Mag-log in"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
Elsewhere in the city, Cale was moving in the opposite direction—toward a place he used to frequent. He drove himself, hands steady on the wheel, eyes focused through the traffic ahead. His phone vibrated on the center console. Erick’s name lit up the screen.“What is it?” Cale asked bluntly as soon
Elsewhere—far from gleaming high-rises, crowded boardrooms, or rows of cafés where people lingered over coffee and sugar-drenched cake—a dilapidated buildings stood hidden behind a line of long-abandoned storage warehouses. Its location lies well away from the city’s main roads. Traffic noise was ra
When they arrived home, the atmosphere felt far quieter than usual, not a cold silence, but one deliberately created so everyone inside could breathe a little easier. Lydia went straight to the kitchen without much comment. She rolled up her sleeves, unpacked the groceries, and began working with ef
Meanwhile, in SunCity.After the call ended, Althea remained staring at her darkened phone screen. Her chest felt tight, restless—not because of what Daven had said, but because of everything he hadn’t. It seemed the pressure was coming at him from all sides, especially with the news surrounding Cal







