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

Derek was unsettled. "Do you really think I'd lay a

to doubt what

I are already together. We

about the royal

"I'll handle it."

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

to

What if he's after your title, and you end up paying for his schemes?" "That

respond. "He would never hurt

world turned against

by

forehead with a hint of irritation. "You're too naive. Men are unpredictable. Don't

unfazed. "Bro, I got

conversation,

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

just tastes too

of it and had the servants

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