LOGINHis gaze followed the ripples spreading slowly across the water. “You know, Naomi,” he said suddenly.Naomi turned to him. “Hm?”“I’m glad you came camping with us today.”Naomi was slightly surprised by such a sudden admission. But Josh seemed completely unaware of it.“I’m going to tell Daddy that
After breakfast together, the campsite became lively with activity once again. Some people chose to relax around the tents, while others began finding their own ways to enjoy the remainder of their time outdoors.Josh was, of course, part of the second group.After finishing the last bite of food on
“You’re not even looking at the river.”A faint smile appeared on Daven's face. “I'm looking at something more interesting.”Althea let out a small sigh. “What?”Daven fell silent for a moment.For a few moments, his eyes remained on Althea as she carried Chase. The woman who had gone through so muc
Morning arrived with an atmosphere far calmer than the night before.A thin layer of mist still hung above the surface of the river, forming a white veil that drifted slowly with the morning breeze. The mountain air was cold yet refreshing. Most of the campers were still asleep inside their tents af
Eli could only shake her head in resignation. Meanwhile, Naomi... found herself standing in the middle of all the commotion.At first, she only watched. Then Grace grabbed her hand. After that, Josh dragged her into the game. And before she realized it, she was already laughing along with them.A ge
When they returned to the campsite, the atmosphere was still just as lively as when they had left.Several tents had already been fully set up. The aroma of grilling meat had begun to fill the air, mingling with the scent of pine wood and the cool mountain breeze. In the distance, Josh and Chris cou
“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
Chase veered off in the opposite direction, down another corridor—the one that would lead him straight to the press. Every now and then, Althea glanced back, making sure there was nothing chasing at her heels.“Miss Grayson, Mr. Chris’s car is waiting just outside,” Jennifer informed her gently, pul







