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?"

honest. "Bro, I like him.

this, Derek was unsettled. "Do you really think I'd lay a hand on

to doubt what he meant

"It's just... Caspian and I are already together. We can't be

about the

"I'll handle it."

don't let word get out about

want to cause

guy. What if he's after your title, and you end up

quick to respond. "He would never hurt

world turned against

surprised by Brittany's blind

irritation. "You're too naive. Men are

"Bro, I

their conversation, they

but that morning, the mere thought made

tangy sweetness was appetizing, and

just tastes too strong

had the servants

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