Later that evening, Dahlia sat in her office, the dim glow of the city skyline reflecting off the floor-to-ceiling windows. The office was quiet except for the rhythmic tapping of her pen against the polished wooden desk.She was lost in thought, reviewing financial projections that didn’t look promising when her phone buzzed beside her. She glanced at the screen.Caleb.She hesitated. The last time she had seen Caleb, he had been humiliated; his family was kicked out of the city's largest business association by Mr.Drake. It had been a public affair.Her finger hovered over the screen before she finally swiped to answer.“Caleb.”“Dahlia,” his voice came smooth and confident, as if the recent disaster had never occurred. “I hope I’m not interrupting anything important.”At that moment Dahlia leaned back in her chair, tapping the pen against her fingers. How is he still acting so composed?“That depends,” she said coolly. “Is everything alright? Why are you calling?”Caleb let ou

The morning light streamed through the grand windows of Celestial Manor, casting a soft glow over the polished floors. Raymond sat on the plush leather couch, sipping a cup of black coffee. His mind was sharp, his body energized from the cultivation he had practiced all night.Just then, his phone vibrated on the coffee table. He glanced at the screen—Malisa.He picked up.“Hello, Malisa.”At that moment Raymond’s phone buzzed again, and when he glanced at the screen, Malisa's name flashed across it.He answered, his tone indifferent. “Hello Malisa, What is it?”On the other end, Malisa let out a soft chuckle. “That’s not how you greet someone who’s inviting you to dinner.”Raymond raised an eyebrow slightly. “You’re inviting me to dinner?”“Mhm.” Her voice was casual, but there was something playful beneath the surface. “Don’t look so surprised. I didn’t get the chance to properly thank you for saving my grandfather yesterday.”Raymond leaned back, resting one arm on the couch. “

Even Malisa felt a sense of warmth at the sight of Vincent’s gratitude and Raymond's kind heart . She had seen the Mayor command entire rooms with a single word, making powerful figures bend to his will. Yet, here he was not letting that overshadow him, of not showing respect toward Raymond.Then her gaze lingered on Raymond, a newfound admiration growing within her. He wasn’t just rich, nor was he only brilliant in medicine—he had a good heart.The fact that he agreed without hesitation, without demanding anything in return, only made him more intriguing.At that moment A soft smile tugged at her lips as she looked at him. He’s different from the rest.For the first time, Malisa didn’t just see Raymond as an enigma—she saw him as a man worth getting for herself.As the evening went on, Vincent continued expressing his gratitude, occasionally raising his glass in appreciation. The conversation shifted between business, politics, and casual topics, but Raymond wasn’t particularly inter