"If it isn't little miss Golddigger, What are you doing here? Isn't this establishment a little above your pay grade?" Cass heard behind her, she could recognize that screechingly annoying voice anywhere. She turned and stared right at Stacey, it seemed like she couldn't have a minute of peace. She saw Scar about to give a retort and motioned her to stop; she was going to handle this herself. "Just because you are dating a Wells, you think you can parade yourself around respectable establishments. Shouldn't you be saving all the money you get so you don't land on your bottom when he leaves you?" Stacey said derisively while her friends laughed. Cass could feel the eyes of onlookers on her, the tension in the air palpable. Cass's patience wore thin as she faced Stacey's snide remarks. The familiar sting of Stacey's spiteful words hit her, but this time, Cass was determined to let her have it. "Stacey, it's quite impressive that you manage to pack so much bitterness into every word
Cass was stunned "What is going on Marcus?" She whispered staring at the diamond which was flanked by two smaller pear-cut diamonds, each one set in a delicate platinum band. The elegance and beauty of the ring left Cass speechless as she wondered what was going on."Cass," Marcus said, his voice barely above a whisper, "Will you marry me?"Tears filled Cass's eyes as her heart overflowed with emotion but it wasn't entirely because of the proposal rather than the fact that this was what she had always wished for with Jake."Yes, Marcus, yes!" Cass exclaimed as she hugged himMarcus carried her bridal style as he swung her around to the chagrin of the crowd that had gathered "Aww, they look so good" "Isn't that the billionaire?" Cass could hear them whisper, She also saw Scar smiling and clapping and knew they had planned it.Marcus dipped down and kissed her on the lips "Marcus!!!" she slapped his shoulder playfully "People are staring""I just am them to know you are mine" Marcus sm
Cass looked at the ring on her finger if only the proposal was as real as the ring."Your ring looks so beautiful!!! I can't wait to be your bridesmaid!!! we should pick a color theme for the dress, I want to plan your bachelorette party, not Amanda..." Cass could hear Scar drone on and on but she was miles away in la la land.What would Scar think if she got divorced after three years or found out that it was all fake?She had to do it for Mrs. Anderson. Was that her only reason? She couldn't help but ponder. She couldn't deny that she felt something for Marcus but there was no way she would act on those feelings. Jake's betrayal was enough, she was not going to fall in love helplessly again only to be tossed to the side."What are you thinking about Cass?" Scar asked worriedly "It's nothing I am just bothered by the publicity, I don't know if it's good or bad. I feel like a lot has happened in just one week of us being together" Cass answered "What do you mean by just one week of
Cass stirred in her sleep, groaning softly as she heard a knock and heard a footstep. As She slowly opened her eyes, she was greeted by the sight of Scar standing by her bedside, a bright and cheery smile on her face. "Good morning, sleepyhead!" Scar greeted, her voice filled with bubbly enthusiasm "Your engagement party is today!!!" Scar squealed Cass blinked a few times, her brain working to catch up with the fact that it was indeed morning. "Morning, Scar. What time is it?" Scar chuckled. "It's almost mid-morning. I thought I'd let you catch up on some much-needed rest. You've been working so hard lately." The past few days had been a whirlwind of preparations for the engagement party, and she could feel the effects of the exhaustion that had settled into her bones. Who knew planning an engagement could be this stressful? True to his words Marcus had been hands-on with the planning and had hired an entire team for her, for that she was grateful. Cass groaned and pulled the co
As Cass emerged at the top of the stairs, the room seemed to hold its breath. Conversations quieted, and all eyes turned to her.Marcus felt his breath hitch in his throat, She looked like a goddess. The golden tones of the dress contrasted beautifully with her hair, the sweetheart neckline showcased enough without looking scandalous.The bodice of her dress accentuated her curves in an alluring manner. The dress flowed down in a cascade of golden fabric that pooled at her feet.Her dress swayed as she took even the smallest step, it seemed like it was alive as it danced.Marcus coughed "You were saying something dear brother" Marcus smirked as he walked toward the stairs.Cass took a deep breath and one step at a time, Cass descended the staircase, her gaze focused on the space before her. Her heart raced and she could feel her vision clouded by the anxiety that enveloped her.Thankfully she caught sight of Marcus waiting at the end of the stairs, arms extended to her to grasp on.Fi
"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 CassWalking away "Look for me after the party, I have t
Cass sat languidly on the pink lounge she had made Marcus add to their room, She smiled as she recollected the look of horror on his face when she requested the addition of the lounge and the matching bookcase.He had argued that it would deface the black and muted white aesthetic of his room while she reiterated that it was their room so her opinion mattered too, in the end she had won.Cass sighed, She was bored. It was two days to the wedding and she had been relegated to mandatory bed rest by the 'horrible twins' as she liked to call them, who knew her sister and Marcus would take to one another so well?Suddenly a loud bang erupted and before Cass could react, a succession of loud bangs followed. Cass jumped up from her seat as her heart raced, What was going on?Her instincts kicked in and she fell to the floor. She crawled to the window and her breath hitched at the sight that greeted her. Smoke engulfed the air, obscuring the view of the mansion's exterior.Cass heard muffled
"What?!!!" Alex foamed as he paced aroundHis brother had always been a cocky bastard and had never taken measures to have a security team around except for his three bodyguards.Had his brother been hinted about the attack? Had someone snitched on his plans? Did he know he orchestrated the attack?Alex took a big gulp of water from the glass before him, His brother might look the part of a humble billionaire but he knew he was ruthless when provoked.Nova walked in "Did the plan go successfully?" she said as she sat on Alex's lapAlex pushed her to the floor "Did you snitch on me?" He bellowed as he towered above her "Are you still in love with my brother?"He said menacingly as he stalked herNova cowered "No!!! I don't know what you are talking about" she said shivering "You just told me about it one hour ago remember"Alex slowly cooled down, She couldn't have, he never told her of his plans until it had started."Get out!!!" he screamed and she ran out of the roomHe was going to