Farewell to Love: The CEO's Desperate Chase novel Chapter 195

Emilia lifted her right hand ever so slightly. In the warm glow of the chandelier, the wine in her glass sparkled, throwing off jewel-like flashes of color.

At the base of the glass, the number 214 was etched—special for tonight's wine-tasting game.

The answer card was already prepared and sat on the table, concealed under a velvet cover, waiting for its reveal.

Emilia simply watched Chloe in silence.

Ever since she'd received Chloe's message, she'd been thinking: What would Chloe try to pull?

Tonight's event was all about the wine—an evening of introductions, a chance to step further into the city's social circles.

The Dennis family, Cerulion Vineyards, high finance, Kaufman Industries—everyone in the room was someone, and with just a bit of digging, anyone could find out where their rival's vineyards were, the origin of their grapes, their business connections.

Emilia never walked into a battle unprepared.

Especially not one like this.

She was Ms. Dennis, after all. The Dennis family had once stood on the brink of becoming Alden City's fourth financial titan. How could she possibly be ignorant about the wines in play?

Her gaze lingered on Chloe. Just beyond her, in Emilia's peripheral vision, she caught sight of Tyler, deep in conversation with Vivienne.

Emilia had spent years by Tyler's side, traveling from city to city. That year they'd gone to Verdania, he'd developed a particular passion for wine, and Emilia had immersed herself in the world of vineyards and cellars, learning everything she could.

Now, with just a sip, she could identify nearly anything they put before her.

"So, does that mean I win?" Emilia finally broke the silence, watching Chloe for a reaction.

Chloe stared at her, lips pressed into a thin, bitter line.

"Is this how you beat him, too?" Chloe spat, voice trembling.

"No." Emilia lowered her eyes, her voice soft.

That victory—if it could even be called one—had cost her more than she'd ever wanted to pay. Her health, her child.

She'd gambled everything on the hope that Kaufman might have a shred of humanity left.

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