Benny’s smile vanished as he turned to find Lindsey, hands neatly in front of her, purse in grasp, greeting them sweetly, “Dad, Kendra.

“Why are you here?” Kendra asked with a scowl, clearly unsettled by Lindsey’s presence.

Lindsey glanced at Shelia and responded, “Shelia invited me.

I wanted to see how well she’s doing.

Shelia let out a huff.

“Mom, Lindsey doubts I can marry into the Perry family, so I brought her here to see for herself.

Don’t be too jealous.

Lindsey simply smiled, choosing to remain silent.

Benny approached Lindsey, peering into her sparkling eyes, yet her thoughts remained a mystery to him.

“Linds, this evening is crucial for us.

Now that you’re here, please keep a low profile.

Don’t disrupt Shelia’s opportunity, or else…”

Narrowing her eyes, Lindsey interjected, “Or else what? Cut ties with me? Dad, remember, I handed that contract to you.

ripped it up and refused to

as competent as she claims,

Benny’s expression stiffened.

away to mingle

passed Lindsey, she leaned in close, her

trouble, or you’ll regret

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“Well, since you’ve put it that way, I’ll make

piercing Lindsey with one last glare before moving

they’re throwing a big dinner tonight for

to stand with

not to

the way and don’t act

sharp in a perfectly cut suit and a fine bottle of red wine

he spotted Lindsey and

wasn’t just Shelia’s idea to have Lindsey around; Jacob had given the

club, he’d been itching for a way to get back

party was his perfect opportunity to put them

Shelia turned on her charm with a sweet

“Mr.

Perry.

pulling her close and draping an arm

particularly good bottle

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