Amelia left Dominic's office with a head full of questions. The answers she got from Dominic felt so ambiguous - they were correct, but they didn't fully satisfy her. The man clearly had a deeper secret, something that was still hidden behind all his promises and commitments. Amelia knew that she had only scratched the surface of Dominic's world for a short time, but she felt like she had been dragged so deeply into Dominic's life.As she drove her car back to her office, the dilemma persisted. Could she really trust Dominic King completely? Or worse, was she too far involved to get out without jeopardizing her own business and career?Upon arriving at Clark Events, Caroline, who was sitting at her desk, immediately approached her with a worried expression and followed Amelia into her private office. "How did the meeting with Dominic go?"Amelia placed her bag on the desk, taking a deep breath. "There were no clear answers given by Dominic. Dominic admitted that it was his father who was involved in the dark business a few years ago, but he insisted that he had changed the direction of the family business. However, I feel that this rumor is not as simple as he makes it out to be."Caroline sat in the chair across the table from Amelia. "So, what do you think? Are you sure you want to keep working with him?"Amelia let out a long breath. "I don't think I have any choice when we know so much already. This deal could save Clark Events, as you know, without his support, I don't know if we'll be able to survive in the near future or not."Caroline nodded, though doubt was still visible in her eyes. "I understand, Amelia, but you have to make sure that you can take care of yourself. Dominic may seem like a savior to you, but he also has another side that we don't know about."Amelia nodded in agreement. Caroline was right-she had to be careful. However, one thing was for sure, she wouldn't back down for now. The survival of Clark Events depended on it, and there was no turning back.---A few days later, Amelia received a personal invitation from Dominic to attend an exclusive event at his home. The event, as the invitation stated, was a small party to celebrate the initial success of their partnership. Amelia felt a little anxious, but she knew that she couldn't refuse the invitation.On the appointed night, Amelia put on her best dress-a simple black dress that was elegant but not too flashy. After a short drive, she arrived at Dominic's house which was outside the city center, hidden behind a tall fence with large trees surrounding it. The house was like a modern castle with ornate lights that glowed softly at night and a well-manicured garden.When Amelia entered the main hall, Dominic rushed to greet her. Unlike usual, tonight Dominic looked more relaxed. He was wearing a casual but still elegant suit, and for the first time, Amelia saw a smile that seemed genuine on his face."Amelia, glad you could make it," he said as he let her in further. "How are you feeling?"Amelia smiled politely, though inwardly she still felt wary. "It's a pleasure to be invited, Dominic. It's a marvelous place.""Thank you," Dominic replied as he showed Amelia around. "It's a quiet place, away from the bustle of the city. Sometimes I need some time alone to think, to escape from the business world and to calm down with the many problems that come and go."Amelia follows Dominic through room after room of modern art and stunning architecture. Yet, beneath all this opulence, Amelia felt there was a lonely feel to the house - like it was a grand but cold place, reflecting Dominic's hidden side.In the main room, several guests had already gathered. They were important people from the business world and socialites, talking in low voices over cocktails. Amelia felt a little awkward, although she was used to attending these kinds of events as part of her job, but this was the first time she had attended an invitation from someone so mysterious.For several hours, Amelia and Dominic exchanged light conversation, talking about their plans for the future. However, in the midst of the crowd, Amelia felt Dominic continue to observe her with an elusive gaze."Amelia," Dominic suddenly spoke as they stood on the balcony, away from the other guests. "I know you still have doubts about me. About what's really going on in my life."Amelia turned her head, surprised by Dominic's direct statement. "I-can't be evasive. Yes, I have some questions about your life. But I also know that we've made the decision to work together. I just hope you'll be honest and not hide anything that could hinder our cooperation."Dominic looked up at the sky, let out a long breath before looking back at Amelia. "There are things about my family's past that I may not be able to explain in detail. But I can guarantee you one thing-I won't let anything jeopardize our partnership. I will not let you down. You don't need to worry about that."Amelia wanted to believe Dominic's words. How could she not? Dominic's words seemed so sincere, with all his imperfections, he had something that invited Amelia to stay close to him. But behind all that, there was still an unsolved mystery - and Amelia knew that it was only a matter of time before everything was revealed.As the night draws in, Amelia excuses herself to go home first, Dominic escorts her back to the car. As Amelia prepared to leave, Dominic held her hand briefly, taking her by surprise."Amelia," Dominic said in a low voice but full of intensity. "There's more going on here than meets the eye. And when the time comes, I hope you'll stay by my side."Amelia didn't know what to answer. The words were seared into her mind, leaving her with the feeling that their relationship-both professionally and personally-was about to enter a far more complicated chapter than she had ever imagined.That night, as Amelia drove back to her apartment, her mind was filled with new questions. Who exactly was Dominic King? What has he been hiding all this time? And will Amelia be ready to face the truth behind this world of luxury and mystery? One thing Amelia knows for sure-the longer she interacts with Dominic, the deeper she sinks into a puzzle she may never want to solve. But for now, it's too late to back out.