Hayden thoughtfully said, “That's how it is with seniors in the family. My parents are the same. They are most worried about my marriage.

“You've given my parents hope for my marriage. They're finally starting to see a future for me.”

Kevin was smug. “I make an excellent son-in-law for them.”

Hayden grinned. “Of course. You’re an outstanding man.”

The pair enjoyed a good laugh and chit-chat along the way, and soon, they arrived at Fortress Hotel.

Like before, Kevin took Hayden to go along the green channel. Without alerting anyone, he brought her to the rooftop swimming pool.

While Hayden put down her walls for Kevin, Caroline finally closed the business deal.

She walked the client out of the hotel and watched them leave in a car, then heaved a sigh of relief.

Caroline stood outside the hotel for a while before calling Darren to pick her up as her car was at the service center.

“Wait for me inside the hotel. Don’t stand outside. The weather is still hot in October,”