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In the semi–underground wine cellar of Celtis Estate, glass cabinets lined the walls, each filled with an array of fine wines.
At the black marble bar, Nate and Zack sat side by side, while Moses wandered around
like a tourist.
It wasn’t that he was unfamiliar with such sights–it was just that Nate prized this cellar so much that he rarely let anyone step inside.
“You’re not usually the type to meddle in things,” Zack remarked, idly swirling the amber liquid in his glass. A knowing smirk tugged at his lips, his gaze carrying an amused edge.
The online broadcast had stirred up such a frenzy that ignoring it was impossible.
Hearing Zack’s remark, Moses strolled over to the bar with an air of indifference. His eyes met Zack’s briefly, a flicker of mischief passing between them.
“Aren’t you the one who hates the spotlight more than anyone?” Moses mused, dropping an ice cube into his drink. The soft clink echoed as he lazily swirled the glass.
“So what’s with the sudden enthusiasm? You never get involved in any domestic affairs. Aren’t you worried that stepping in this time–especially with Brevard–might
break a few rules?”
Nate leaned against the bar, his arm draped over the counter’s edge. His black shirt
sleeves were casually rolled up, exposing slightly tanned skin, and his slender fingers
curled loosely around his glass.
The amber liquor caught the warm glow from the overhead light, casting golden.
reflections against his knuckles.
He suddenly tipped his head back and drained his drink in one go before lazily glancing at Moses. “There’s a shipment at the dock tonight. You’re in charge of escorting it.”
Moses blinked. “What the…‘
Nate was clearly throwing a fit.
No other explanation seemed to justify his actions.
Beside him, Zack smirked in amusement before quickly masking it with a more serious expression. “That woman–she’s from the Ford family, isn’t she?”
He couldn’t think of any other reason.
Moses arched an eyebrow, his tongue briefly running over his lips as if he had just caught the scent of an intriguing scandal. His sharp gaze locked onto Nate. “Don’t tell me you’ve actually taken a liking to Carl’s granddaughter?”
They all knew why Nate had returned to Lyhaton–to sever the engagement with that
very woman.
Yet, so much time had passed, and not once had he mentioned it. Naturally, that raised suspicion.
“To be fair, she is stunning–a match for you in that regard. But aside from that, I fail to see what makes her worthy,” Moses remarked bluntly.
Zack gave a slow nod. “With her skills? She wouldn’t last a day in the Hopkins family, let alone gain anyone’s approval. You know better than anyone that a woman standing by your side has to be able to survive on her own.”
A woman who couldn’t stand on her own wasn’t fit for Nate.
Despite their sharp assessments, Nate’s expression remained unreadable, leaving the two men uncertain whether he was entertained or annoyed.
Then, in the stillness, he placed his glass onto the bar with a quiet but deliberate thud. The subtle sound sent a flicker of unease through them.
Leaning back, he draped an arm over the barstool, his deep voice steady, yet carrying an undeniable weight. “If she’s willing, I can raise her to the top.”
A simple statement–yet one laced with a level of arrogance and dominance that neither Zack nor Moses could ignore.
Nate’s name alone signified absolute power, a position that others could only dream of reaching.
Some people were born into a world of wealth and privilege, their lives untouched by the need for love.
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Nate had always been one of them.
Yet now, he was willing to change that for a woman.
