Cassian’s POV“Rudolph, why are you seriously being a fucking pain right now?” I asked flatly.The moment the words left my mouth, his expression drained of color. He stiffened, like he always did whenever I stopped pretending to be the obedient boy he helped mold.Ever since I joined college, I had picked up habits I knew would irritate him. I cursed freely, I smoked openly, and I stopped pretending I cared about his disapproving looks. Not because I was reckless, but because it was the only freedom I had left.We were far from home, far from our country, locked in a place that felt like exile disguised as privilege. There were a few bodyguards around, but they listened to me more than they ever listened to him. Money spoke louder than loyalty, and I made sure they were well compensated.“Young master,” Rudolph snapped, raising his voice, “how can you say that to me after all these years? After everything I’ve done to protect you?”I let out a low laugh, humorless.“Protect me?” I re
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