Chapter 1918 Caleb smirked, amusement flickering in his eyes.

Vera knew he was teasing her.

But the truth was, when Caleb had passed out drunk, she was the only one around. Of course, she had to stay.

If she had left and something happened to him, it would have been on her.

And besides, as Caleb had pointed out, she was now his "girlfriend" in name. If she had abandoned him, what would people think?

"You never know what can happen in this world," Vera said matter-of-factly. "At the time, staying was my only option. But let's drop it. For now, let's get breakfast. My treat."

Caleb didn't argue. "Alright."

Vera led him to a small breakfast cafe nearby.

"This place makes amazing beef pasta," she recommended. "You should give them a try."

"You come here often?" Caleb asked, glancing around.

The cafe was close to the club but far from the Mason estate. It wasn't the kind of place she would end up at randomly.

gaze slightly. "Yeah... I used to come

her mood. She seemed

they were about to order,

so this is why you broke up

sharp accusation made Vera's

wave of emotions crashed over her.

her a look, a silent question in his

and turned to the man. "Let's talk

now you

The man let out a sharp laugh, his voice laced with bitterness. "No, Vera. You don't care about the owner. You just don't want to make your new

carried resentment, but his eyes burned with something

way she had wanted, she wouldn't have had

voice calm but firm "Love and relationships should be mutual.

en

shoulders, his grip tight. "But I love you. I've worked so hard

And you still left me!

left him

Vera, this was a

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