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.

one who ripped it

is as competent as she

Benny’s expression stiffened.

wish,” he conceded, turning away to mingle with the upper crust, wine glass

she leaned in close, her warning low

trouble, or you’ll regret

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you’ve put it that way, I’ll

back, piercing Lindsey with one

big dinner tonight

strolled up to stand with Lindsey,

to

way and don’t act like a

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

as he

have Lindsey around; Jacob had

million at the equestrian club, he’d been itching for

was his perfect opportunity to

her

“Mr.

Perry.

pulling her close and draping an arm around

a particularly good bottle of

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