Kyle and Olivia were stunned as they watched Chloe maintain her usual smile, though her red-rimmed eyes betrayed her emotions.

Kyle felt smug—his plan to create discord seemed to be working.

Although Olivia wasn't sure about Chloe and Horrace's relationship, seeing Chloe's obvious hurt improved her mood considerably.

What puzzled her was Horrace's suddenly lowered voice. "If you want to eat or have fun, let Wayne take you. You don't need to be here."

The words ...