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.

Aunt Tina had been worried sick. She had been waiting

she hurried over, throwing a jacket over

how chilly it gets at night? You should've

"I'm sorry, Aunt

alright, get inside. I'll head

then-Aunt Tina suddenly noticed the man standing

eyesight wasn't the

taking a long look at Caleb. Then she

that, her face lit up with

so it's Dr. Smith!" she

Then, without warning-

just stay the

almost choked on

them a chance to react before continuing, "It's such a

Besides, you and Vera are practically engaged. There's no need to

back toward the house, already talking

entire face

of his ears had

"Oh, I see, I see. You young people and your shyness. Don't worry, I'm not telling

her mouth, ready to

suddenly spoke

point," he said, tone

beamed. "Good, good! No need to be so formal. I'll go get the guest room

just like that, Caleb was

as they were

haven't red

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