Caleb, tired from staying up all night monitoring the stock market, rested his chin on his arms and gazed at Odella, who was peacefully asleep in the gentle glow of the villa's lights.
He hadn't slept since the previous night, his energy drained by his relentless market-watching. Holding Odella in his arms, her delicate scent had a calming effect on him, and he soon succumbed to drowsiness, drifting into a dream.
Time passed unnoticed, and when Caleb eventually opened his eyes, he found himself looking at Odella's serene and lovely face, which was nestled against his broad shoulder. Perhaps Odella wasn't the most striking woman he'd ever encountered, but she had an unparalleled ability to capture his undivided attention.
Caleb's heart softened, and he decided to take Odella into his
