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 been waiting at the door

over, throwing

Don't you know how chilly it gets

guilty. "I'm sorry, Aunt Tina. I'll be more careful next

get inside. I'll head

then-Aunt Tina suddenly noticed the man

eyesight wasn't

look at Caleb. Then she looked at Vera. Then

face lit up with a knowing

Dr. Smith!" she

Then, without warning-

just

almost choked on

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

are practically engaged. There's

the house, already talking

face turned

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

knowing look. "Oh, I see, I see. You young people and your

mouth, ready to explain

suddenly spoke

a point," he

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

like that, Caleb

that night, as they were settling

"I haven't red

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