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

moment she saw Vera, she hurried over, throwing a

Don't you know how chilly it gets

felt a little guilty. "I'm sorry, Aunt

alright, get inside.

suddenly noticed the man standing

eyesight wasn't the

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

just like that, her face lit up

so it's Dr. Smith!" she said, practically

Then, without warning-

don't you just

almost choked

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

Vera are practically

turning back toward the house, already talking about preparing a guest

entire face turned

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

her off with a knowing look. "Oh, I see, I see. You young people and your shyness. Don't worry, I'm not telling you

opened her mouth, ready

suddenly spoke

has a point," he

need to be so

just like that, Caleb was officially staying

they were settling in,

"I haven't

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