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

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

it

sorry, Aunt

alright, get inside. I'll head home

Tina suddenly noticed the

eyesight wasn't

Then she looked at Vera. Then back

that, her face lit up with a knowing

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

Then, without warning-

just stay the

choked

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

Besides, you and Vera are practically engaged. There's no

toward the house, already talking about

face

and saw that the tips of his ears had

a knowing look. "Oh, I see, I see. You

mouth, ready

Caleb suddenly spoke

has a point," he said,

need to be so formal. I'll go

that, Caleb was

they were settling in, Caleb casually

haven't

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