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By the time they returned to the mansion, the evening had deepened into night. Warm golden lights illuminated the sprawling halls of the estate, reflecting off polished marble floors and the tall glass windows overlooking the darkened gardens.A rather aged man, one Cassandra recognized as the butler… She wasn’t so sure. She’d only seen the man once… maybe twice. And well, the aged man did have this air around him. Like he was in charge of things around here. Just like at that moment. He approached them, flanked by two maids who stepped forward to take Loretha’s suitcases from Ethan. The butler gave curt nods to Ethan, Loretha and Cassandra before stepping aside. Then Ethan started to lead them inside.It welcomed them from the grand entrance hall. Several different aromas mingled together—the rich scent of roasted herbs, freshly baked bread, something savory simmering with spices, and the unmistakable fragrance of freshly squeezed fruit.Cassandra’s stomach gave a soft growl as they
The atmosphere inside the hospital room tensed the moment Cassandra stepped through the door with Ethan.Her mother stood beside the hospital bed, a packed bag resting on top of it. Her arms were folded across her chest, her lips pressed into a thin line as her gaze moved slowly from Cassandra to the man standing beside her.“Hi, Mom.”Loretha's gaze rested briefly on Cassandra when she spoke. And then it shifted to Ethan as the young man cleared his throat and stepped forward. “Mrs Greene.” He gave a curt bow. “I am Ethan Gray. Your daughter’s fiancée.”A smug smile touched his lips. “My deepest apologies that we get to meet for the first time under these circumstances.”Loretha simply stared at him. Then she returned her gaze to Cassandra, who was still standing ever so stiffly by the door. “Why would you bring him here?”“Mom, I—”“Oh, she didn't exactly bring me here, ma'am.”Cassandra's head snapped toward Ethan as his voice cut through hers.“I insisted on coming. Didn't really
The soft hum of the engine was the only sound inside the car.Outside, the city stretched beneath the bright early-evening sun, its golden rays reflecting off glass buildings and polished cars as pedestrians hurried along the sidewalks. The weather was unusually pleasant, the sky a clear shade of blue with only a few wisps of clouds scattered across it.Ethan kept his eyes on the road, his hands resting steadily on the steering wheel. However, every few seconds, his gaze would drift toward the passenger seat. To Cassandra.She was sitting with her face turned toward the window, her forehead almost touching the glass, her expression distant.Ethan didn't understand the strange sensation that had been gnawing at his chest since he'd picked her up from the university.Worry. It was an unfamiliar emotion. And he didn't particularly like it.He glanced at Cassandra again before clearing his throat.“So, umm… I was thinking we could go somewhere. Have lunch together?”“Sure.” Cassandra’s v
“Miss Greene?”Cassandra blinked. It took an entire minute before the voice of her professor finally registered.Looking up sharply, she couldn’t help but notice that the entire class had their gaze fixed on her. Just great!Cassandra’s cheeks flushed as she straightened in her seat, realizing that she had completely lost track of what was happening around her.At the front of the lecture hall, Professor Anderson stood beside the large whiteboard, a marker still between his fingers. The words 'Doctrine of Consideration' were written across the board in neat black letters.“Were you with us?” the professor asked.Cassandra swallowed. “Yes, sir.”A few students snickered.Professor Anderson raised an eyebrow. “Then perhaps you can tell us what I just asked.”Cassandra’s mind raced. She hadn’t heard a single word. But thankfully, the question was written on the board. She glanced at it briefly before looking back at him.“Well, you asked whether consideration must always be adequate for a
The evening air was cool against Cassandra’s face as she sat alone on one of the benches outside the hospital. She had been sitting there for almost twenty minutes. Or maybe longer. She had lost track of time.Her arms were folded tightly across her chest, her eyes fixed on the passing cars beyond the hospital gates. People walked in and out of the building around her, nurses rushing between departments, visitors carrying bags of food, doctors speaking quietly among themselves.Yet Cassandra barely noticed any of them. All she could hear were her mother’s words.“…You’re following my footsteps.” Cassandra signed softly. Was she really?“You’re getting involved with a powerful man. You’re pregnant with his child. Why? Did his money and influence sway you? I could have sworn I raised you better than that!”But it wasn’t about the money… Tears stung Cassandra’s eyes and nostrils. She sniffed, rubbing hard on her nose with the back of her palm.“Well, damn he is good to you now. But Cassa
“Ethan I…” Cassandra’s voice was barely above a whisper now, trailing again as she fixed her gaze again onto Ethan’s stormy blue eyes.Her stomach lurched unpleasantly, a sour taste forming in her mouth.She was no fool. Cassandra knew exactly how things looked right now. David Hudson was the biggest rival of the Gray Group. And now, he had just announced her as his daughter!The day Ethan Gray had first had his men bring her to his mansion, he had pointblankly accused her of getting pregnant for him on purpose… accused her of scheming. Hell, he still thought that way. She could feel literally it. And now, this happened!What was worse, Ethan had actually asked her that day at the vanguard gala if she knew David Hudson and she had flat out lied that she didn’t. Well, great! Now it had come right back to slap her in the face. But then, back then, what could she have said to Ethan? Could she have just told him that David Hudson was supposed to be her father but he had warned her to ste
Flash. Flash. Flash.The moment the black SUV pulled up the red carpet of the Vanguard Estate, the night exploded.Ethan led Cassandra out of the vehicle and they started towards the entrance. The paparazzi were all over the place. “Ethan! Who is she?”Cassandra squinted against the stretch of came
From the floor-to-ceiling windows of his study, Ethan Gray watched the monitor of his security feed with a fascination he couldn't quite suppress. Outside the towering iron gates, the petite brunette was pacing about like a caged animal. Oh, she was so adorable.She was, objectively, a masterpiece o
“What? Marry you? Are you insane?” Cassandra wasn't sure if she was more stunned or insulted.Ethan rolled his eyes, the gesture so casual it was infuriating. “Quit being dramatic. It was cute for the first five minutes; now it’s just exhausting. We both know you’d kill for a deal like this.”Cassan
Soft gasps. Shallow pants. Heavy, ragged breaths.It took a moment for Cassandra’s vision to stop spinning when she finally came to. Her eyelids felt like lead, but as they fluttered open, the sheer scale of her unfamiliar surroundings forced her wide awake.A sharp gasp escaped her lips. She was in







