《Heartlock “Millions are watching…but only one heart is real.》全部章節：第 61 章 - 第 70 章

For three full days, Selena pretended the family dinner wasn't happening.Unfortunately, reality refused to cooperate.Everywhere she turned, someone mentioned it.Her mother mentioned it.Her father mentioned it.Cassian mentioned it.Even Nova somehow found new ways to mention it.By Thursday afternoon, Selena was beginning to suspect the entire universe had formed a conspiracy against her.A harmless conspiracy.But a conspiracy nonetheless.The problem wasn't the dinner itself.She wasn't worried about her parents.She wasn't worried about Cassian's parents.She wasn't even worried about the families meeting.The problem was what the dinner represented.Because everyone seemed to view it as a milestone.A step forward.A sign that things were becoming serious.Not that they weren't already serious.But this felt different.More official somehow.The realization followed her throughout the week.Meanwhile, Cassian was experiencing his own version of the same problem.His mother cal

Selena stared at the photograph.Then looked at Cassian.Then looked back at the photograph.Neither reaction improved the situation.The image clearly showed both sets of parents smiling during a video call.Not awkward smiles.Not polite smiles.Comfortable smiles.The kind people shared when a conversation had already lasted much longer than expected.Which raised several questions.Many questions.Most of them concerning.Cassian rubbed his forehead."How?"Selena immediately nodded."Exactly."Neither understood how their parents had managed to connect before the family dinner.The entire purpose of the dinner was supposed to be introducing everyone.Apparently their parents disagreed.Strongly.A new message appeared beneath the photograph.This one from Selena's mother.Your father and Mr. Blake have a lot in common.Selena blinked.Then showed Cassian.His expression became even more concerned.A second message arrived.Your future mother-in-law is lovely.The silence that fol

Saturday arrived faster than either of them expected.By eight in the morning, Selena was already awake.Unfortunately, being awake didn't mean she understood what was happening.Her mother had refused to provide details.Cassian's parents had done exactly the same thing.Every attempt to get information had failed.At this point, Selena suspected all four parents were enjoying themselves.Far too much.She stood in her kitchen making coffee when her phone rang.Cassian."Good morning.""You sound suspiciously calm."Selena laughed."I'm drinking coffee.""Fair."His voice carried amusement.She could already picture him smiling.The image immediately improved her mood.A comfortable silence followed.Then Cassian sighed."I still don't know where we're going.""Neither do I.""Excellent."The answer made her laugh.At least they were equally confused.That felt fair.The conversation shifted naturally toward work.Something both of them had spent most of the week handling.Cassian ha

For several seconds, Selena simply stared at her phone.The sounds of the restaurant faded into the background.The conversations around her.The clinking glasses.The music.Everything seemed distant.Cassian noticed immediately.His expression changed."What happened?"Selena looked up.Then back down.Just to make sure she had read the message correctly.The words hadn't changed.They were still there.Clear as day.A slow smile appeared on her face.Cassian frowned.That wasn't the reaction he expected."What is it?"Selena finally exhaled."The hearing moved."Cassian blinked."What?""The hearing moved."This time she laughed.A genuine laugh.The kind that escaped before she could stop it.Cassian immediately understood.The tension disappeared from his shoulders."When?""Wednesday morning."Relief crossed his face.Instantly.The family dinner was safe.The case was safe.For the first time in weeks, neither event required sacrifice.Neither demanded compromise.Everything su

For several seconds, Selena simply stared at the notification.The restaurant around her seemed to disappear.Again.Not because she enjoyed dramatic moments.Because legal cases had a habit of creating them.Cassian immediately noticed."What happened?"Selena looked up.Then back down.Carefully.The message wasn't long.Just enough information to make her heart race."The judge already ruled."Cassian straightened slightly."What does that mean?""It means we don't have to wait."The answer didn't reveal much.Mostly because Selena still hadn't opened the attached document.Part of her suddenly felt nervous.Very nervous.Weeks of preparation.Months of work.Everything seemed connected to whatever waited inside that file.Cassian remained quiet.Giving her space.Something he had become remarkably good at.Finally Selena opened the attachment.The document loaded.Slowly.Painfully slowly.She scanned the first page.Then the second.Then suddenly exhaled.Hard.Relief flooded her