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
Jenna's hands trembled as she struggled to find the right words to tell her father. "No, we didn't plan it," she finally admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Richardson's face darkened with disapproval and disbelief. "So what is it then? You both came up with some plan?" he shot back at Jenna and Caspian, whose appearance was a mix of dissatisfaction and frustration."Plan?" Jenna spoke again, her slurred words betraying her confusion. Hoping he would stand by their conduct, she turned to face Caspian. Still, he did not say anything, his gaze fixed on the ground."I heard Magnus say he's not really a chef," Rose interjected sternly, her eyebrows furrowing in suspicion.Jenna's brother Benjamin cut in, defending Caspian against Magnus' accusations. "Why are you criticizing them?" he asked, his tone firm.Magnus smirked and taunted, "Well Jenna, I'm surprised you're dating a pauper like him." His words made Caspian's anger boil, but he tried to maintain his composure.Caspian cou
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
Caspian couldn't rid himself of doubts and concerns as he stepped into the luxurious bedroom. The strong scent of lavender caught his attention. Unsure of why Jenna had brought him here, he nervously glanced in her direction.The room was a deluxe sanctuary, with its expansive design and extravagant furnishings. Caspian couldn't help but notice the king-sized canopy bed, elegantly dressed in luxurious fabrics, as well as the custom-designed furniture and intricate wall moldings that enhanced the feeling of timeless elegance. Every surface was adorned with plush velvet and silk, reflecting the soft glow of the crystal chandeliers above.Caspian couldn't help but ask, his heart racing, "Is this your bedroom?"Jenna shrugged nonchalantly, "No, it's just one of the empty bedrooms in this mansion. You can sleep here tonight."Relief washed over Caspian as he realized he wouldn't have to find his way home in the dark. "Thank you, Miss Jenna," he said warmly, smiling at her with genuine appr
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
Jenna and Kevin locked eyes, and the tension between them was palpable. She was left puzzled when Kevin walked away instead of joining the celebration."Mr. Kevin..." Jenna called out to his retreating figure. He turned back with his bodyguards, nodding in disgust, and then disappeared into the crowd."You truly deserve this, Miss Jenna," Caspian stated firmly, admiration gleaming in his eyes as he handed her the crown.Jenna's lips formed a small smile as she stood proudly next to Caspian, crowned for a photo op. Surrounded by adoration and praise, Jenna basked in the cheers and applause of the audience. But amidst all the celebrations, Sylvie couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and anger. Watching Caspian and Jenna, she furrowed her brows, suspecting a deeper connection between them.Sylvie's feelings went unnoticed by Caspian, oblivious to her emotions. He was a free-spirited individual who found Jenna intriguing and was determined to win her heart.As the beauty pageant cam