Heather sat across from Caspian, her arms crossed as she spoke with frustration. "I practically worked the whole week. No time for my family."Caspian furrowed his brows, trying to understand. "But I thought you had Sundays off?""We do, but we still have a little work," Heather explained defensively.Caspian tried to keep his cool as he probed further, "When was the last time you saw your family?"Heather's cheeks flushed in embarrassment as she replied, "Um, five months ago.""Five months? That's quite a long time," Caspian reacted with concern."Why didn't you tell me? It's not that hard," Caspian pointed out, placing blame on Heather."I have to work no matter what. I can't let your company suffer because of my absence," Heather stated calmly, her brow furrowed in thought.Caspian softened his tone and asked gently, "Where does your family live?""They're in Sableville," Heather responded, feeling a sense of relief wash over her."It's not a big deal. You've been loyal to me and I
The journalist leaned in, excitement in their eyes. "Whispers are going around that you have your sights set on the mayor's seat in Elmbridge with the Allied Democrats Party, led by Austin Miles," they started.Jovan nodded, a spark of determination in his gaze. "Yes, I'm preparing for the upcoming election to be the next mayor," he confirmed."It's no small task to take on Gregory from the ruling party. Are you really so sure you can beat him?" The journalist questioned, wanting to get to the bottom of Jovan's trust."With no doubt, I'll triumph over him. You can trust me on that," Jovan declared with unwavering confidence."Let's now discuss visions. If you land the job, what are your plans?" With a tinge of suspense, the journalist questioned.Jovan did not mince words. "We are discussing significant economic changes, raising living standards, and addressing security concerns that have afflicted us for far too long. Those organized crime acts? We're terminating them," he explained
Jenna couldn't help but feel frustrated as she sighed internally. She turned to Caspian and replied, "Yes, I rented this house." Her body language was no longer off-putting.Caspian's expression turned apologetic as he asked, "Looks like your family is wealthy? Sorry to ask."Jenna rolled her eyebrow before responding, "Yes, they are rich. I fell in love with the design of this house, so I decided to rent it.""Okay. Do you have any siblings?" Caspian inquired, but Jenna remained silent.Noticing her lack of response, Caspian stuttered, "I… Is there anyone named Melinda that you know?"Jenna felt a jolt of surprise as she turned to face Caspian. "What? How do you know her?" she gasped for breath."I saved her from some mafias a while ago," Caspian admitted."Oh, that's right. She told me about that," Jenna confessed as Caspian continued to admire her ethereal beauty with a soft gaze."Well, she's my older sister," Jenna revealed quickly as Caspian's gaze shifted to her pink cupid bow
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
"Marry Sylvie?"Austin's unexpected marriage proposal to Sylvie caught Caspian off guard. As he tried to understand the situation, his mind was filled with questions and curses."A political compromise? Sir, is that the reason you wish for me to marry Sylvie?" Caspian asked, trying to hide his shock and confusion.Austin's expression remained stern as he continued, "Not that. I have observed you, Caspian. You are not just a shield, but a man of integrity. I love the way you live your life."Caspian blinked, still struggling to process everything. "Did my father plan this as well? He mentioned something similar," he said."Em, maybe that was his wish," Austin replied firmly."It's not just a political move for us. It's about finding someone who will love and cherish my daughter," Austin explained, noticing the conflict in Caspian's eyes.Torn between loyalty to Austin and personal feelings, Caspian ran a hand through his raven hair. "Mr. Austin, I value our relationship, but marriage i
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
Jenna confronted Caspian with a sharp tone, clearly displaying her dissatisfaction. "I can't believe you didn't ask if you are married," she grumbled, her cold voice tinged with annoyance.Caspian let out a light chuckle, his expression unbothered. "Well, I have been married before. But it ended in a misunderstanding with my ex-wife, Diana Sinclair," he explained casually.Jenna's eyes widened in surprise and frustration. Thinking Caspian was single, she now realizes her mistake and feels foolish. "Ugh!" She exclaimed in disgust, unable to hide her negative impression of him."You think what?" Caspian asked, noticing her sudden change in demeanor. Not pausing for a response, he delved into her thoughts using his potent necklaces.To his surprise, he found nothing but confusion in Jenna's mind. He couldn't understand why she was reacting so negatively towards him."Okay, so you thought I was irresponsible and that's why we divorced?" Caspian finally voiced out what he had read from her
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