LOGINRealizing she had been stared at for too long, a faint blush spread across Naomi's cheeks. "What? Is there something wrong with my outfit?"Chris cleared his throat softly and looked away to regain control of himself before turning back with a faint smile. "No. Perfect. Let's go."Lydia and Cale wal
Lydia slowly turned toward her husband. "Did you hear that, Cale?"Cale frowned deeply."Chris just told me 'none of your business.'""And?" Cale asked innocently.Lydia let out a frustrated sigh at her husband's reaction. "Good grief. You're really slow."Before the atmosphere at the dining table c
"What time is it?" Naomi murmured softly. Her eyes were still half-closed as she sensed the faint silhouette of sunlight filtering through the gaps in her bedroom curtains.The room was very quiet, with only the hum of the air conditioner. Naomi turned over and stared at the ceiling for a moment bef
On the other side, the lights at the Evermont residence were still on even though most of the guests had long since gone home. The atmosphere in Silas's study was completely different from the elegance and hospitality he had displayed throughout the evening.The crystal glass he had used to entertai
“I would investigate that man's background down to the very roots. Even if it were Chris, I would make sure he had no secrets that could hurt Naomi,” Cale answered so quickly and firmly.Truthfully, Cale himself was puzzled by how quickly the answer had come. But if he examined his relationship with
Cale lifted his head and looked deeply into Lydia’s eyes. “You’re right.”That sincere intimacy made the atmosphere between them feel rich and warm. For a few moments, they simply gazed at each other in comfortable silence, enjoying the steady rhythm of each other’s heartbeats.Cale pressed a gentle
The car carrying Althea sped down the road, tailing the ambulance ahead. Her eyes stayed fixed on the flashing lights, her hands wringing together in her lap in a desperate attempt to ease the gnawing anxiety—though it was useless. Her vision blurred with tears that refused to stop. Beside her, a ho
“Of course!” Althea rained kisses all over his face, making him squeal with laughter and squirm in her arms, though she refused to let go so easily.The anger and frustration she’d felt yesterday had already melted away, gone without a trace. No matter how much the Callister family tried to push the
Cale gave a short, dark laugh. “Ah, Mr. Callister is with you, I see. Rest assured, sir—you’re not the only one. I’ll be far less forgiving if Harold thinks he can get away with this.”Silence settled again until Daven finally broke it. His voice was calm, but the weight in his tone pressed down lik
“I can get through this,” Althea told herself.The courtroom felt like a battlefield. Every word was a bullet, every piece of evidence a weapon. Dozens of eyes locked on the two women standing face to face—Vanessa Blake and Althea Grayson.The judge struck the gavel. “Plaintiff, you may begin your q







