“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

to

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

I’ll be sure to let Dad

Shelia’s grin stretched wide.

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

intended to crush Lindsey

an agreement

this weekend at

you

to bring your date to witness

suppress a

falling for Lindsey’s words

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

open, and Domenic walked

“Hey, there you are.

leaped off the couch, a bright smile

“What’s that you’ve got?”

her to the

cake from the bag, its sight alone was

after your company’s opening

helps with the

sleep like

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