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.

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

sneered, "Well, Mr. York, enjoying yourself? I

her words caught in her throat. The room

she glared at the waiter, "Didn't you say there were

two. His wife hasn't

the waiter, then turned to close

"Looks like

waiter, quick to react, arranged for another room. Meanwhile, Nina stood there, confused.

wife. But wasn't she his

going on? Don't you know

smile. "This outfit really suits you. I don't think anyone else could pull it off as well

at her clothes, still puzzled. "What is going

dress myself. It's Valentine's Day, after

get it," Nina

was just a ruse to bring her

rash. She glanced back at the

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