Derek was at a loss for words.

"Don't worry, I'll handle everything."

Isaac strode off before Derek could warn him to stay away from Brittany. Frustrated, Derek kicked the wall, only to hurt his own leg.

When Isaac returned home, his assistant was squatting by the door, teary-eyed. "Caspian, someone broke into my place. Could you-" "Report it to the police."

Isaac unlocked the door. "I'm not a cop. Can't help you there."

He shut the door behind him, leaving his assistant, face flushed with embarrassment, to kick at the air in frustration before walking away.

...

Brittany had a restless night, worried about Isaac's secret getting out.

The next morning, she found Derek waiting at her door.

"Sis."

"Come here."

Derek led Brittany to the balcony. "Who exactly is that guy from last night?"

Caspian." Brittany was honest. "Bro, I like him. Please,

really think I'd lay a hand on

to doubt what he meant to

Caspian and I are already

about the

"I'll handle it."

bit her lip. "Just... don't let word get out

didn't want to cause trouble for

stake." Derek wouldn't betray Brittany. "I just don't trust that guy. What if he's after your title, and you

respond. "He

the whole world turned against her, Isaac

was surprised by

naive. Men are

"Bro, I got

conversation, they went

but that morning, the mere thought

of orange juice instead. The tangy sweetness was appetizing, and she drank

tastes too

think much of it and had the servants

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