Chapter Thirty-One

"May I have a dance?" Charles said taking Cass aback, Before Cass could react he was spinning her on the dance floor

"What does he have on you?" Charles asked speaking into her ear as they danced

"What do you mean?" Cass asked

"I know my friend too well to know he would never get married willingly except that nasty old man is twisting his hand," He said looking toward Mr. Gabe and giving a fake smile

"Plus I know he broke up with the model he was secretly dating six months ago. I really don't need to know, I just find it interesting" He continued looking at her with a lopsided smirk

"There is nothing going on Sir and if there is, I can assure you it is of no concern to you" Cass replied

"Sir? Call me Charles. You are no fun at all, Marcus definitely picked well" Charles said as the song came to an end.

Twirling her back to Marcus "I like her, she is feisty" he said to Marcus smiling "Thank you for the dance beautiful" He said to Cass

Walking away "Look for me after the party, I have t