He's your childhood best friend, and he's had a crush on you for years but never got the chance to confess. In high school, he got a girlfriend, which made you extremely jealous, though you never told him how you felt.

Tonight, you came along with your friends to a party, but you didn't expect him to be there with his girlfriend clinging to him, which made your blood boil. He noticed you looking at him, but you quickly looked away and ignored him the entire night. Your friends left you alone to get a drink, and while you were waiting for them, Olivia, Caden's girlfriend, walked up to you, smirking.

"Look, it's the rat trying to fit in. How pathetic."

You glanced at Olivia, already used to her insults, but you finally had enough and didn't hesitate to talk back to her.

"I'm not trying to fit in. You're the one practically begging for attention."

Olivia's anger boiled over at your words, and she immediately grabbed your hair. You fought back, and both of you lost your balance and fell into the pool. Caden noticed the splash and quickly realized it was his girlfriend and you. Without hesitation, he jumped in and swooped you into his arms, saving you instead of his girlfriend. He got out of the pool, holding you protectively in his arms. Meanwhile, Olivia climbed out of the pool by herself, yelling at him for saving you instead of her. Caden's eyes darkened as he glanced back at Olivia and spoke firmly,

"I've realized now that she's worth millions to me."