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A scale model of Fighter 07 stood at the center of the exhibition hall. Its sleek, aerodynamic design drew a steady crowd as visitors quietly discussed the technology behind it.Few people knew that the real core technology had never been released to the public. It was secured in a restricted control room behind the exhibition area, under constant guard.Every file and blueprint connected to the project contained classified national security information. There was no room for mistakes.Amelia sat on a couch in the corner, absently tracing the rim of her water glass while her sharp gaze moved across the room.Soft music played during the break. Guests gathered in small groups, making polite conversation or walking through the exhibits. The room appeared lively and relaxed.Even so, Amelia could already feel the tension beneath the surface. Jasper sat beside her, looking casual, though his eyes were every bit as watchful as hers.Neither of them spoke. They simply observed the room

The commotion backstage had died down, but the tension in the room remained.Gerald kept glancing toward the restricted area, his brow furrowed and his anxiety plain to see.Whatever had happened clearly rattled him, but he couldn't walk over and ask about it without drawing attention. All he could do was hover nearby, shifting restlessly as he waited for some sign of what was going on.Before long, his gaze landed on Amelia across the room. As though he had spotted another way to get information, he took a breath and headed toward her.Jasper noticed him coming and raised an eyebrow. He remained relaxed, but his eyes sharpened.Amelia watched Gerald approach and immediately understood. Whatever he wanted, it couldn't be good."Amelia." Gerald stopped in front of her and forced a warm, fatherly tone, though the questions behind it were obvious. "How have things been between you and Chris lately? Have the two of you...had a chance to talk?"Amelia picked up her water and took a s

Christopher appeared to have finished handling the situation backstage. When he looked over at Amelia, their eyes met.Neither of them spoke, but the look between them said everything.Amelia saw determination in his eyes, while Christopher saw trust and support in hers.Lincoln noticed the exchange. He approached slowly with a glass in hand, still wearing his pleasant smile. "You and Mr. Zephyr seemed to be having quite a conversation. What were you discussing?"Amelia looked away from Christopher and gave Lincoln a polite smile. "Nothing important. We were just talking about the past."Lincoln's gaze moved between them as though he were trying to read their expressions, but he didn't press. He simply smiled. "I see. The bidding will resume soon. You should return to your seat. You wouldn't want to miss anything important.""Thank you for the reminder." Amelia nodded and said nothing more.Lincoln didn't linger. He turned and walked toward the center of the hall.Jasper wa

The bidding conference came to an end.Representatives from the major companies filed out one by one. The crowd gradually thinned until only the staff remained to clean up the venue.Amelia was packing up her briefcase when Jasper spoke beside her, a hint of hesitation in his voice."Amelia, there's something I need to tell you."She looked up at him. "What is it?"His expression was complicated as he studied her face. "My family found out we're 'dating.' We both know it isn't real, but they think it is."Amelia froze, her expression tightening. She had never imagined that the story they had made up to get through an awkward situation would reach Jasper's family.Guilt washed over her. "I'm sorry, Jasper. I never meant to cause problems for you.""It's not your fault." Jasper shook his head, his tone gentle. "My family has been pressuring me to settle down. At my age, they expect me to either find someone on my own or let them set me up. They've been hoping I'd get serious

Jasper felt that there was no need to test Amelia any further.Amelia's refusal to meet his family and continue pretending had told him everything he needed to know. Even though their relationship was only an act, she still couldn't accept the idea of being with him.From the beginning, he and Amelia had only ever been friends and business partners. Maybe that was the kind of relationship that would last the longest and cause the least pain.But the feelings buried between Amelia and Christopher, along with all the years they had lost to misunderstandings, were probably exactly as he said earlier. They never truly disappeared.He simply didn't know how long it would take them to face those feelings, overcome everything standing between them, and finally find their way back to each other.Jasper started the car and slowly pulled away from the venue.Maybe it was time to seriously consider the matches his family had arranged for him.Instead of putting it off forever, perhaps he s