Chapter 13


    After handing over the gifts, Chloe and Lucas made their way to their table near the door. Since no


    one else had arrived yet, they had to wait on the side.


    Partway through, Lucas'' phone rang. He nced at the screen and quickly headed towards the


    garden through a side door. Chloe knew it was Linda calling, but she didn’t mind and started


    admiring the antiques in the banquet hall. ''An entire wall of Renaissance-era porcin—truly


    breathtaking.'' She was amused.


    Before long, a young girl approached her. "Are you Mrs. Moncada?"


    Chloe turned gracefully. "How can I help you?"


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    "I''m Tiffany. Eldridge City''s Military District Commander is my grandfather. Could I boldly ask for the


    recipe for your Royal Immersed Rose?"


    Before Chloe could respond, the girl added hastily, "I can buy the recipe from you. Name your


    price."


    Chloe smiled. "The recipe isn''t a big secret. I just made it for fun. If you like it, I''d be happy to give it


    to you."


    The girl’s eyes lit up with joy. "Really? You’d give it to me?"


    "Yes, just add me on Messenger, and I''ll send you the recipe tonight."


    The girl quickly added Chloe on Messenger. Then, several other youngdies gathered around. "I


    want it too! Can you give me your contact as well?"


    Chloe was a bit bewildered but added them one by one, promising to send the recipe that night.


    Joke aside, these youngdies were either the mayor''s daughter, the top tycoon''s heiress, or even


    the granddaughter of a famous politician.


    From a distance, Lisa watched a group of the Eldridge Elites crowding around Chloe to add her on


    Messenger. Fuming, sheined to Leah, "Mom, are they serious? Why would the Eldridge


    Elites go out of their way to please Chloe? What are they after?"


    Leah responded coolly, "They''re far from foolish. Among all the guests who brought gifts, only


    Chloe''s caught Marian''s eye. They want the recipe to curry favor with Marian in the future."


    Leah sighed softly. "Among them, one will inevitably be the wife of Connor Sartori."


    Lisa snorted. "What''s so important about winning Marian''s favor? Connor’s the one who decides


    whom he marries. Maybe Connor doesn’t even like those richdies conditioned by various


    doctrines and prefers a rebellious girl instead."


    Leah seemed to see through Lisa''s thoughts. "Lisa, our family is among the top in Riverbrook, but


    compared to these heiresses of the Eldridge Elites, we’re far behind. Moreover, the Sartori family


    isn’t just the wealthiest. They also have a prestigious background, which is not something our small


    family can aspire to be."


    Leah reassured her, "I will find you a very good match in Riverbrook."


    "Mom, you said it yourself. Riverbrook is nothingpared to Eldridge City. People always aim


    higher. Besides, how do you know Connor won’t like me if I don''t try?"


    Leah shook her head, a look of helplessness on her face. Sometimes, social status was an


    insurmountable mountain. The wealthy were more pragmatic, especially the noble families, who


    paid more attention to matching social statuses. The tale of a Cindere only exists in fairy tales.


    Meanwhile, several youngdies were calling Chloe "babes." Chloe went along with it, which


    pleased the young heiresses immensely. But their friendly demeanor was reserved only for her.


    Among themselves, they were stillpetitive and unwilling to give in to each other.


    "Last month, I met Mr. Connor, and he even said I’ve be more beautiful," one of them bragged.