Not just a bed partner

Every single word that came out of her mouth was like a dagger piercing his soul. The weight of her disappointment, her pain, and unspoken anguish settled heavily upon his shoulders.

Jayden’s chest tightened, and he took a step closer to Nina. “Number eight, eleven, and sixteen,” he suddenly said. “Those were your creation, right?”

Nina’s mouth fell agape in surprise as she registered his words.

To avoid any accidents, the outfits selected for the runway were kept a secret. Except for the designers themselves, no one knew about the arrangements. Even Victor had no idea about it.

How did Jayden know about it?

Seeing her stunned expression, Jayden pulled her into his arms. He hugged her tightly, burying his face in the crook of her neck.

Taking in her natural fragrance, his chaotic thoughts finally calmed down, and he felt at ease.

“How did you know?” she asked, looking confused.

“I figured it out.” He spoke softly. “When the models walked the runway, a sense of familiarity washe