LOGINHi, my beloved readers. Sorry for the late update. Today is my first day back after a long holiday. I hope you're still looking forward to Cale and Lydia's story
“Nothing.” Cale shrugged.“Why are you smiling like that?”Cale shifted slightly in his seat. Looking at Naomi with a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Because you're worried about me.”Naomi immediately turned her face away. “Don't flatter yourself.”Unfortunately, that reaction only made Cale's smil
“I have to tell him!”Naomi did not even realize that her steps were growing faster. The dark blue dress she wore swayed with her hurried pace while countless thoughts collided inside her head.Brandon Oswell was Don Falcon’s younger brother? Good heavens! How could this happen and... why was Chris
“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
“No need,” Arsen cut in quickly. “I’m fine. Just make sure we’re taken somewhere safer.”The sound of tracking dogs echoed through the forest, their barks carrying between the pines. Searchlights swept the grounds, while police vehicles sped toward the woods, sirens wailing louder and louder.“Don’t
“We’re here, Mr. Daven,” Arsen informed him as the car rolled to a stop in front of the restaurant lobby. They had arrived at a spot not far from the city center, its warm, understated interior inviting. Josh had no idea that Arsen had reserved the entire place just for the two of them.“Come on,” D
Those words struck Arsen. To him, they revealed how much this building and everyone in it had become Daven’s anchor, the only thing keeping him from collapsing completely. As the one closest to him, Arsen could feel the sharp sting of betrayal that still carved into Daven’s chest—a wound delivered b
“I’ve already asked Callister Group’s PR team to handle the reporters who’ve started showing up. Most of them are reaching out by phone and email.”Ever since Vanessa’s story broke, both Daven’s and Arsen’s phones hadn’t stopped ringing. In the end, Daven turned his off, unwilling to let the noise i







