LOGIN“Mr. Kai.” A friendly smile appeared on his face. “I’m very glad you could make it.”Cale stopped walking. His gaze met Silas’s for several seconds before the corner of his lips lifted slightly. “Really?”That simple question made Silas laugh. “Of course. This banquet wouldn’t be complete without yo
And now, right in front of him? Naomi looked far more relaxed and had even smiled broadly several times.On the other side of the hall, Silas Evermont watched everything with an expression that was becoming increasingly difficult to read. The situation was not unfolding according to his plan. Falcon
The moment Chris said it so casually, nearly all of the guests fell silent. They exchanged glances with one another. Some were surprised by what Chris had just revealed.Chris Miller.That name might not appear in the media as often as Cale Miller's. But to the people in this room, it was by no mean
Naomi almost laughed.Uncomfortable?That word felt far too mild to describe what had actually happened. Far too simple to explain how this man had once frightened her to the point where she could no longer think clearly. But Naomi chose to remain silent. She did not want to give Falcon the reaction
Naomi had thought the hardest part of that evening would be facing Silas Evermont.It turned out she was wrong.After taking her seat at the table that had been prepared for her, the atmosphere gradually returned to normal. The guests resumed their conversations. Music drifted softly from a corner o
Naomi wanted to protest, but apparently Chris whispered something that ultimately left her with no choice but to give in.And without either of them realizing it, that simple interaction looked very different through other people’s eyes. They appeared close, as though they had known each other for a
“Can I… talk to you for a moment?” Eli asked quickly. “If you don’t mind.”Josh glanced around, then looked back at her. “Now?”He could already tell how many eyes were on them. How could they not be? Eli stood out in her Saint Loisse uniform. Her school was known as SunRise Academy’s biggest rival.
“Not directly involved, but his movements are suspicious,” Chris explained. “There were several periods when he was nowhere to be found. It looks like he was searching for the man you’re holding, Daven. I don’t think he’s just someone hired to stir up trouble here and there. His role is significant—
“Yes,” Nathan nodded. “And you should know—your age now is almost the same as his was when he first dared to talk back to me. Your tone, the way you hold back your emotions… it’s remarkably similar.”Josh fell silent for a moment. Something warm settled in his chest every time his grandfather spoke
Althea and Daven exchanged glances, both a little puzzled as to why Lydia had come by so late at night. The conversation that had been tense only moments ago softened slightly. Still, Althea wasn’t about to back down. She couldn’t bear the thought of her husband carrying such a burden alone. Even if







