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Secrets

Author: Pere Ayemi
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-13 17:21:03
Chapter 6

Cassandra spun around immediately, instinctively using her body to cover up the messy desk. Her eyes grew wide, her stomach sinking.

“You..!” The sharp word shattered the silence in the study, punctuated by a finger pointing directly at her.

It was Melissa, the Krüger's first daughter and second born child. Cassandra had only heard of her until now. She wasn't even sure if Melissa was present at the wedding ceremony.

This was their first official meeting…. both sneaking about past midnight.

Melissa clutched a small black bag against her side. Her expression mirrored Cassandra’s: startled, defensive, but not frightened. If anything, she looked… annoyed.

They stared at each other, locked in a silence that seemed to stretch on forever.

Finally, Cassandra broke it, her voice uneven.

“What are you doing here?” She asked, her heart still recovering from the shock.

Melissa’s brows drew together in a scowl. “I should be asking you that.” This was, after all, he
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