LOGIN“I could do it,” Lydia replied before she had time to think it through.“Then there’s no problem.” His tone was far too casual.And somehow, that was exactly what unsettled her.“Cale,” she said, her voice softer now as she looked at him, “you’re really impossible.”“Maybe.”“This is a public place.
He noticed she had finished her meal. Only dessert and her favorite salad remained.Without a word, he reached into the inner pocket of his jacket and placed a small box on the table.“For you.”Lydia looked at it, then back at him. “What is this?”“A gift.”“We’re already married,” Lydia said, thou
The Berlin sky slowly shifted, fading from pale orange into a deep, tranquil blue as night took over. High above the city, far from its noise, a private sky dining area had been prepared, nothing overly grand, nothing excessive, yet intimate enough to feel as though it belonged to just the two of th
Warm steam filled the room, rising in soft curls from the gently rippling water. Daylight streamed through the wide glass windows, spilling across the surface of the jacuzzi that overlooked the heart of Berlin. The contrast between the cold outside and the warmth within made the atmosphere feel… alm
“No.”“Because this story… it’s long. And it’ll take your sleep with it.”“That’s fine,” Lydia replied quickly. “I’m used to staying up late.”Cale smiled faintly. “Alright… if that’s what you want.” He straightened slightly, his expression shifting—more seriously now. “And like I said earlier… don’
The bedroom door hadn’t been fully closed.Lydia had noticed it from the start—but she hadn’t intended to take advantage of it. All she wanted was a moment to steady herself, to quiet the unease that had been lingering inside her, shapeless yet persistent.But then she heard his voice.Cale.And jus
“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
“No, Mom,” Daven said firmly. “That news—it isn’t true. I can promise you that.”The lie burned in his chest, sharper than he expected. Telling a falsehood this big to his mother cut deep, but he had no choice. He feared the domino effect it might have, especially when the storm he was already caugh
“Does it really have to be like this?” Althea asked, uncertainty lacing her voice.The conference room in SunCity was thick with tension that afternoon. Seated beside Chase Miller, Althea found herself surrounded by a team of attorneys handpicked by the Miller family. At the head of the table stood
The room erupted with murmurs, frustration rippling among the staff and investors. It was clear they all agreed with Sarah.“And now you demand protection from us?” Sarah gave a bitter laugh. “You’ve gone too far, Vanessa.”Another investor leaned forward, voice sharp. “Listen carefully. We’ve lost







