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 at the door

throwing a jacket over her shoulders while fussing, "Oh,

know how chilly it gets at night? You should've dressed

sorry, Aunt Tina. I'll be more

inside. I'll

suddenly noticed

wasn't the

Then

just like that, her face lit up

Dr. Smith!"

Then, without warning-

you just stay the

choked

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

are practically engaged. There's no need to be

turning back toward the house, already talking about preparing

entire face

a glance and saw that the tips of his ears had

look. "Oh, I see, I see. You young people

her mouth, ready

suddenly

a point," he said,

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

just like that, Caleb was officially staying

night, as they were

haven't

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