Chapter 477
Heartbreak Brings Mr. Right
In her mind, Shelia sneered, thinking Lindsey cannot hold a candle to her.
With each passing moment, Sheliaâs self-admiration grew.
How did she get so lucky to meet with Jacob?
She glanced at Lindseyâs boyfriend, thinking he wasnât in the same league as Jacob.
After all, it wasnât about looks.
It was the status and the wealth that mattered.
Those were the real tickets to a womanâs happiness.
Dreaming of her lavish future, Shelia snuggled up even closer to Jacob.
Jacob took a leisurely sip of his wine, looking thoroughly pleased.
âAh, sweet and lingering.
Thatâs the mark of a great wine.
â
Noticing Lindsey and Domenic hesitating with their glasses, Jacob urged, âCome on, why arenât you drinking? Thereâs plenty more where that came from.
Help yourselves.
â
Jacob burst out laughing when he caught sight of them, acting as if theyâd never been out in the world before.
He casually mentioned to Domenic that the two million he lost to him was nothing more than the cost of a couple of wine bottles.
The commotion drew the guests, who began to crowd around them.
âMr.
Perry, itâs quite wasteful to offer a rare collection of Romanee-Conti to those who donât know their wine.
â
âIndeed! You should save it for us.
â
Jacob just waved his hand dismissively and assured them, âNo need to worry.
Thereâs plenty of fine wine for the night.
Help yourselves to as much as youâd like.
â
âMr.
Perry, thatâs very generous of you!â
Amidst the shower of compliments, Jacobâs smile vanished at the sound of Domenicâs low voice.
âJacob Perry, could it be that someoneâs tricked you?â
Jacobâs smile stiffened into a frown as he turned to Domenic.
âWhat did you just say?â
Domenic swirled his wine glass, a small smile playing on his Lips.
âThis wine is fake.
â
Fake?
Confused glances shot around the room.
The idea seemed absurd.
How could the wine from Jacobâs cellar be a fake? The Perry family, being one of the top four affluent families, had no need to skimp on quality.
For them, authenticity was a matter of pride.
âYouâre calling this wine a fake? Have you ever even tasted something genuine?â