Mag-log inNaomi 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
Theo let out a heavy breath, his face hardening. “I am standing with you, Vanessa—including in this scandal. I’ve covered up everything I could to keep it contained. Do you even realize how much money I’ve spent silencing the press? I’ve sacrificed my own reputation. But you—” He jabbed a shaking fi
“Are you ready?” Chase asked again.Today, Althea had made her decision, and the team from Tornwell & Partner Associates had already completed every necessary document. Because the matter involved public figures and Althea’s name had been dragged into the scandal, the lawyers advised that the lawsui
“We’ve arrived, Mr. Daven,” Andy said, glancing at him through the rearview mirror.The car had been parked for a while in front of Josh’s school, their destination, this late morning. Yet Daven hadn’t moved an inch from his seat. He only stared at the still-closed school gates.“I don’t think Young
“My apologies, Mr. Daven,” Andy muttered.“So, go home. Rest. And make sure you both recover properly.”Neither of them dared to argue further. Moments later, they asked to leave his office. Finally, Daven could breathe easier. He leaned back on the sofa, letting the glittering night skyline of SunC







