Chapter 74

VERONICA This morning presented an unusual and rather pleasant departure from the norm. While I remain uncertain of Christian's true intentions, his declaration—"I never slept with Celine"—continues to resonate within my head. Is his claim of innocence truthful? Did he genuinely not have an affair? Or is this a calculated manoeuvre to prevent me from obtaining custody of Zeon? I've been stewing over it ever since I heard that, ugh! That guy really knows how to mess with my head! I leaned back in my chair with a sigh. Christian's behaviour is unpredictable, and I find his actions difficult to understand. Perhaps this unpredictability contributes to his success in business, but I question whether it translates to success as a lover and a father. Perhaps his unpredictability stems from a lack of affection toward me. However, his gaze this morning made me question that. His deep blue eyes seemed sincere, as if he were truly revealing himself. The way he held my gaze and spoke those words a