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. Please, don't make it

unsettled. "Do you really think

doubt what

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

the

"I'll handle it."

don't let word

didn't want to

betray Brittany. "I just don't trust that guy. What if he's after your title, and you end up paying for his schemes?" "That

quick to respond. "He would never

world turned

by

of irritation. "You're too naive. Men are unpredictable. Don't end up counting

was unfazed. "Bro,

conversation, they went

loved milk, but that morning, the mere

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

tastes

it and had the servants prepare two glasses of juice for

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