When Lucian got into the car, he instructed David. "Find out what flights will arrive at the Capeton airport at 3:10 pm. Search both domestic and international flights. I want information on every passenger on those flights. To the airport."The last sentence was directed at the driver up front. David acquiesced and contacted the major aviation companies for the list of passengers.Lucian kept fiddling with the buttons on the side of his phone and watched as the screen brightened and dimmed in a constant cycle. After waiting for more than half an hour, he couldn't help but ask, "Do you have the contact information of the girl with the ponytail manning the front desk?"David paused and stiffly turned to look at his employer."I don't. But she should be listed in the company's group chat. Has she caught your eye, Mr. Northwood? You shouldn't do anything to disappoint Madam Calista. When you had gone missing, she had been busy comforting your parents while learning how to manage the

It ended with Calista switching off her phone out of guilt and promising that she wouldn't respond to anyone tonight. Her sole focus would be to eat with Hugo, thus concluding his endless stream of complaints.She had wanted to call Lucian to let him know. But Hugo said he had already told him about it when he arrived. She would be staying with him tonight rather than returning to the Everglade Manor."Listen to your father. You should keep a man on his toes and leave him hanging for a few days. Otherwise, the lack of challenge would mean he wouldn't cherish you as much if he believes you're already his."Hugo was acting like a worried father who didn't want his daughter to be deceived by a scumbag. So, he fervently fed her his narratives."All this talk about your one true love. Men are fickle creatures. You can't just let them have their way…"Seeing him grow increasingly biased, Calista couldn't help but smile. She reminded him, "Dad, you're also a man.""Uh…" Hugo paused as h

Upon closer inspection of the contents, Calista realized they were all shallow articles. There were titles like, "Signs That A Woman Loves You", "If A Woman Never Gets Angry, It Means She Doesn't Love You", "If A Woman Doesn't Want Your House, Your Car, The Jewelry And The Money You Give Her, It Means She Doesn't Love You".There was even one titled "A Woman's Eight Favorite Positions".The titles were so dramatic that they were this close to blinding her.She looked up at Lucian, who was eating with his head hung low. He refused to look at her and was likely still sulking about her not feeling jealous of him and Cailyn.Calista unfollowed the pages with no mercy. Some of the illustrations and titles were so ridiculous that she had to discreetly delete them from his phone. If Hugo, who was next to her, were to take notice, he would think she was reading erotic works of fiction.Once she unfollowed the pages, Calista tossed the phone back to Lucian.Lucian took a quick look and no

"Soon," Lucian said.Calista didn't know if it was just her imagination. She had a feeling that there was a momentary hesitation in his words.Selena, as Lucian's mother, knew her son best. She instantly noticed that something was wrong, causing her expression to darken. But when she turned her attention to Calista, she wore a loving and amiable smile."I'm a little hungry, Callie. Can you go get me two slices of cake?"Once Calista was gone, Selena's face turned grim. She coldly asked Lucian, "What are you planning to do about the wedding? I'm warning you. No funny business or I'll castrate you myself. The only daughter-in-law I'll recognize is Calista. No one else will take her place."She had heard about the scandal some time ago and learned that the woman in question resembled Lily. It sounded like a bad joke. If it weren't for Calista's nonchalance and Selena's fear that her interference would affect their relationship, she would've flayed Lucian open."Mom."Lucian sighed.

Lucian ruffled Calista's hair. "I might be busy tonight. You'll have to be prepared to take care of Mom." With that, he turned around and said to Simon, "Let's go."Simon nodded but at Calista rather than Lucian. "I'll keep that in mind, Madam."Calista had a feeling that wasn't what he wanted to say. Lucian's interruption made him modify his words. She frowned in dissatisfaction and rolled her eyes at a certain someone's mischief. Unfortunately, he had already left. So he didn't see it.Meanwhile, Henry sat slumped in the chair next to the bed. He looked exhausted as he held Selena's hand. Nothing else seemed to matter. Calista had intended to convince him to go home and get some rest at first, but the sight had her wisely keeping her mouth shut."I'll go fetch Mom some clothes.""Alright. She doesn't like wearing clothes she has gone out in to sleep. You should bring her some—" Before he could finish, the door opened. Lucian, who had supposedly left, appeared leaning against