The afternoon sun hung high above the Cole Conglomerate as luxury vehicles entered and left the company's grand compound.A sleek black sedan slowly drove through the main gate before coming to a stop in the visitors' parking area.The driver's door opened.Catherine Morreti stepped out gracefully, dressed in a cream-colored business suit that perfectly matched her elegant temperament. Her long hair rested neatly behind her shoulders, and she carried a leather document folder in one hand.She had come on official business.As the director of the bank managing several of the Cole Conglomerate's major financial accounts, there were documents that required Adrian's signature.She adjusted the folder in her hand and started walking toward the entrance.At almost the same moment...Another woman stepped out through the revolving glass doors of the company.Selene Voss.She had just finished speaking with Adrian.The moment their eyes met, both women stopped walking.A flicker of surprise c

Catherine stayed in Adrian's embrace for a while longer before she slowly pulled away. There was still only a short distance between themShe looked up at him and smiled faintly.."I can't believe you actually did that."Adrian rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly."I was afraid if I let you walk out again... I'd regret it for the rest of my life."Catherine couldn't help smiling."You really know how to make a woman lower her guard.""I only know how to make you lower yours."She rolled her eyes playfully."Don't become too confident.""I wouldn't dare."They both laughed softly, allowing the tension between them to disappear completely.After a moment, Catherine walked back to the sofa in his office and sat down.She looked at him with genuine curiosity."You've been away for so long.""What really happened at the Dragon Clan?"Adrian sat opposite her and leaned back into his chair."It wasn't supposed to take that long.""I know."He exhaled slowly."When I arrived, I thought I wou

Kai stood outside the private terminal with both hands tucked into his pockets, watching Adrian and Catherine as they walked toward the Cole Conglomerate's private jet.He clicked his tongue dramatically. "Look at the two of you.""You've only just gotten back together, and you're already acting like newlyweds."Catherine laughed softly while Adrian simply ignored him and continued walking.Kai quickly caught up with them.."I have to admit..." he said proudly, placing a hand on his chest. "This relationship wouldn't have survived without me."Adrian finally glanced at him. "Without you?""Of course."Kai nodded confidently."Don't get yourself overhyped. It's been two weeks now" "That's doesn't erase I'm your cupid, Who told you not to accept the breakup? Who wrote that apology message? Who kept encouraging you when you were acting like a man who had already lost hope?"He pointed at himself. "This genius right here."Catherine couldn't help smiling. "I suppose he deserves a little cr

After nearly an hour of arranging their luggage and settling into the villa, everything was finally in place. Outside, the golden sunset slowly disappeared beneath the horizon as the evening lights around the resort gradually came alive.Catherine stretched lazily before dropping onto the edge of the bed with a satisfied smile."Today has already been wonderful," she said, looking around the luxurious room. "And that's without seeing all these surprises you've been talking about."Adrian, who was arranging a few things inside the wardrobe, looked back at her with a faint smirk."We still have somewhere to visit tonight."Catherine raised an eyebrow."We're going out again?"He nodded. "And I think you're going to love it."She blinked in surprise."I honestly thought we'd just have dinner, relax, and call it a night after traveling."Adrian shook his head. "I don't do things that way."He closed the wardrobe and walked toward her. "I told you before we left the city that this week was

Director Isabella Reyes flipped through another stack of documents before signing the last page and placing it neatly into a different folder.The clock on the wall quietly ticked past midnight.The Cole Mansion, which was usually quiet at this hour, felt even more peaceful now that Adrian was away.She adjusted her glasses and opened another file on her laptop. Adrian had left for his vacation with Catherine that morning, and before leaving, he had handed almost every important matter concerning the Cole Conglomerate over to her.She had no intention of disappointing him.Just as she finished replying to another email, she heard slow footsteps coming down the staircase.Kai appeared a moment later, rubbing one eye while yawning lazily.His hair was completely messy, making it obvious he had only just woken up to drink water.He froze when he noticed someone in the living room."...Director Reyes?"Isabella looked up from her laptop."Chairman Kai."Kai glanced at the large pile of do