LOGIN“Just a moment. I’m sure it won’t be a bother—”But before Falcon could finish his sentence, another voice sounded from the direction of the hall.“I believe my fiancée has already given you her answer.”The voice made Naomi immediately turn around.Chris.The man walked closer with relaxed steps, a
And Vincent?There was no way Vincent would give an order like that on his own initiative. There was only one person excessive enough to consider the possibility that she might get lost, become bored, or get into trouble simply because she went to the restroom.But the only reason that made perfect
The sound came from inside the lounge, loud enough to make Naomi flinch. Several other noises quickly followed. Chairs scraped against the floor, hurried footsteps echoed, and someone seemed to be heading out to check the corridor.Naomi’s heart immediately began pounding faster.She instinctively t
After that, the atmosphere of the party gradually returned to normal.Although some guests still occasionally glanced in Naomi and Chris’s direction, no one openly questioned their relationship anymore. At least for the time being.Brandon remained with them for quite a while. His presence shifted m
And Brandon did not seem bothered by it in the slightest. On the contrary, he waited patiently for whatever answer Naomi would give.“I understand,” he finally said as he slowly swirled the wine in his glass. “A relationship like that isn’t always easy to explain.”His tone was light, almost like or
Cale laughed at Brandon’s remark. “So... tell me, what brought you here?”“An invitation from an old friend. And they said there was a chance you might come. As it happens, there are a few things I wanted to discuss.” Brandon smiled faintly.“At first, I thought you were starting to enjoy family gat
The 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
“Then I’ll see you at the house, Mr. Miller,” Selena said with a slight, polite bow. “And you—don’t forget to say your goodbyes to your grandparents. Don’t let them think you don’t want to spend time with them.”Her words made Eli turn and stare at her mother in disbelief. Even so, she did what she
“Maybe I won’t feel calm until this is all resolved.”Riana smiled gently. “There’s nothing for you to worry about. Do you want to come with us?”Josh shook his head firmly. “No. I’ll stay home. Mommy said I should wait patiently. Whatever Grandmom and Granddad decide, I respect it. Besides…” He hes
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







