Semua Bab The Heir Clause: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Two months had passed since Caliste last saw Lucca—the little boy with Lucian's eyes. Two months when he smiled at her, innocent and pure, without knowing who she was.Every day after that, she found herself searching—at galas, business events, charity dinners—anywhere Lucian Velmore might appear. But something had changed. The Velmore heir no longer brought the child to gatherings. The society pages that once photographed Lucian walking hand-in-hand with his young son now showed him alone. Cold. Detached. His public appearances were fewer, and when he did attend, he left swiftly, never entertaining questions about Lucca.Caliste could not ignore the gnawing unease in her chest.Where is he? Why isn't he bringing Lucca out anymore?At first, she convinced herself that perhaps the child was merely being protected from the public eye, kept safe from the flashing cameras and gossip columns. But the longer the silence persisted, the more her anxiety grew.One night, after a long charity g

The next morning, Caliste walked into the towering glass structure of Velmore Industries, her head held high but her chest tight with nerves. The marble floors gleamed under her heels, and the mirrored walls reflected a woman who looked every bit the part of a poised designer and businesswoman though deep inside, her heart was an unhealed scar.It had been a week since that night in Lucian's penthouse.A night filled with anger, unspoken truth, and a deal born of desperation.Caliste never meant to go back to his world, but when he offered her a chance to work under one of his subsidiaries, she took it. She didn't care about the gossip or the eyes that followed her every step. She had only one purpose now to stay close enough to see her son, even from a distance.---The Office WhispersBy noon, the rumors had already spread through the entire building like wildfire."Did you hear?" one employee whispered by the elevator. "Caliste Winslow is working here under Lucian Velmore himself."

The elevator chimed softly as its doors slid open on the 38th floor of Velmore Enterprises — the creative wing of Lucian Velmore's empire. Caliste Winslow stepped out, her polished heels clicking lightly on the marble floor, a thick portfolio tucked beneath her arm. The faint scent of coffee and printer ink filled the air, mingling with the sound of keyboards and muted conversations.Velmore Innovations: Home of the future of fashion and technology. That was the slogan she herself had created years ago when she was still Mrs. Caliste Velmore. Now, she walked these halls not as the CEO's wife, but as his newly appointed Creative Director — the visionary behind the next rebranding campaign.It had been nearly three weeks since she started working there again. Rumors had spread like wildfire the moment her name appeared on the official employee list: Caliste Winslow — formerly Velmore — now working under her ex-husband.Some said it was professional reconciliation; others whispered of a

Two days passed since Caliste's unexpected reunion with Caelum Vellaria.She had buried herself in work ever since designs, sketches, project meetings, deadlines anything that could keep her mind from wandering back to the tall man with silver-gray eyes and a smile that saw far too much.But fate, as always, had a wicked sense of humor.It was nearly noon when her secretary entered her office, holding a folder and wearing that uncertain expression that usually meant trouble."Miss Winslow, Mr. Vellaria is here to see you," she said carefully.Caliste froze mid-sketch, her pen hovering just above the tracing paper. "Caelum Vellaria?"Her secretary nodded. "He said he's here on behalf of the Velmore Holdings' new expansion campaign. Mr. Velmore is in a board meeting, so he asked his cousin to check the progress."Caliste blinked twice, trying to compose herself. Of all the possible people Lucian could have sent…"Send him in," she finally said, straightening her posture.The door opene

The next few weeks unfolded like a quiet storm.Subtle, yet deeply felt.Caliste went about her work with her usual grace, her professionalism unshaken. Yet beneath her calm demeanor, there was something else stirring — something even she couldn't ignore anymore.Everywhere she turned, Caelum was there — not intrusive, but constant, like sunlight streaming through cracks she once sealed shut. He never demanded her attention, yet somehow always had it. When she laughed, he was often the reason.And Lucian noticed.He noticed everything.---It started during a quarterly executive meeting.Caliste was presenting the upcoming luxury campaign — her voice steady, eyes focused on the screen — while Lucian sat at the head of the table, impassive as always.Caelum, seated across from her, was the only one whose expression was openly admiring.When Caliste pointed out her concept designs, Caelum leaned forward, a small, approving smile curving his lips. "That's brilliant," he murmured under hi