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.

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. Who else

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

words caught in her throat. The room

"Didn't

His

waiter, then turned to close the door, only

smile, he said, "Looks like we'll need a new

room. Meanwhile, Nina stood there, confused. Nash seemed unbothered by being caught, and

But

know it's

her hands, looking her up and down with a smile. "This outfit really suits you. I don't think

clothes, still puzzled. "What

myself. It's Valentine's Day, after all. There

get it," Nina said,

favor was just a ruse to

anything rash. She glanced back at the damaged door, feeling a little

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