The elegance of the towering ceiling, adorned with intricate crystal chandeliers, struck Caspian as he entered the Miles' grand mansion. Natural light flows through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the plush velvet furnishings and complementing the opulent decor with mahogany and gold accents. Caspian's foot lightly crunched on the luxurious marble floor in the opulent room, its delicate patterns providing a smooth texture. He then settled onto a regal Bohemian couch, admiring its vibrant colors. "Caspian, please have a seat. I want to inform my father that you're here," Sylvie said, arching an eyebrow before quickly ascending the spiral staircase to the upper floor. When she returned, her father Austin Miles was nowhere in sight. Confused, Caspian asked, "But I thought you said he would be here?" "He is, but he's busy at the moment. He asked for five minutes and he's not going to stay longer," Sylvie explained as they waited. In that instant, a waiter entered the opule

Caspian's gentle voice swept, stirring a whirlwind of emotions in Mia. She turned slowly, arms tightly crossed, wearing a smirk."Yes sir," she cooed."Call me Dad!" Caspian's demand was met with a warm smile, his eyes brimming with intense feelings for his daughter. Mia, however, simply raised her chin, refusing to reciprocate his affection.Diana let out a whine from behind Mia, "Mia, l....listen to me. I'm sorry he's your dad."A tidal wave of emotions crashed over Mia, each hit harder than the last. She cursed under her breath, "We share the same piercing eyes," glaring at Caspian. Their gazes locked in a battle of wills, confirming that Caspian was indeed her biological father.Yet, Mia felt only a faint sting of remorse. Shocked to discover her real father was the one her mother had warned her about, her head and heart filled with conflicting feelings.As Mia sat, Caspian kneeled, whispering "Happy birthday" in her ear. Tears fell from her eyes, landing on her cheeks. Mia didn't

Shutter whirr! With a click of the camera, the tension in the room was captured as Magnus heartlessly refused to join the family photo shoot. In contrast, Caspian managed to keep his composure while his eyes displayed a touch of excitement. Magnus' intimidating stare did not affect him; he just had to ignore his menacing gaze. This only fueled Magnus' anger, bubbling rapidly inside him until he couldn't resist taunting, "Jenna, who is this guy here?"Jenna slowly turned back, a mischievous smile playing on her lips as she replied, "He's my boyfriend. His name is Caspian.""Yeah, I think I knew him," Magnus said, knitting his brows.Inside, Magnus seethed with disgust despite his nod and tight-lipped smile. Shame and disappointment were evident in his eyes. He felt like how could Jenna choose someone else over him as her boyfriend? How could he handle watching another man trying to win her heart?"Hehe. Call it intuition. I've seen guys like him before. There's something this guy isn

Jenna's parents firmly stated their disapproval of Caspian as their daughter's boyfriend, causing his senses to heighten. Losing to Magnus, someone he greatly admired and was determined to surpass, made his heart sink.Jenna's siblings made their disagreement with their parents' decision clear, causing a suffocating silence in the room. Caspian felt weighed down by their disapproval.Richardson, Jenna's father, let out a frustrated sigh and asked again, "What exactly is it that you want to tell us?"Steadfast, Caspian took a deep breath. He had to disclose his true identity to have any hope of convincing them."I understand your concerns about my qualifications," he began, looking each family member in the eye. "But I assure you, I am the CEO of Nebulon."Caspian spoke with a mix of sincerity and determination evident in his eyes. He reached out for his phone and quickly dialed Emily's number, the manager at Synergie Hotel. But as luck would have it, the call failed to connect.Caspia

At sunrise, classy car sped along the bustling city highway, taking Jenna, her family except her parents, and Caspian to the convention center's much awaited beauty pageant. Melinda, seated in the back, broke the silence by questioning Caspian, "I thought you had an Aston Martin when you picked me up that day from the roadside. Why didn't you bring it?"Caspian let out a chuckle and replied in one breath, "Uh-oh, Melinda...you're calling me out. I don't use that car anymore. My new car is parked somewhere else."Melinda raised an eyebrow in curiosity and asked, "And why is that?"Caspian simply stated, "Just felt like it.""Jenna also felt like that today. She didn't allow Benjamin to drive," Melinda uttered.Jenna, focused on driving, remained silent but let out a smug smile. Caspian noticed her expression and his eyes fluttering in confusion, but before he could say anything, Melinda said again."Jenna, you have all the tools to win this pageant. We'll support you all the way," she