ANMELDEN"Yes," Chris replied with a nod. He briefly glanced at the watch around his wrist. "We should head home.""Ah, yes. You're right." Naomi agreed. She had no desire to listen to a lengthy lecture from Cale if they returned late. Cale was a punctual person, and when it came to him, one needed a very go
Chris stopped walking, turned to face Naomi, and studied her from head to toe for a few moments. "Strategic Management.""Why?""You're the type of person who likes being in control and hates it when the plans in your head fall apart," Chris said bluntly. "You dragged Cale out of the party last nigh
What Chris had just said left Naomi speechless. She blinked once, then blinked again. Her brain suddenly seemed incapable of functioning after hearing that casual statement."What?" Naomi repeated.Chris rested his elbow on the armrest, completely unconcerned by his own request. "A date, Naomi. The
Realizing 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
It wasn’t a question. It sounded like a declaration. Another official added, raising his voice so the media could hear.“Are you willing to cooperate and acknowledge your wrongdoing before the legal process proceeds further?”Several reporters immediately seized on the implication.“So there was a v
“What do you think my mom made for breakfast?” Grace asked, looking at Felicia with bright excitement.Since yesterday, Grace hadn’t wanted to leave Felicia’s side. Whatever she was doing, she wanted Felicia right there with her.“I’m not sure,” Felicia replied with a smile, gently stroking the top
“Damn it,” Selena muttered, her hands clenched into fists. Her breath came fast and uneven as she struggled to contain her anger.The dining room door shut behind her with a solid thud. She walked away quickly, her breathing still ragged. Her jaw tightened every time she remembered the way Nathan an
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







