Outside, darkness had settled thickly over the city. After dinner, Charlotte had shut herself away in her room, busy with her latest research project.

Her phone screen lit up–a message from Evander: *It’s getting chilly tonight. Don’t turn the AC too low.*

Charlotte stared at the text for a while, fingers hovering over the

keyboard, but she didn’t reply.

Meanwhile, the Nebula Tech founder was hosting a cocktail party by his private pool. After sending Charlotte the message, Evander leaned against a high table, only to be approached by guests eager to clink glasses and chat.

One of the guests–a wealthy businessman–seemed poised to introduce him to a companion, but noticed the wedding band on Evander’s finger and quickly thought better of it.

“I heard Mr. Rayburn’s gone to the capital,” someone nearby remarked, not bothering to lower his voice. “Think he’s there to arrange a marriage with the Howard family?”

Evander took a slow sip of his drink, unmoved, the glass cool against his

lips.

“What marriage? Mr. Rayburn’s gone to the capital to look for his daughter!” another voice chimed in.

“Daughter? Since when does the Rayburn family have a daughter?”

“I heard there was one, but she was stillborn. Mrs. Rayburn lost her mind over it. With a man as devoted as Mr. Rayburn, you think he could just accept that? He’s convinced the child wasn’t really his daughter–has had people secretly investigating ever since.”

Evander set his glass down, his eyes drifting toward the small group deep

in conversation.

switched–at–birth story,” one man mused.

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swapped the

is.” Natalie approached, stopping at his side.

cold. “Who

not sure yet.

eyes settled on the glass in his hand, his

Charlotte accompanied Vera to pick up her assessment results. Vera passed the interview. She was so thrilled

phone rang–the

Wellness Retreat.*

on the other end said made her cover

Hiram had woken up.

rushed straight to the bedroom. Through the open door, she saw the medical team gathered around his bed. Heart pounding, she made her way

there, eyes roaming the room. Condensation fogged the inside of

bedside, her hand trembling

speak but unable to form the words. Tears pooled at the corners

gentle reminder. “Mrs. Howard, Mr. Sterling

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bedridden so long, his body will

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