LOGINThe restaurant they were headed to be no ordinary place. Eli recognized it immediately—an exclusive establishment often featured in lifestyle magazines, frequently listed by food vloggers as a must-visit spot. Even so, only certain circles were ever allowed inside.A place where influential people m
Eli turned her face away. Her mother wasn’t wrong. Why hadn’t she thought of that? Silvia, standing not far from them, lowered her head, choosing silence. The air in the room grew heavy. Eli clenched the edge of her towel, her fingers trembling.“If that happens, you won’t need to hide,” Selena cont
“Mrs. Selena,” Silvia called out.Selena had been enjoying her coffee. The morning was bright and clear. The sky stretched blue, adorned with soft clusters of white clouds. Sunlight spilled across part of the balcony, offering a gentle warmth.Selena turned reluctantly. “What is it?”“Mr. Hans would
The car came to a stop in the apartment parking area, the engine shutting off slowly.“We’ve arrived, ma’am,” the driver said before hurrying to open the door for them.Selena stepped out first, her movements light. She adjusted her hair, picked up her bag, and walked ahead without looking back. Wit
“Ah… this feels such a relief.”The words slipped lightly from Selena’s lips, as if they had just escaped a heavy burden—rather than the very eye of the storm that had shaken Eli’s life to its core. The girl turned her head slowly. Ever since she got into the car, she had chosen silence, her back to
Cale exhaled slowly. “I think… we have no choice but to play along with the game that’s already been forced onto my family.”Aaron’s brow furrowed deeply. “What do you mean, sir?”“You said you have people monitoring Harold’s unusual movements, didn’t you?”“That’s correct, Mr. Cale.” Aaron still di







