Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 429

Since Jeffery spoke, Chloe took a seat. To her left was Jeffery, and to her right, Connor. It was a prime spot for sure. But the looks she received were a mixed bag of emotions.

Chloe glanced around. The Sartori family was indeed a big clan, with more than a dozen people at the table. Connor started with the introductions.

"Chloe, this is my sister Madison…" Chloe greeted everyone politely. Among the faces at the table, there were a few she knew. Marian and Pax, of course, and Kaitlyn.

Chloe had met Kaitlyn at Marian's birthday party, where Lisa had deliberately spilled red wine on her dress, and Kaitlyn had kindly lent her a replacement. Chloe smiled at Kaitlyn.

With a playful tone, Kaitlyn said, "Last time, I called you Chloe. Now, it’s Aunt Chloe."

Valeria’s kids Charlie and Hannah joined in the teasing, "Yeah, Aunt Chloe is so young and pretty. It’s kinda embarrassing for us to admit she's our aunt when we bump into her outside."

Charlie nudged Pax beside him, "Right, bro?"

Pax sat quietly, almost blending into the background with his head down. The once vibrant and optimistic Pax seemed like a different person now. He still had his blond hair and the same face, but his naive brightness and vibrant energy were gone.

Pax said nothing. A smug look crossed Charlie's face. Chloe's eyebrows knitted slightly.

Valeria, with a smile, chimed in, "Claire, it’s just a seat. Let Ms. Chloe have it this time since it’s her first visit."

"Shut your mouth! When did I ask for your opinion?" Claire snapped at Valeria.

Valeria’s smile froze, and she reluctantly sat down, urged by her husband.

"Enough. Stop the bickering," Jeffery intervened. "Claire, if you want to eat, find another seat. If you don't, go kneel in your room. I asked Chloe to sit here, and from now on, this seat is hers whenever she visits."