MasukDon 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
“Not if it’s treated immediately.” The doctor looked at Cale calmly. “But she needs complete rest. No stress, no fear, and she must not be left alone.”Lydia raised a brow. “That last part sounds important.”Dr. Weber took out fever medication and wrote an additional prescription. “I’ll give her an
The hotel room door flew open harder than usual. Fast footsteps entered the main suite, followed by a rush of cold air from the hallway before the door could close again.Cale came in first, still wearing the same suit he had left in that morning. His face was unreadable, but the tight line of his j
“Like what?”“Being… warm to strangers.”Lydia chewed slowly before answering. “No. I’m selective.”“Then why me?”“I don’t know,” Lydia said lightly. “Maybe fate?”That answer left Naomi quiet.To shift the mood, Lydia began talking about small, ordinary things. About a woman named Althea who, in h
Morning crept slowly into the hotel suite, still wrapped in silence. The heavy curtains had not been fully opened, leaving only pale lines of light stretched across the floor. In the guest room, Naomi woke with ragged breaths, her body drenched in cold sweat. Her hands clutched the sheets tightly, a
Morning arrived in Berlin beneath a pale sky, the air still carrying the last bite of the night’s cold. On the upper floor of Brandon’s modern office tower, the main conference room had been prepared an hour earlier. A long wooden table was lined with final documents, the presentation screen already
***“Are you ready?” Chase asked as he stepped into the living room of Althea’s home.Truth be told, he couldn’t take his eyes off her.Tonight, she looked... different.She wore a sage green midi dress with a graceful A-line cut that flowed to mid-calf. The fabric—a soft satin—caught the warm light
“I rushed back to the hospital the moment I heard Mommy was awake. Sorry I’m a bit late—I had to wrap up one last commitment,” Vanessa said with a smile as sweet as honey.And she wasn’t lying. The second she received the news, Vanessa had come straight to the hospital, perfectly styled and wearing
“You heard what the doctor said, didn’t you?” Daven offered a faint smile, gently brushing the top of his sister’s head. “There’s nothing to worry about. Just be a little more careful with Mommy’s meals, okay? I can count on you both for that, can’t I?”Both Kalina and Felicia nodded obediently.“Da
As always, Chase was the perfect gentleman—pulling out a chair for Althea, making sure she was seated comfortably before turning his attention to Josh. He gently helped the little boy settle in, trying his best to ease any discomfort in this unfamiliar place, surrounded by strangers.Throughout dinn







