The night in Birkham gleamed with brilliance, especially on Valentine's Day. Businesses pulled out all the stops to attract customers, as if trying to claim the entire holiday for themselves.

Nina stood outside a themed hotel, hesitating before going in. She peered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, searching for the man Zoe had described. He would have a blue rose pinned to his chest. Every table was occupied by couples, but she couldn't spot anyone matching that description.

She thought about calling Zoe to check if the man had already left. Just then, she caught sight of a familiar figure. Nash was rounding a corner and heading into a private room on the second floor.

On Valentine's Day, and he didn't come home?

What was he doing here?

A flood of suspicions surged through Nina's mind, all pointing to one possibility.

Nash had someone else.

Anger boiling, she stormed into the hotel and headed straight for the private rooms upstairs.

"Miss, may I ask how many are in your party?" the waiter asked, blocking her path.

a sly smile. "How many? If you tell me, all of this could be yours." She handed the waiter a generous stack of cash, making his eyes light up with a grin as he held up two fingers. Of course. On Valentine's Day, it had to be two people.

open and sneered, "Well, Mr. York, enjoying yourself? I wonder if

of her words caught in her throat. The

glared at the waiter, "Didn't

His wife hasn't arrived

can go now. I'll handle things from here," Nash dismissed the waiter, then turned to close the door, only to realize she had broken

a wry smile, he said, "Looks like we'll

react, arranged for another room. Meanwhile, Nina stood there, confused. Nash seemed unbothered

his wife. But wasn't

on? Don't you know it's Valentine's Day?" Nina asked,

down with a smile. "This outfit really suits you.

at her clothes, still puzzled. "What

Valentine's Day, after all. There had to be some surprises, right?

get it," Nina said, realizing

favor was just a ruse to bring

glanced back at the damaged door,

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