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.

been worried sick. She had

she hurried over, throwing a jacket over her shoulders while fussing,

it gets

"I'm sorry, Aunt Tina. I'll be

inside.

suddenly noticed the man

wasn't

long look at Caleb. Then she looked at Vera. Then back at

just like that, her face lit up with a knowing

Dr. Smith!" she said,

Then, without warning-

just stay the

choked

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

Vera are practically engaged. There's no need to be

the house, already talking about preparing

entire face

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

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

opened her mouth, ready

suddenly

a point," he said, tone neutral.

need to be

like that, Caleb was officially staying

as they were settling

"I haven't

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