Looking into Caleb’s eyes, I admitted with a sense of resignation, “Things between Andrew and me aren’t as they appear.


    I owe Andrew my life; that’s why I agreed to pretend to be his partner.


    His engagement to me was merely a strategy to escape Shirley’s obsessive advances.


    I have no _ romantic feelings for Andrew, nor do I n to stay with him.


    ”


    At these words, a spark of hope flickered in Caleb’s eyes as he eagerly asked, “Really? You truly don’t love Andrew? You’re not engaged? You’re not staying together?”


    I shook my head and stated firmly, “No, I’m not involved with Andrew.


    ”


    This revtion seemed to thrill Caleb even more.


    In his excitement, he scooped me up and spun around wildly.


    Feeling a wave of dizziness, I hastily eximed, “Enough, put me down!”


    Noticing my difort, Caleb set me back on the floor but didn’t let go, his arms still encircling me as he bombarded me with questions.


    “Really? Is it true?”


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    Holding back a headache, I sighed and reiterated, “I’ve told you countless times.


    Yes, it’s true.


    Andrew and I are just friends, nothing more.


    ”


    However, before I could breathe a sigh of relief, Caleb covered my mouth.


    With my eyebrows knitted in confusion, I gazed at him, puzzled.


    “You’re not to mention any other man’s name,” Caleb dered, his tone domineering.


    Initially, I thought his behavior was just yful.


    Yet, seeing the joy on his face, I didn’t have the heart to dampen his spirits and simply nodded with a conceding smile.


    “Alright, we won’t talk about other men.


    ”


    “Do you love me only?” Caleb persisted, seeking reassurance.


    Andrew’s POV:


    I was still in the hospital ward when the butler called me.


    Initially, I thought it was just his daily update, but his next words sent me reeling.


    “Debra nearly got poisoned.


    ”


    Panicked, I blurted out, “Who tried to poison her? How is she now?”


    “The person who delivered the poisoned food disguised himself in a bodyguard’s uniform,” the butler exined, his voice steady yet revealing his underlying concern.


    “Luckily, Debra didn’t eat any of it.


    ”


    A wave of relief washed over me.


    She was safe, for now.


    My thoughts raced as I pressed for more details.


    “Who was this imposter? Was the poison in the food extremely lethal?”


    He sighed, a hint of fear in his tone.


    “We’ve identified it as a new type of poison—one that kills within ten minutes and has no known antidote.


    ”


    Just as I began to calm down, a surge of anger took hold of me again.


    The thought of someone infiltrating my home to harm Debra with such a deadly toxin was unbearable.


    Who could despise Debra to the extent of wanting her dead?


    Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I asked in a low, serious voice, “Have you discovered who this bodyguard really works for? Who’s trying to kill Debra?”


    The butler hesitated.


    “We’ve discovered the fake bodyguard was just released from prison.


    However, we’re still in the dark about who’s behind him.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ”


    I couldn’t suppress a sneer.


    “I see.


    You’ll need to tighten security at the manor and ensure Debra is well protected.


    ”