"It seems you've completely won over your wife," Lucas remarked, observing the strong bond between Caleb and Odella. As one of Caleb's closest friends, Lucas was privy to his intentions and aware of his past actions. "I must admit, although I expected it, I was still taken aback when you asked for my assistance at The Bale Hotel."
Caleb shifted his gaze to his friend. "Why's that?"
"Because I know about your past, Caleb. I'm well aware of your support for her during her college years."
Caleb's lips tightened, and his eyes briefly displayed a complex mix of emotions. A decade ago, the law had frozen all the Bale family's assets while investigating the financial scandal they were involved in.
The Bale family was prohibited from accessing their own resources. During that challenging
