“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 to marry

me to meet

a grand feast at a rich family’s home? Well,

Shelia took the bait.

Lindsey’s smile didn’t waver.

if your

I’ll be sure to let Dad know

Shelia’s grin stretched wide.

unwittingly given her the perfect setup to embarrass her,

to

have an agreement

this

you the

forget to bring your date to witness

to suppress a smirk

such an easy mark, falling for Lindsey’s words

waiting for Shelia, one she couldn’t wait

open, and Domenic walked in, as

“Hey, there you are.

a bright smile on her face, and

“What’s that you’ve got?”

led her to the couch,

a beautiful strawberry cake from the

after your company’s

sweetness helps with the happiness

like a

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