That night.
Janet's phone notification chimes didn't stop once.
Melvin had turned into a walking encyclopedia of questions.
He just wouldn't stop asking.
Janet, with her good temper, patiently explained everything.
Listening to the girl's soft voice, Melvin's mind started wandering, and suddenly, he wanted more.
"Janet..."
He cleared his throat, interrupting her, his voice low. "I'm not used to talking like this. Let's hop on a video call."
Janet clearly hesitated for a few seconds. Too polite to refuse, she weakly replied, "Okay."
A moment later.
The voice call switched over to video.
On the screen, Janet was wearing a loose white t-shirt, her hair casually swept up into a slightly messy bun.
She seemed to be sitting cross-legged on her chair, leaning closer to the screen as she spoke.
Her beautiful, radiant complexion was magnified on camera.
Her eyes were as clear and bright as the stars, vibrant and mesmerizing.
"Phew—"
Melvin leaned back, a triumphant smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth.
Her voice had been driving him crazy all night, and now, seeing her face...
Yeah.
Much better.
"So that's basically what it means..." Janet finished explaining the legal clause and looked up at the screen.
She found Melvin with his head tilted, resting his chin on one hand, staring fixedly at her.
The man's dark, narrow eyes tilted up slightly at the corners, and his lips were curved into a faint smile.
In that instant.
Their eyes met.
Janet's heart suddenly skipped a beat, an inexplicable rush of complex emotions washing over her. It made sense—he was Jimmie's brother, and Juniper's sibling. He was incredibly handsome.
"Does my explanation make sense?" Janet broke eye contact and asked softly.
"Mhm."Melvin nodded, his thin lips moving as his gaze lifted, carrying an indescribable, roguish charm. "Next question."

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