Finished : Chapter 50 A Dangerous Beast Dressed in black casual clothes , Sterling sat calmly at the dining table , his long fingers toying with the cake . Even when someone barged into the apartment , his eyebrows didn't twitch . He gave off the air of a man completely in control , confident and commanding . When Jasper saw his face , his pupils shrank . It was him ?! Mr. Romero stood as the sole heir of the Romeros . Always mysterious . Jasper had only caught a distant glimpse of him once at a party . His sharp looks and powerful presence left a deep impression . The man was known for his ruthless ways and immense influence, but Jasper feared something else - the dark underworld behind him and the blood on his hands . What is such a dangerous man doing in Claudia's home ? His thoughts spun wildly , yet his body moved on its own , stepping in front of Claudia , standing guard . The two men locked eyes across the room . The air grew tense . Sterling's face was blank , but when he saw Claudia hidden behind Jasper , his brows pulled together , a flicker of annoyance showing at the corner of his eyes . " Come blow the candles , " he said . He waved his hand , ignoring Jasper's tall frame as if he didn't exist . He repeated his words toward Claudia . He didn't even look at Jasper , yet his dismissive attitude made Jasper feel as if he were nothing more than an insect . That gaze made Jasper's whole body tense with discomfort . But what hurt more was the moment he felt Claudia slip past him , walking straight toward the other man . She even complained in a familiar tone , " Why didn't you wait for me before lighting the candles ? Now the wax is dripping on the cake . " Sterling chuckled , slipped an arm around her waist , and led her to the table . Standing up , height difference made it look like he was wrapping her completely in his arms . the 1/3 " I'll eat the messy part , " he said lightly , then urged , " Make a wish first . " Claudia had grown used to his closeness . She didn't resist anymore . The two ignored Jasper . They looked like a couple lost in their world . Jasper's face burned red , his eyes filled with fire . " Claudia ! " he shouted . The man who had been smiling at her suddenly turned his head . His blue eyes , cold and sharp with danger , locked onto Jasper . The look froze him in place , like prey caught in a predator's sight . Under Sterling's heavy presence , Claudia calmly made her wish.` She puffed her cheeks and blew out the candles in one breath . The cake smelled rich and sweet . The scent grew stronger as Claudia leaned closer . Her eyes sparkled with genuine joy . But to Jasper , every quiet second was torture . Sterling stayed close behind her , like a beast guarding his treasure , warning everyone else to stay away . Jasper could only watch helplessly as the two of them whispered suggestively and their bodies pressed intimately against each other . And it was then , standing on the outside , that he began to notice the details he had tried to ignore . Sterling wore a pair of half - worn men's slippers . He was obsessed with cleanliness ; there was no way he'd wear someone else's old shoes . They had to be his own , already broken in at this house . He was dressed in comfortable home clothes . Who would ever change into loungewear in a stranger's house ? Claudia had never kept men's clothes here . There were two sets of utensils on the table . Before Jasper arrived , they must have been about to share a meal . 2/3 On the couch , Claudia's favorite marshmallow pillow was gone . In its place lay a man's suit jacket . Every detail in the house pierced Jasper's chest like a blade . While he and Claudia had been locked in silence , someone else had stepped in , taken his place , and claimed what should have been his . And who knew what else this shameless intruder had done behind his back ? Send Gifts 10 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!