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

moment she saw Vera, she hurried over, throwing a

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

Aunt Tina. I'll be more

inside.

suddenly noticed the

wasn't the

look at Caleb. Then she looked at Vera.

like that, her face lit up

Smith!"

Then, without warning-

just

choked

react before continuing, "It's such

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

the house, already

entire face

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

"Oh, I see, I see. You young

her mouth, ready to explain

suddenly

a point," he said, tone neutral.

No need to be so

that, Caleb was officially

they were settling in, Caleb casually

"I haven't

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