LOGINNaomi watched it all in silence.Their respect for Cale felt absolute, yet the warmth they showed Lydia was just as clear. The couple seemed to belong to a world completely different from hers.She was placed in the back seat of the first car with Lydia, while Daniel took the front passenger seat. C
The jet’s wheels touched the runway with a smooth jolt, still strong enough to be felt through Naomi’s weakened body. She opened her eyes slowly and looked out the oval window beside her seat.The sky had changed.No longer pale white above the clouds, but blue washed with gold, reflecting between r
The soft hum of the engine filled the narrow space like a distant echo from a dream that had not fully released her yet. Naomi stirred slowly beneath the soft blanket covering her body. Her head still felt heavy, her throat dry, and every breath felt like waking after a long illness. It took several
In the end, Lydia gave a faint smile. “No. Of course not.”“Let’s move,” Cale said flatly.They left the suite at a brisk pace. The hotel corridor looked calm, too calm, with thick carpet swallowing the sound of footsteps and warm yellow lights making everything appear normal. Yet that very stillnes
Three knocks sounded at the suite door, soft but clear enough to cut through the tension hanging in the air. No one moved for a fraction of a second. It was as if the entire room had stopped breathing together.Lydia, standing near the table, instinctively turned toward the door. Her fingers were gr
Don Falcon’s office occupied the highest floor of the mansion, overlooking a stretch of city that seemed small beneath the vast glass windows. But that morning, no one in the room dared appreciate the view. The air felt heavy, dense with pressure that came entirely from the man seated behind the gle
“I can get through this,” Althea told herself.The courtroom felt like a battlefield. Every word was a bullet, every piece of evidence a weapon. Dozens of eyes locked on the two women standing face to face—Vanessa Blake and Althea Grayson.The judge struck the gavel. “Plaintiff, you may begin your q
“What brings you here?” Chris asked, tone iced with annoyance. Even as Cale’s brother, he could be infuriating—especially where business was concerned.Cale strolled without hurry, clad in a black suit and wearing a smug, unreadable smile. He collapsed into the empty chair, crossing one leg over the
“You bet I am,” Chase said, reaching down to take Josh’s hand as well. He guided them both toward a private dining room. “I’m sure everything’s been perfectly prepared.”It didn’t take long before they arrived at a quiet room on the top floor, with sweeping views of Mighatan’s glittering skyline. A
Althea laughed softly. “Of course, sweetheart. Just take it slow. No need to rush—it’s not good for your stomach.”The conversation unfolded in an easy warmth. Mrs. Yoshida spoke about her tireless efforts in hosting charity events to support education, not only in Mighatan but also in nearby cities







