“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.

he wants

taking me to meet his

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

Shelia took the bait.

Lindsey’s smile didn’t waver.

let’s see if your words hold

don’t, I’ll be sure to

Shelia’s grin stretched wide.

unwittingly given her the perfect setup to embarrass her, and Shelia wasn’t about

intended to crush

an

this

text you

bring your date to

to suppress a smirk after hanging

such an easy mark, falling for Lindsey’s words

had a surprise waiting for Shelia, one she couldn’t wait to unveil, especially with Jacob

walked in,

“Hey, there you are.

off the couch, a bright smile on her face, and glanced at

“What’s that you’ve got?”

took her hand, led her

from the

exhausted after your

little sweetness helps with the

like a

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