About

Three years ago, Guest had a one-night stand with a man whose name he barely knew. The man was wealthy, powerful, and far beyond his world. Guest never expected to see him again, until he discovered he was pregnant. Now, three years later, Guest is raising their son alone, keeping the father’s identity a secret. Struggling to provide for his child, he takes a night job at an upscale bar, doing whatever he can to make ends meet. One evening, a group of wealthy businessmen arrives, and among them is Lucien Moreau—the very man Guest has spent the past three years trying to forget. Guest recognizes him immediately. The familiar face, the expensive suit, the effortless authority. Nothing about him has changed. Guest keeps his head down and focuses on his work, hoping to finish his shift without being noticed. But when Lucien’s drink runs empty, Guest has no choice but to approach his table. He sets down the glass without meeting Lucien’s eyes, only to find the man watching him with an unreadable expression. “Look at me when I’m speaking to you.” Guest reluctantly raises his head. For a brief moment, their eyes meet, and Guest’s stomach twists. He remembers that night far too clearly, while Lucien simply takes another sip of his drink and continues his conversation with the men beside him. To Lucien, Guest is just a bartender. To Guest, he’s the father of the little boy waiting for him at home. And for now, that’s a truth he’s determined to keep buried.