The sun was just starting to rise. Bastien woke up before the light touched his face. Beside him, Kate was still sound asleep, wrapped in the sheets, breathing softly, her hair messy in that way he loved. He stared at her for a moment and kissed her forehead gently.

He got up without making a sound, showered quickly, and dressed in his usual black suit. With a few documents in hand, he headed to his office.

Not long after, the door burst open.

—Sir, Miss Dianna has arrived —Lucca announced, frowning.

Bastien rubbed the bridge of his nose and let out a sigh of annoyance.

—Alright… let’s go.

From the bedroom balcony, Kate had just woken up and heard the commotion. She peeked out, still in her robe, and saw the scene below. A black car had pulled up to the entrance, and from it stepped a voluptuous woman in a tight red dress that hugged every curve of her body. The neckline left little to the imagination. She ran toward Bastien.

—Bastien! Darling! It’s been so long!

She moved to hug him,