The night in Birkham gleamed with brilliance, especially on Valentine's Day. Businesses pulled out all the stops to attract customers, as if trying to claim the entire holiday for themselves.

Nina stood outside a themed hotel, hesitating before going in. She peered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, searching for the man Zoe had described. He would have a blue rose pinned to his chest. Every table was occupied by couples, but she couldn't spot anyone matching that description.

She thought about calling Zoe to check if the man had already left. Just then, she caught sight of a familiar figure. Nash was rounding a corner and heading into a private room on the second floor.

On Valentine's Day, and he didn't come home?

What was he doing here?

A flood of suspicions surged through Nina's mind, all pointing to one possibility.

Nash had someone else.

Anger boiling, she stormed into the hotel and headed straight for the private rooms upstairs.

"Miss, may I ask how many are in your party?" the waiter asked, blocking her path.

Nina curved her lips into a sly smile. "How many? If you tell me, all of this could be yours." She handed the waiter a generous stack of cash, making his eyes light up with a grin as he held up two fingers. Of course. On Valentine's Day, it had to be two people. Who else would book a hotel room for just one?

She kicked the door open and sneered, "Well, Mr. York, enjoying yourself? I wonder if you..."

The rest of her words caught in her throat. The room held only Nash, sitting there alone.

the waiter, "Didn't you say there were two people

York said two. His wife hasn't arrived

the waiter, then turned to close the door, only

a wry smile, he said, "Looks like

quick to

another room.

seemed unbothered by being caught, and the

wife. But

know it's Valentine's Day?"

outfit really suits you. I don't think anyone else could pull it off

clothes, still puzzled. "What

Valentine's Day, after

it," Nina said, realizing

was just a ruse

she hadn't done anything rash. She glanced back at the damaged door, feeling a little

waiter quickly escorted them

new room. The setup

Nina had

the

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