With that thought, Shelia quickly distanced herself and, in a sugary tone, told Jacob, “I apologize, Mr.

Perry.

This mess is on me.

I just wanted Lindsey and her partner to enjoy the party, never expecting them to be so brazen and spew such nonsense… If only I hadn’t invited them.

Jacob, looking affectionate, pulled Shelia close and said, “You were just being nice.

She’s fortunate to have a sister like you.

But once you’re part of my family, cut ties with them.

We can’t have them tarnish our reputation.

“Sure thing.

” Shelia snuggled into Jacob’s arms contentedly, and when he hinted at her upcoming marriage with him, she couldn’t contain her happiness.

A smug look crossed her face as she glanced at Lindsey.

of Domenic’s jacket, voiced her concern with a hint of

any slip-up by Domenic would not go unnoticed by

about what this

a playful pinch

have I

Jacob’s assistant hurried back and whispered urgently

expression turned

what the expert said?” His eyes bulging, Jacob looked as though he wanted to lash

assistant replied in a shaky voice, “Yes, those were the expert’s words, without a

from the news, Jacob

“Mr.

verdict? Is the

wine glass to the ground with a

it! I’ve been tricked!” he

with chatter, went dead

was on

expert; he just liked

about the pricey Romanée-Conti and, without much thought, had a friend pick it up

was a

caught on to Jacob’s rage and

a verdict,” Domenic said, raising an

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