Lisa was practically fuming. Watching Chloe on that show, facing danger at every turn, especially when she went missing, Lisa had secretly hoped Chloe would never come back. But here she was, back safe and sound, and now engaged to Connor. Chloe's smugness was unbearable. Suddenly, an idea popped into Lisa's head, and she stormed out again.
Jacob and Leah had been waiting until 7 PM when they finally saw a car pull into the driveway. Jacob had been anxiously waiting at the door. As soon as Chloe and Connor stepped out, he greeted them with a wide smile. "Chloe, why are you and Connor back so late?" he asked warmly.
Chloe replied, "We're just grabbing some documents and then heading out again."
Jacob frowned slightly. "Connor's come all this way, and your mother and I insist on hosting him properly."
Turning to Connor, he added, "You must be hungry, Connor. Chloe’s mom has personally prepared dinner today. Let's eat and chat."
Connor seemed in good spirits. He glanced at Chloe, and seeing no objection, he wrapped an arm around her waist. "Since we're here, let's grab a bite."
Chloe didn't object. Even though she knew Jacob's crafty and self-serving nature, having lived with this family for two decades, and now being the largest shareholder in the company, she couldn't completely sever ties with them. Chloe just wanted to keep a polite distance, not expecting too much from family connections anymore.
Soon, they were all at the dining table, which was laden with a variety of tasty dishes, while Leah was still bustling in the kitchen. Spotting them, Leah quickly came out to greet them, "You're back! Just one more soup, and dinner's ready."
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