I saw that he didn’t believe me, so I glanced at the director beside me. "Kendrick, how do you usually prove your identity to people?" Kendrick smiled and pulled out his passport along with a clan emblem. "These two are more than enough to prove everything about who I am." The director glanced at the passport, immediately recognizing the famous name on it. When his eyes landed on the Flamino Pack emblem, he instantly plastered on a fawning smile. "Well, sir, what brings you here this time…" Kendrick’s smile was gentle as he said, "I came all the way to Varken just for Geraldine’s matter. She used my identity to threaten you, damaging Raelyn’s interests. That makes me very unhappy. So I want to make it clear — anything involving Raelyn must always take priority." The director’s expression cleared in sudden understanding. He looked at me with an obsequious grin and said, "This little thing? You could’ve just called me about it. Why come in person?… Don’t worry, I’ll give the venue to Ms. Beck. She can use it as long as she wants!" The director’s attitude was a bit over the top, but for me, the matter was settled. So I smiled and said, "Alright then, we’ll borrow the venue tomorrow. We won’t bother you today." "Of course, of course, safe travels!" The director bowed and scraped, escorting us all the way out. Once outside, I stood there, watching Kendrick’s side profile, and asked, "Kendrick, when are you planning to go back?" "No rush. Since I’m here, I want to take a good look around." He turned to me with a sincere invitation. "By the way, are you free? I’d love for you to be my personal guide." The moment he said that, a chill ran down my spine. Sure enough, when I turned my head, I saw Aiden standing there with a face full of frost. "So that’s why you suddenly went out — sneaking off to see another man behind my back." His voice wasn’t loud, but the coldness in his tone cut deep. I quickly explained, "Aiden, let me explain. This might just be a misunderstanding…" "Oh? A misunderstanding? Are you going to tell me you planned to tell me later, but only after the fact, because you were afraid I’d get angry?"Aiden’s face darkened with every word. I forced a dry laugh and nodded helplessly. "Yeah." "Did you do wrong?" I nodded frantically. "I was wrong." "Then how do you plan to make it up to me?" Aiden leaned in closer, his eyes fixed on me. "I was thinking—" Before I could finish, Aiden cut me off. "How about this: tomorrow we’ll shoot the kissing scene in the old town, with him watching from the side." What? We’d film a kissing scene right in front of the Flamino Pack’s heir? That was way too childish. But faced with Aiden’s icy expression, I didn’t dare argue. "Oh, my God, if I have to watch you two kiss, I’ll lose my mind," Kendrick groaned, heartbroken. "That’s the point. You’re not allowed to covet my woman." Aiden shot him a frigid look. "No, no, that’s not what I meant. Watching you two kiss… I’d be jealous of Raelyn." Kendrick gazed at Aiden with soulful eyes. "What do you mean by that, Kendrick?" A sudden sense of dread washed over me. "From the very first moment I saw Aiden, I thought — this man is different. He captivated me completely." Kendrick spoke with both hands pressed to his chest in mock adoration. "Kendrick, Aiden is a man!" I pressed a hand to my forehead in exasperation. I regretted ever calling Kendrick here. "Raelyn, you’ve changed!" Kendrick widened his eyes in shock. "What’s wrong with him being a man? That doesn’t stop me from admiring him. If I’d known your boyfriend was such an outstanding heir, I wouldn’t have worried so much earlier." My lips twitched. "Are you sure that’s admiration and not infatuation? Kendrick, you’re practically drooling.""Come on, don’t sweat the details." Kendrick waved dismissively before rushing up to Aiden, looking at him with adoring eyes. "Mr. Salvatore, may I call you Aiden? I’d like to spend a few days sightseeing in Veloria. Could you take me along?" Aiden had never encountered this kind of thing before and immediately shook his head. "No." Kendrick pouted pitifully. "But I really don’t know where to go. Please, I’m begging you." With his delicate, almost androgynous looks, Kendrick’s act of pouting was enough to throw Aiden off balance. I quickly stepped between them, shielding Aiden. "Can’t you ask someone else to take you? Geraldine is here too. Let her take you." Kendrick shook his head vigorously. "You know I just snubbed her for your sake. She probably hates me now. Besides, I just helped you. If Aiden won’t take me, then you can." It hit me then — the Flamino Pack’s heir still had his eye on me. Naturally, Aiden would never let him and me be alone together. He shot him a cold glance. "Fine. You can come with us." Kendrick’s face lit up in a smile. "Perfect. Then see you tomorrow. I’ll head back to my hotel tonight to pack." With that, he spread his arms, ready to hug me goodbye, but Aiden stopped him dead with a single cold glare. "So stingy," Kendrick muttered, curling his lips.