

Shelia took the bait.

Lindsey’s smile didn’t waver.

if your words hold

don’t, I’ll be sure to let Dad know about your little

Shelia’s grin stretched wide.

to embarrass her, and Shelia wasn’t about to

to

an

dinner’s this weekend at

you the

your date to

to suppress a smirk after

an easy mark, falling for Lindsey’s

she couldn’t wait to unveil,

swung open, and Domenic walked

“Hey, there you are.

bright smile on her face, and glanced

“What’s that you’ve got?”

took her hand, led her to the couch,

strawberry cake from the bag, its sight

must be exhausted after your

sweetness helps with the

like a

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