All Chapters of Endless Night, Swaying Hearts: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Pamela's tearful accusation sent violent ripples across the surface of Caden's seemingly placid composure.His grip on the phone tightened almost imperceptibly, his knuckles whitening."Vicky! Victoria! She's gone! She took the earliest flight out of the country! She said she's never coming back! Are you happy now, Uncle Cade?" Pamela practically screamed those words before cutting off the call.The sharp dial tone buzzed in Caden's ear. He remained frozen, phone still held to his side.The opulent crystal chandelier in his office cast a cold light, highlighting the sharp angles of his profile. No emotion showed on his face, yet deep within those dark eyes, something seemed to shatter for a fleeting moment before being buried under an even thicker layer of ice.Gone? Abroad? Never coming back? The words combined like a tiny shard of ice, piercing the most hidden corner of his heart with a sudden, sharp, and unfamiliar sting.But the calm self-control forged from years of authorit

At night, Caden habitually slept on the inner side of the bed. Half-asleep, he instinctively reached out to pull someone close. His hand met a soft, compliant body. Cassandra nestled obediently against him, carrying the faint, carefully chosen scent of elegant perfume.But something wasn't right. The warmth was off. It lacked that vibrant, fiery heat. The scent was off. It didn't have that subtly sweet, natural fragrance. Even the subtle rhythm of her breathing in sleep felt off.Victoria was a restless sleeper. She would steal the covers unconsciously, burrow into his arms like a small animal seeking warmth, and wrap her limbs around him as she drifted in and out of sleep.Caden's eyes snapped open. A wave of intense aversion surged through him. For the first time, he almost roughly pushed the clinging Cassandra away and got up from the bed, his tone edged with a barely perceptible coldness. "Go ahead and sleep. I just remembered that I have an urgent document to deal with."The

However, Caden seemed to be deaf to Cassandra's words.He wasn't completely clueless as to what Victoria had been up to for the last three years. Although he had never taken the initiative to seek her out, news about her would inadvertently find its way to him through different channels.Caden knew that Victoria had found success immediately after her debut in the entertainment industry. Every film that she was in was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. He also knew that she had won several prestigious awards for her performances.He had even asked his assistant, Jamie Lancaster, to secretly purchase the tickets for her movies. He also told Jamie to collect all the posters and merchandise of the brands that she had been the ambassador of.Caden hid all of these items in a secret drawer in his study. However, he never once allowed himself to seek her out.His gaze was like an extremely precise radar, cutting through the swarm of people and locking onto the figure who

Victoria didn't seem to be surprised by Caden's presence. She didn't even turn her head to look at him and simply swirled her champagne glass. Her voice was polite but distant when she said, "Long time no see, Mr. Larkson. I don't think I need to report my relationship with anyone to you."The distant way she addressed him was like an icicle that stabbed itself into Caden's heart. He took a step closer to her. It was almost as if he could feel the cold air surrounding her.His voice was harsh and laced with a hint of anxiety when he asked, "Have you lost all your critical thinking skills after leaving for three years, Victoria? Don't you know what type of man Lucas is? "He's constantly surrounded by women. He's a shameless playboy who only plays by his own rules. He won't be able to give you anything."Victoria finally turned around slowly. Under the moonlight, her pretty eyes were devoid of anger or any troubled emotions. On the contrary, there was only a hint of mocking that alm

Caden immediately ordered his men to escort Cassandra to his room.Cassandra had cried and tried to talk her way out of her predicament when Caden presented the undeniable evidence to her, but in the end, her defenses crumbled when faced against his sharp and icy glare.She crumpled into a heap on the ground. Tears streamed down her face as she admitted everything."I… I only did those things because I love you too much, Caden! I was jealous of Victoria! I… I just wanted you to pity me and hate her more. I admit that what I did was wrong! I've learned my lesson, so please give me another chance!"Cassandra's makeup streaked down her face. Her face was contorted in agony, making her look incredibly ugly and pathetic.Caden looked down at her from the tip of his nose. He didn't feel even an ounce of sympathy for her. On the contrary, the only emotions he felt were immense disgust and indifference.Victoria's face floated to the forefront of his thoughts unbidden. She had never grov