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.

worried sick. She had been waiting

hurried over, throwing a jacket

how chilly it gets at

sorry, Aunt Tina. I'll be

inside. I'll head

Tina suddenly noticed the man standing beside

eyesight wasn't the

taking a long look at Caleb. Then

face lit up

Dr. Smith!" she said,

Then, without warning-

don't you just stay the

choked

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

Vera are practically engaged. There's

back toward the house,

face turned

glance and saw that the tips of his ears had turned red

I see. You young people and your shyness. Don't

mouth, ready to

suddenly spoke

he said, tone neutral.

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

just like that, Caleb was officially staying

night, as they were settling in,

"I haven't red

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