Se connecter“We don’t care,” he replied lightly, devoid of emotion. “Mr. Falcon wants to see you.”It didn’t sound like a request.It was an order—one that was expected to be obeyed.Naomi shook her head quickly. “I told you, I’ll come later.” There was a slight emphasis on later, as if it was the last boundary
Naomi quickly shook her head. “No, it’s not that.” She lowered her gaze briefly before continuing, her voice softer. “But I have to head to my other job soon.”“I’ll drive you,” Lydia cut in, almost too quickly leaving little room for refusal.Naomi looked up, startled. “That’s not necessary. I usua
“Didn’t you get enough of the Pergamon Museum yesterday?” Andrew asked lightly, his tone easy and cheerful.He didn’t mind taking her anywhere she wanted to go. After all, they only had two days left before returning home. And as a good guide, he intended to make the most of it—whatever Lydia needed
Liu lifted his head, studying him. “Do you suspect they met?”“It could be a coincidence,” Cale answered shortly, though the uncertainty in his voice lingered beneath the surface.He didn’t like making assumptions.But he didn’t ignore possibilities either.“Check it,” he ordered.Liu nodded without
“I’ll come pick you up once I’m done,” Cale said as he unfastened his seatbelt, already moving to open the door for Lydia. Behind their car, Andrew followed closely, ever watchful.Today, Andrew was once again assigned to accompany Lydia around Berlin. In just two more days, their honeymoon would co
And yet…She also realized that his control wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.Her gaze flicked to the watch on her wrist. Dinner would likely arrive in about ten minutes. Aside from the salmon steak Cale had recommended, she had ordered a few light dishes—just enough for the two of them without being
Vanessa flung her crystal-studded clutch onto the couch without a second thought. She didn’t care if it cracked, if the stones scattered across the floor. Let them. She stormed toward the bar, grabbed a bottle of champagne, filled a glass halfway, and downed it in one angry gulp.“Damn it!” she spat
"I didn’t expect you to come to this event," Vanessa said with a smile. There was no way she could let her displeasure show—not the annoyance, not the disappointment she felt over Daven’s behavior. "If I’d known you were coming, we could’ve arrived together.""Arsen told me after the meeting wrapped
“I agree,” Daven replied. “More and more companies seem to chase numbers alone, forgetting that social contribution is a long-term investment.”Sugimura gave a pleased nod. “The charity event is scheduled for two weeks from now. Our office will send full details via email—venue, schedule, guest list
“Sometimes I forget how comforting silence like this can be,” Chase said quietly.Althea nodded. “After years of chaos and noise, this is the kind of quiet I’ve learned to be most grateful for.”Chase turned to her, his gaze steady. “I hope all that chaos didn’t make you feel like you were any less.






