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

moment she saw Vera, she hurried over, throwing a jacket over her shoulders

know how chilly it gets at

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

inside.

Tina suddenly noticed the man standing beside

wasn't

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

face lit up with a knowing

it's Dr. Smith!" she said,

Then, without warning-

just stay the

almost choked on

didn't give them a chance to react before continuing,

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

house, already talking

entire face turned

and saw that the tips of his ears had turned red too. Flustered, she

waved her off with a knowing look. "Oh, I see, I see. You young people and your shyness. Don't

her mouth, ready to explain

suddenly spoke

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

need to be so formal. I'll go get

Caleb

night, as they were settling in, Caleb casually

haven't red

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