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

hurried over, throwing a jacket over her shoulders while

girl! Don't you know how chilly it gets at night?

sorry, Aunt Tina. I'll be more careful

inside. I'll head home

Tina suddenly noticed the man standing

wasn't the

squinted, taking a long look at Caleb. Then she

that, her face

Smith!" she said,

Then, without warning-

don't you just stay the

almost choked on

a chance to react before

Vera are practically

toward the house, already talking about preparing

face turned

that the tips of his ears had turned red

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

her mouth, ready

suddenly spoke

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

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

Caleb was officially

night, as they were settling in, Caleb

"I haven't red

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