CHAPTER 13 A MUST DEAL

Juliet turned to find Caleb looming behind her, his presence both unexpected and unwelcome. Caleb leaned in with exaggerated drama, closing the distance between them with comedic flair. "My dear Juliet," he exclaimed, his tone dripping with mock sincerity, "how delightful to see you here, lurking in the shadows like a stealthy bunny!" "What are you doing here?" Her voice was barely above a whisper, betraying the unease that churned within her. Caleb's eyes gleamed with amusement, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. "Just thought I'd drop by and see what all the fuss was about," he replied casually, his words laced with an undercurrent of mischief. Juliet's breath caught in her throat as Caleb drew closer, his proximity sending a shiver down her spine. She instinctively recoiled, her body tensing at his touch. But Caleb seemed unfazed by her reaction, his gaze locked on hers with unwavering intensity. "You know," he murmured, his voice low and husky, "I've always admired a