Chapter 40

"Calvin's not home yet. I can't rest easy if he's still there. Please, pick him up now," Celine said in a firm tone.  

Devano nodded. "Okay, Celine. I'll go to Mr. Nicolas' apartment right away."  

"Take Calvin home. Whatever happens, don't let him stay there any longer," Celine added, her voice full of emphasis.  

"Understood, Celine." Devano walked out, leaving Celine holding her forehead.  

Meanwhile, at Nico's apartment, things were starting to heat up. Nico was still trying to persuade Calvin, but the boy still refused.  

"Calvin, you have to come with Daddy now. Don't make things difficult," Nico said as he reached out to Calvin.  

"I don't want to, Daddy!" Calvin shouted as he ran to Maria, hugging his grandmother.  

Maria rubbed Calvin's back, then looked at Nico with a sarcastic look. "See? He's more comfortable here."  

Nico clenched his fists, tr