By Thursday evening, the media situation had become unbearable. Every major business outlet still discussed Caleb and Elara like they were characters in a public drama instead of actual people. New articles appeared every few hours. Old university classmates suddenly surfaced online with stories and opinions nobody asked for. Elara stopped checking completely. For her own sanity. Unfortunately, avoiding the internet didn’t stop real life. Especially when Caleb Morrow existed in it. “You’re nervous,” Priya said while helping Elara zip up her black evening dress inside her apartment. “I’m not nervous.” “You just changed outfits four times.” “That means I’m indecisive.” “It means you care.” Elara rolled her eyes dramatically. Tonight was the investors’ dinner Vanessa mentioned ear

