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?"

like him.

really

began to doubt what

Caspian and I are

the

"I'll handle it."

her lip. "Just... don't

to

just don't trust that guy. What

respond. "He would never hurt

if the whole world turned

surprised by Brittany's

her forehead with a hint of irritation. "You're too naive. Men

unfazed. "Bro,

their conversation, they went

but that morning, the mere

took a sip of orange juice instead. The tangy sweetness was appetizing, and she drank several sips

tastes too strong

of it and had the servants prepare two glasses of juice for

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