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"Why don't you go find my dad if you made the deal with him?" Caleb said coldly. "My mom's gone. If you

"What are you talking about?" Vera interrupted, her voice tinged with disbelief.

She couldn't believe Caleb could say something so cutting. But then again, they had no relationship to speak of. Caleb was free to say whatever he wanted.

Her throat tightened, and a wave of bitterness washed over her.

Caleb truly was her only hope.

"Your father approached me because he wanted me to win you over, to change you," Vera said firmly. "Right now, I have no other choice. We could just pretend to be a couple. If your dad insists on a marriage, we can cross that bridge later. What do you think?"

"Make way!"

Before Caleb could respond, a sharp voice called out from behind.

Someone was rushing past in a hurry.

Vera instinctively tried to move aside, but the person barreled straight into her. She couldn't avoid it and stumbled violently to the side.

She braced herself for the impact, thinking she would hit the ground hard. To her surprise, Caleb grabbed her just in time, steadying her before she fell.

For a brief moment, their eyes met, and Vera caught a glimpse of Caleb's deep, dark gaze.

The next second, Caleb let go of her.

"I'll take you to the hospital," he said flatly. "I don't have any plans to entertain this charade. As for my father, just string him along and get some money from him. Pay him back later if it makes you feel better." With that, Caleb strode forward without looking back.

He seemed cold and detached, but deep down, he wasn't entirely heartless.

Vera lowered her head. "Your father was clear about his expectations. I can't just string him along indefinitely that would make me no better than a fraud. Caleb, we don't have to make this real."

If their relationship was fake, Caleb's father wouldn't press further.

Caleb didn't reply, keeping his thoughts to himself.

When he reached the parking lot and found his car, his phone buzzed with a message from an old classmate.

"Dr. Smith, make sure you attend the alumni event on time. All the big names from Birkham University will be there!"

Luna would be attending, and now that Simon was back, she would likely bring him along.

Caleb had no intention of going, but then another notification popped up—a friend request. "Caleb, are you avoiding Luna because of me?"

It was from Simon.

Caleb ignored it, but another message quickly followed:

"Luna never confirmed any relationship with you. For years, it's been you pursuing her. You can't morally coerce her like this."

Caleb let out a bitter laugh. Moral coercion? When had he ever done that?

Over the years, he had always been there for Luna whenever she needed help. His marriage proposals were not meant to pressure her but to offer her a permanent

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Each time he proposed, Luna turned him down.

And despite everything, Caleb had never publicized his failed proposals. If he had wanted to pressure her, the entire Birkham would have known by now.

He couldn't be bothered to explain this to Simon.

"Can you drive?" Caleb suddenly turned to Vera. He didn't feel like driving himself.

Vera didn't respond but walked over to the driver's seat.

Watching her grip the steering

wheel, Caleb realized how absurd his question was. She was, after all, a daughter of the Mason family. Of course, she could drive.

He got into the passenger seat without saying another word.

To his surprise, Vera drove to the villa he owned outside the city.

When Caleb realized she had taken him home, his expression darkened. "Vera, who gave you the right to make this decision on your own?"