LOGINNaomi nodded again without hesitation. “Ah, I should get back to work.” She picked up a few cleaning tools, moving quickly—until—“Ouch!” Naomi winced, instinctively grabbing her wrist.A dark bruise was visible there.“I should go,” she added quickly.“Are you okay?” Lydia asked, startled by what s
The Berlin sky was bright that afternoon, but Lydia’s mood was anything but light. She wandered through a city park without direction, letting her steps carry her wherever they pleased. The rustling trees, the soft breeze, the people passing by—it all faded into the background.There was only one th
The building rose high in the heart of Berlin’s business district, its wide glass panels reflecting the bright midday sky while the traffic below moved in steady order. The car carrying Cale came to a smooth stop at the main entrance, and without delay, a staff member stepped forward to greet him wi
Morning came quietly.Breakfast passed in a strange silence, not awkward, but not comfortable either. The soft clink of cutlery filled the space, occasionally broken by a quiet breath, but no real conversation followed.Lydia looked at her plate more often than at Cale. It wasn’t that she lacked app
The question didn’t receive an immediate answer from Cale.Instead, he let out a long breath and leaned back against the sofa. He gestured for his wife to come closer—but Lydia didn’t move. If anything, her gaze sharpened, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest.“Answer my question first, Cal
And somehow, that made everything feel even more intense.Every now and then, Lydia glanced at him. Without realizing it, she kept wetting her lips with the tip of her tongue—a small gesture that didn’t go unnoticed. It pulled a knowing smile from Cale.The elevator doors slid open.They walked towa
SunCity. TnC Group Headquarters—owned by the Miller family.Daniel Miller’s office sat at the very top floor, bathed in sunlight pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows. A long mahogany desk faced a massive digital screen that displayed graphs from past and ongoing projects. Chase and Chris sat acr
The atmosphere at Callister Group that morning was just as usual—calm yet pulsing with a steady rhythm of activity. Daven entered without a word, his charcoal-gray suit moving fluidly with the confident strides he took. Every employee he passed simply offered a respectful nod, aware that their boss
“Mayor Harold has invited you to dinner, Mr. Daven,” Arsen said once they were on their way to the TnC building in the city center. “As you instructed, I informed him of your arrival in SunCity this afternoon.”Daven only gave a brief nod, not particularly concerned. Arsen could be relied upon for c
Theo shifted in his seat, visibly uncomfortable, though he said nothing. Daven remained silent too, his gaze fixed on the untouched glass of wine before him.“And now here you are,” Kate continued, her voice cool and firm. “Sitting here in tears, acting like you’ve never been loved? Do you have any






