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.

voiced her concern with a hint of nervousness,

and any slip-up by Domenic

was worried about what

her cheek a playful pinch and

have I ever

hurried back

turned ashen

Jacob looked as though he wanted to

replied in a shaky voice, “Yes, those were the expert’s

from the news, Jacob

“Mr.

the verdict? Is the wine real

anger flared as he threw his wine glass to

it! I’ve been tricked!” he

buzzing with

attention was

wasn’t a wine expert; he

about the pricey Romanée-Conti and, without much thought, had a

it was

crowd caught on to Jacob’s

like we’ve reached a verdict,” Domenic

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