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?"

was honest. "Bro, I like him. Please, don't make it hard for

really think I'd

what

I

the

"I'll handle it."

her lip. "Just... don't

want to cause

just don't trust that guy. What if he's after your title,

to respond. "He would never

whole world

was surprised by

irritation. "You're too naive.

unfazed. "Bro, I got

conversation, they

but that morning,

sweetness was appetizing, and she drank several sips before reluctantly putting it down. "Aren't you

tastes too strong

didn't think much of it and had the servants prepare two

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