All Chapters of Endless Night, Swaying Hearts: Chapter 21 - Chapter 29

Lucas appeared next to Victoria on her screen. Although he was dressed in casual wear, he still carried himself with a refined and aloof air that was befitting of a scion of a prestigious family.He looked directly at Charlie. His tone was firm and serious when he said, "Charlie, everyone is well aware of Vicky's image, professionalism, and market appeal. Felton Foundation has always been an important art sponsor of your brand, and personally, I've also always admired your brand's values."I believe that choosing Victoria to be your global ambassador is absolutely the correct choice. As for certain unrelated parties who want to get in the way of that…"Lucas paused and swept his sharp gaze over Caden, who was on the other side of the screen. "There are certain rules that we have to adhere to when it comes to business deals. It's shameful to use underhanded tactics for the sake of one's personal feelings."Victoria is where she is today because of her own capabilities and hard work.

Caden felt as if time stood still for a few seconds when he made eye contact with Victoria.His heart that had been stuck in his throat for the last few days finally plummeted back into his chest when he noticed that she was safe and unharmed.Immense relief and an inexplicable sour sensation washed over him, completely overpowering his rationality.Ignoring the piercing pain throbbing through his arm—ignoring how utterly pathetic he must look at that moment—Caden surged forward and pulled Victoria into his arms as everyone around them watched with bewildered gazes. He was clutching her so tightly that he nearly crushed her bones.His body was shaking uncontrollably. His voice was hoarse, broken, and thick with tears as he repeated the same words over and over again, "Thank God. Thank God, you're alright."Caden felt as if he was teetering on the brink of a mental breakdown just thinking about how he had come so close to losing her. Fortunately, he had made it in the nick of time.

Sycamore leaves scattered all over the ground when fall arrived, lining the streets in gold.Victoria had a cashmere shawl wrapped around her shoulders as she sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoying the sunlight that spilled in through the glass. She was scanning through a movie script that had just been sent to her.Lucas was sitting cross-legged on the carpet, typing away on his laptop as he worked. He would occasionally look up and shoot a gentle look in Victoria's direction.The peaceful and warm atmosphere was shattered when several headlines suddenly popped up on Victoria's tablet."Breaking News! Hugh Calloway, President of Calloway Corporation, Officially Apprehended by the Authorities on Suspicion of Embezzling Funds and Tax Evasion.""Calloway Corporation’s Stock Market Value Plummets! The Company Is Forced to Declare Bankruptcy!""An In-Depth Analysis of Calloway Corporation’s Downfall: A Mysterious Finance Tycoon Could Be the One Pulling the Strings Beh

Lucas held Victoria tightly as the latter stared at the gruesome sight before her with wide eyes. She almost felt as if her heart had stopped beating for a few seconds.She could recall with crystal-clear clarity how Caden had looked at her before he was sent flying.There hadn't been even an ounce of fear or regret in his eyes. On the contrary, there had only been relief, along with a complicated emotion that seemed to say, "Look. I'm the one who's saving you this time.""Caden!" Lucas shouted when he snapped back to his senses. He tightened his grip around Victoria, who was shivering violently, while barking orders at the bodyguards and security guards, who had just rushed onto the scene. "Call an ambulance! Now!"Chaos erupted in the parking lot.Victoria's face turned as white as a sheet as she stared at Caden's unmoving figure that was lying in a pool of his own blood. She couldn't stop herself from shaking. Although she had fallen out of love with him—although there exis