Cassie didn’t say a word.She didn’t rush to correct anyone, didn’t step forward to explain, didn’t even bother to defend herself. Instead, she simply turned her gaze toward Franklin, calm and composed, like she already knew he would handle it exactly the way he wanted to.And just like that, Franklin broke into a slow, satisfied smile, the kind that carried both pride and quiet triumph.“Ever wondered why I refused to give you the retailer’s contact?” he asked casually, his tone almost playful, like he was about to tell a story everyone else should’ve figured out a long time ago.He didn’t even wait for an answer.“Because there was no retailer,” he continued, his voice sharpening just enough to land properly. “Cassie isn’t just involved, she’s the mind behind everything. The perfumes, the jewelry, the health restaurant, and CasRoe Wellness Center too.”The words dropped like a bomb.“I knew it!” Asher burst out, his voice loud enough to cut through the tension as Sienna stood there,
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