All Chapters of FATED to SIN, BOUND by TIME: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Arielle’s POV I stood outside the company gates like a fool.Tears streamed down my cheeks no matter how hard I tried to blink them away. The guards had already gone back inside, and the lobby doors were closed. People walked past me as if I were invisible.Cassian had been right there.Right in front of me.Close enough for me to hear his heartbeat.Close enough to feel the warmth of his chest.And yet, I couldn’t say it.I couldn’t say my own name.Every time I tried, it felt like something wrapped around my throat and squeezed. The harder I forced the words out, the worse it became. My chest burned. My lungs tightened.Was this fate’s punishment?Was this the price I had to pay for coming back?He looked at me like I was insane.Like I was just another desperate girl chasing his shadow.A broken laugh slipped out of me.If only he knew.If only he remembered the bridge… the temple… the promises whispered beneath the moonlight.“Are you okay?”I turned.The receptionist stood a fe

Cassian’s POV “Sir, where to?” the driver asked the moment I stepped into the car.I didn’t answer immediately.Instead, my gaze swept the street outside the company building: left, right, across the pavement, near the gates.There was no sign of the crazy woman.“Sir?” the driver repeated gently.I cleared my throat and leaned back against the seat. “The location Slash sent you.”“Yes, sir.”As the car began to move, I glanced outside one last time.I told myself I was checking the surroundings for security reasons. A mentally unstable woman had just publicly poured coffee on me. It would be foolish not to stay alert.That was all. Nothing more.I closed my eyes briefly and scoffed at myself.If Slash were here, he would laugh until he couldn’t breathe.She humiliated me in front of my staff.And I let her walk away.Maybe I was the insane one.The ride felt longer than usual. I tried to replay the meeting with the shareholder, to focus on profits, numbers, and expansion plans, but

Cassian’s POVI opened the heavy doors to my parents’ mansion and stepped inside, my patience already gone.My head was pounding.I had barely slept. Most of the night had been spent staring at the ceiling, replaying every word that crazy woman had said in that hotel room.There was no way those details she mentioned were a coincidence.Someone had sent her.Someone close enough to know things about me that very few people did.And the only people capable of doing something like that were the two people who lived in this mansion.“Welcome home, young master,” the butler greeted politely.I ignored him completely and walked straight into the living room.Mother sat comfortably on the couch, sipping coffee while one of the maids massaged her shoulders. The moment she saw me, her face brightened unnaturally.She handed the cup to the maid and stood up with a warm smile.“Cassian,” she said gently, walking toward me.Her hands landed on my shoulders.“I’m so happy you’re here.”I pushed h

Cassian’s POV“Grandson, are you listening?”Grandfather’s soft voice pulled me out of my thoughts.I blinked twice before forcing a small smile.“What?” I asked calmly.Grandfather exchanged a look with Grandmother before turning back to me.“Cassian,” he called gently.“Yes, Grandpa.”“You’ve been spacing out for quite a while now,” he said. “Is everything alright? Work problems? Or perhaps something happened with your parents?”“Everything’s fine,” I replied quickly.But even as the words left my mouth, I knew they were a lie.Nothing felt fine.Not since that crazy woman walked away from the company earlier.My entire day had been a mess. I barely remembered what happened during the meeting. My assistant had even repeated a few questions twice because I simply couldn’t focus.I had come here hoping my grandparents would distract me.Instead, my mind was even louder.“Cassian,” Grandmother said gently, placing her warm hand over mine. “Something is clearly bothering you. You know y

Cassian’s POV I was about to shut my laptop and finally call it a night when my phone buzzed loudly on my desk. “Yeah?” I answered coldly, already regretting the interruption. “Cassian, your parents insist you come home immediately,” Rudolph's voice said. “It’s important. No further details.” I ran a hand through my hair. It was late. I was exhausted. I hadn’t slept properly in two nights. The thought of leaving the office, letting all the pending files sit while I handled some vague parental scheme, filled me with a mixture of frustration and dread. “Fine,” I muttered. “I’m leaving.” By the time I pulled into the driveway, my mood had worsened. More cars than usual were parked outside. Guards I hadn’t seen before lined the path to the front door. The extra lights reflecting off polished vehicles made my stomach twist. Something was definitely up. Rudolph opened the door before I could, lowering his voice as I stepped in. “Sir… uphold the family manners tonight. Your p