The sun was already high when Cassandra left the mansion. She told the guards she was going to the spa, but that was a lie. Her heart was beating fast, not because she was scared, but because she couldn’t wait to see him — Marcus. Marcus was not rich like Nathaniel, but he had something that made her feel alive. He was young, wild, and full of sweet words. Whenever she was with him, she forgot about everything — the house, the power, and even Nathaniel himself. She wore dark glasses and a scarf to hide her face. Her driver opened the car door, but she told him, “I’ll drive myself today.” The man looked surprised but didn’t argue. She didn’t want anyone to know where she was going. The road was quiet, leading out of the city to a small, hidden house surrounded by tall trees. She parked the car and took a deep breath before knocking. The door opened, and Marcus stood there, smiling. He looked handsome, his shirt half open, his eyes full of mischief. “You came,” he said, pulling
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