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. Please, don't

you really think I'd lay

what he meant

just... Caspian and I are already together. We can't be torn

the

"I'll handle it."

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

to cause

trust that guy. What if he's after your title,

to respond. "He would never hurt

world turned against her,

was surprised by Brittany's

tapped her forehead with a hint of irritation. "You're too naive. Men are unpredictable. Don't end up counting coins for him,

unfazed. "Bro,

conversation, they

but that morning, the mere thought made her

sip of orange juice instead. The tangy sweetness was appetizing, and she drank several sips before reluctantly putting it down. "Aren't you usually

just tastes too

it and had the servants prepare two glasses

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