“I am good," Nadine replied to Zander when he expressed concern about her well-being.

To her surprise, when she went to the kitchen to check, Zander was indeed there, standing in front of the stove and busy cooking. Her initial skepticism was replaced by astonishment as she tasted the dishes he had prepared. They were nothing short of heavenly.

After enjoying their meal together, Zander mentioned that he had to attend an important meeting, which meant Nadine would be alone in his mansion for an hour. Initially worried about Marcus, her concerns were alleviated when he informed her that he was also leaving.

"Don't worry, Nadine. The meeting won't last...