All Chapters of CEO's Dog: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

The morning light broke through the sheer curtains of the estate, casting long, pale shadows across the dark hardwood floors of Cassian’s private study.I was standing quietly in the corner of the room, keeping my head bowed, my posture rigid, and my hands folded neatly in front of me. Underneath the high, pristine collar of my white dress shirt, the leather band pressed firmly against my skin a constant, grounding reminder of where I belonged.Sitting across the polished mahogany desk from Cassian was a prominent figure in the global music industry a wealthy, high-profile music executive and renowned art collector. He had arrived early that morning, originally invited to inspect a series of rare classical paintings and ancient artifacts Cassian had recently acquired at an international auction.However, the antique evaluation had been completely set asid

The final, soaring acoustic chord echoed off the high concrete ceilings of the livehouse, slowly fading into a profound, breathless silence. For a endless second, the air remained completely still before the hired crowd erupted into a sudden wave of genuine, thunderous applause.Down in the front row, Cassian quietly turned away from the stage. Before the lights could fully adjust, he slipped into the shadows, making his way toward the quiet corridor of the backstage area.On stage, I lowered the mahogany guitar, my chest heaving with deep, ragged breaths. Sweat glistened on my forehead, my blood singing with an intoxicating mix of adrenaline, relief, and raw emotion. I didn't care about the cheering audience, nor did I care about the applause. The moment I noticed Cassian’s towering figure leaving his front-row spot, my mind focused on a single imperative.I unstrapped the guitar, set it down carefully on its stand, and hurried off the stage, my heavy boots thudding against the woode