The Mason Corporation specialized in construction materials, ensuring high quality. But with their financial struggles, they desperately needed funding and the security of working under York Corporation's umbrella.

That made them the cheapest and most reliable option.

And really-who could say no to cheap and reliable?

Not even Nash.

He didn't hesitate. "Alright, let's sign the contract. I brought my assistant."

His assistant, sharp as ever, immediately stepped forward with the documents.

A few moments later, Vera held the freshly signed contract in her hands. Suddenly, the food tasted even better.

As they left, Nash pulled Caleb aside for a brief conversation.

Vera was curious.

But not enough to eavesdrop.

When Caleb returned, his expression was a bit complicated, but it didn't seem to concern her. "Let's go," he said. "I'll drive you home."

She originally planned to take a cab, but since he insisted, she didn't argue.

By the time they arrived, it was late.

The house still carried the emptiness of assets being seized, but at least she still had this home-and that, too, was thanks to Caleb's help.

She hadn't expected Aunt Tina to still be awake.

She had been waiting at the door the

over, throwing a jacket

chilly it gets at

Aunt Tina. I'll be more careful

alright, get inside.

suddenly noticed

eyesight wasn't

Caleb. Then she

just like that, her face lit up with a

Dr. Smith!"

Then, without warning-

just stay

almost choked on

chance to react before continuing, "It's such a hassle coming and going

Vera are practically

back toward the house, already talking about

face

glance and saw that the tips of his ears had turned red too. Flustered, she grabbed Aunt Tina's arm.

knowing look. "Oh, I see, I see. You young people and your shyness. Don't

opened her mouth, ready to

suddenly

a point," he said,

need to be so formal. I'll go get the guest

just like that, Caleb was

they were settling

haven't red

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