LOGINTHIRD PERSON'S POV"Let's go out for some fresh air," Cassidy said and dragged Austin that second. He groaned but followed anyways.Outside, Cassidy had dragged Austin to the other room. It was connected to Vincent’s ward, just a place for hangout for VIP patients.She sat down in the chair and gestured for Austin, he walked over and sat down."You haven't been eating lately. If this keeps going on, I will have to inform your mum," she snapped and his calm look turned into panic."Don't. I'm really okay, I just don't have a huge appetite. You know I hardly eat, I have always been like this!" he said fast and caught his breath, panting heavily. Cassidy’s dark eyes seemed to ease down a bit and she turned to the iPad."Do you want to watch a movie?" she asked and he froze for a second. He analyzed her face and looked away."I'm not a fan," he said softly and Cassidy rolled her eyes. She sucked in her breath, trying to calm down the anger she actually felt."You always do this. You aren'
I pulled away from the hug and stared at Austin, then back at Sloane."You brought food? Vincent can't eat some certain type of food, he's was stabb-""I know, don't worry I asked my doctor what was suitable for him!" she said lazily and a smirk curved to my lips."You are the best!" I said. She rolled her eyes, "Also I cooked it, didn't buy it. You are such a junk food fan!" she replied and walked off, even though she was limping she still had that charisma...Just then I noticed Austin. He was gently parting strands of Cassidy's hair from her face to behind her ears. My smile faltered that instant."Don't let it get into your eyes, you should cut it off!" he said softly and Cassidy rolled her eyes. "I'm never cutting my hair," she said straight up and he sighed."It's all better now," she snapped cutely and his smile widened. I couldn't help but stare... was it just me or was I seeing a childhood romance between Cassidy and Austin happening? But how old was he? I remember, I thought
Outside the ward, the air felt warmer and fresher. I inhaled deeply, and a smile escaped my lips. The reporters had also been sent away, so the place carried the cleanest energy in the world.Just then, Agatha walked out with Nina. I had left the ward the second Vincent opened his eyes. I just wanted them to talk things out, but right now, from their facial expressions, it didn't seem like it had ended well."How's Vincent?" I asked.Nina's lips parted. "Annoyed," she replied. She reached into her bag and dragged out a file, placing it straight into my hands."It's what he likes and dislikes," she said, and I raised a brow."Why are you giving me all this?" I asked, going through each page."He doesn't want to see Agatha!" she said straight up, I lifted my gaze. "And you?" I asked, but she rolled her eyes."That's a really stupid question to ask, but either way, I'll reply... I have school!" she answered, giving me that bored, sassy teenage look."Gosh, your face disgusts me. I wonder
The club lights flashed red and blue across the crowded floor. Music pounded loud, but Cassian didn’t care about any of it. He sat in the VIP corner owning the place, Celeste on his lap. His hand slid under her short dress, fingers touching her intimately right there in front of everyone. She gasped softly against his neck, but he just pulled her closer.He kissed her hungrily, like he couldn’t get enough. His tongue pushed into her mouth, deep and rough. Celeste held onto his shoulders, her body warm and shakyAnd few people even took out their phones snapping, but Cassian didn’t stop. His fingers moved between her legs, slow then faster, making her bite her lip hard to hold back sounds.“You’re mine tonight,” he growled against her lips, kissing her again before she could answer. His other hand gripped her waist, keeping her pressed tight to him. Celeste’s cheeks burned, but she kissed him back. She loved him, even when he was like this, cold in public, she still loved him.Across t
I followed Nina back into the ward even though she told me to leave. Agatha came in too, her steps slow like she was scared of breaking something. The room felt smaller with all of us inside. Vincent still lay there, eyes closed, machines beeping softly. My heart was heavy, I just wanted them to talk without tearing each other apart.Nina stood by the bed, arms crossed tight. “Why did you even come? After all these years?”Agatha wiped her face again. Her voice was quiet. “I heard he got hurt. I couldn’t stay away. Nina, please… I never stopped thinking about you both.”Nina laughed, but it sounded broken. “Thinking about us? You left us with him. That man. That situation. You knew what he was like.”“I had to go,” Agatha said, stepping closer. “He was hitting me. Every time he drank, every time another woman called. I thought if I stayed, things would destroy all of you.”I couldn’t stay quiet. “She tried, Nina. She said she watched from far—”“Shut up, Mia!” Nina snapped, turning on
“I really didn’t come here to fight, I just came to meet Vincent and see how he is,” she said pleadingly, but Nina scoffed.“We… he doesn’t need you. Please leave before he wakes up and sees you!” she said, then stared at the ground. I could feel she didn’t want to yell at her, nor did she want to show her emotions.From what I know, Vincent’s family situation was messy. Nina was not Vincent’s sister by blood… she was taken in by Vincent’s mother after her nanny died. And Vincent himself had a complicated relationship with his mother. They weren’t in contact, and the internet had different rumors and speculations. No one knew which one was true. I was never indulged in gossip. I was all about business, nothing more or less actually. Right now, I just wanted to know what she did wrong.“I didn’t mean for all that to happen!” Agatha said, and Nina scoffed. She lifted her gaze and this time her eyes were clearly red, filled with anger.“Did I ask for an explanation?” I yelled, and she su
I walked out of the crowd. Everyone parted ways for me to pass. Arriving at my office, I scanned through their résumés.Name: LindaAge: 26Degree: Third ClassPost: SupervisorWait, supervisor?How is someone with such a poor degree in such a high-ranking position? Did she sleep her way up through
NEXT MORNING.My legs moved out of the car, and I could feel the employees gazing through the glass windows."She's back!""After all these years!""I thought she was dead!"They murmured, and I came into view, dressed in a mini white fitted skirt, a white single wrapped with a fancy limited-editio
“Mole?” I said softly, and Cassidy nodded, but something in her eyes felt strange… and cold, she was calculating in that little mind of hers.....If I said yes and it was a lie, I would be caught, and if I said I didn’t have a mole and that was a lie, I would still be caught. There was no definite
“I’m full,” I said, and Evelyn gently rested her hand on my hair.“I hope Caspian didn’t disrupt your appetite?” she asked, and I forced a smile. “Definitely not!” I replied.Evelyn didn’t push further and let me go. As I walked off, the smile on my face darkened. I slammed the door shut and stared







