Chapter 13

At the mention of Jason, a blush crept up Samantha’s cheeks. I mean, come on—he’s like the dream guy of half the women in Seaville! And somehow, she got lucky enough to score an engagement to him. It was like hitting the jackpot—no wonder she smiled just thinking about it. But that smile vanished real quick when they got to the car and spotted Denise already there. Instantly, both Vivian and Samantha’s faces turned cold. “You little brat! What are you doing in the car?” Vivian screeched. Denise gave her a calm smile. “Vivian, I’m going to the party too.” Samantha instantly turned to Arthur. “Dad, what the heck? Didn’t you say she wasn’t allowed to come?” Arthur waved his hand impatiently. “Enough. We’re family. If one of us isn’t there, it’ll look bad to the Harringtons.” So in the end, Vivian and Samantha had to swallow their annoyance and share the ride with Denise. Thing is, Denise had already played her card—she’d told Arthur a fake story, saying Jason had asked her last night to b