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.

had been worried sick. She had been waiting at the door the entire

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

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

sorry, Aunt

alright, get inside. I'll head

suddenly noticed the man

wasn't

Then she

her face lit up with

Dr. Smith!" she

Then, without warning-

you just

almost choked

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

hour. Besides, you and Vera are practically engaged. There's

back toward the house, already talking about preparing a guest

face

his ears had turned red too. Flustered, she grabbed Aunt Tina's arm. "Aunt

look. "Oh, I see, I see. You young people and your shyness. Don't worry,

opened her mouth,

Caleb suddenly spoke

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

to be so formal. I'll go get the guest

just like that, Caleb

night, as they were settling in, Caleb casually

haven't red

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