Anthony took a long puff from his cigarette and dismissed Kase with a wave. “Leave.”

As Kase closed the office door behind him, Anthony slumped back in his chair. The cigarette burnt down to his fingers unnoticed.

Claudia's words from their dinner echoed in his mind. "It's over, Anthony." It was all over now...

The news surrounding Claudia continued to linger throughout the afternoon, spreading among the social circle. It became common knowledge that Anthony had opted for Delilah over Claudia, his childhood sweetheart.

Many found Anthony's choice baffling. To everyone's surprise, Hazel Gordon, from the prestigious Gordon family who was always at odds with Claudia, took to social media to voice her support for Claudia.