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.

sick. She had been waiting at

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

chilly it gets at

Aunt Tina.

alright, get inside. I'll head home

Tina suddenly noticed the man standing beside

eyesight wasn't the

squinted, taking a long look at Caleb. Then

just like that, her face lit up with

Smith!"

Then, without warning-

you just

almost choked

didn't give them a chance to react before continuing, "It's

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

turning back toward the house, already

face

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

her off with a knowing look. "Oh, I see, I see. You young people and

opened her mouth, ready to

Caleb suddenly spoke

point," he said, tone neutral. "I'll stay

"Good, good! No need to be so

just like that, Caleb was

as they were settling in, Caleb

haven't

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