LOGIN"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
Meanwhile, in Chase’s office.Althea sat with her hands wrapped around her coffee cup. That restless feeling had been gnawing at her all morning, no matter how hard she tried to push it away.“Where will you be picking Josh up?” Chase asked, his voice deliberately gentle.He knew exactly why she was
It only made her feel more cornered. Vanessa spun around abruptly, pushing her way through the crowd with hurried steps. Her lawyer and the court staff had to hold back the reporters who tried to follow.“Miss Vanessa! Miss Vanessa, just one more question!”“What about your feelings toward Miss Alth
“I can’t just waste this chance, can I?” Althea exhaled softly, her gaze fixed on Chase as if to cement her decision. “I must go to court. That woman needs to know I’m not afraid of every vile word she’s ever thrown at me.”Chase reached for her hand again. “You’re not alone, love. I’ll always be ri
The judge raised his hand, silenced her. “Enough, Miss Blake. The direction of this trial is more than clear. You cannot refute the evidence presented. I will not allow this courtroom to drown in groundless accusations.”The gavel cracked against the block, its echo slicing through the tense air. Va







