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.

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

kicked the door open and sneered, "Well, Mr. York, enjoying yourself?

throat. The room held

"Didn't you say there were two people

two. His wife hasn't

from here," Nash dismissed the waiter, then turned to close the door, only to

said, "Looks like

room. Meanwhile, Nina stood there, confused.

wife. But

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

a smile. "This outfit really suits you. I don't think anyone else could pull

her clothes, still puzzled. "What is

picked out the dress myself. It's Valentine's Day, after all.

get it," Nina

so-called favor was just a ruse to bring her

anything rash. She glanced back at the

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