Chapter 30: Scones With Dillon Cassandra’s POV The next day, I pulled up to the café to meet with Dillon. I was a bit nervous as I walked through the door. I didn’t know why I was nervous. Was it because I had to tell him we wouldn’t be moving forward with the collaboration? Or … Read more
Chapter 29: The Collaboration Decision Cassandra’s POV “I meant my boss, obviously, any problem?” I said quickly, feigning innocence. I whispered a prayer that he’d buy it. How could I have been so stupid? I was overtired and careless. He nodded quickly. “Well, please let me know as soon as you hear anything,” he said. … Read more
Chapter 28: Stanley Awakens Cassandra’s POV “He’s awake!” I gasped, rushing to his side. “Stanley, can you hear me?” I gently took his hand. He squinted under the bright light, waiting for his eyes to adjust. For a moment, he looked confused. Then realization dawned on him. “Cassandra?” he asked, turning his head towards me … Read more
Chapter 27: The Next Morning Cassandra’s POV I called Stella first thing the next morning and explained the situation. I wanted to go back to the hospital to visit Stanley, but I wasn’t sure how she’d react. She thought Jordyn was a total asshole so I didn’t think she’d be overly sympathetic. To my surprise, … Read more
Chapter 26: A Talk in the Garden Cassandra’s POV “What?” He repeated himself with the same, calm voice. “I don’t want a divorce.” I was speechless! Speechless and angry! Where was this coming from? Who did he think he was? What did he mean ‘he didn’t want a divorce?’ I stared at him, bewildered, unable … Read more
Chapter 25: The Surgery Cassandra’s POV We all bolted onto our feet. The surgeon approached us as he removed his plastic gloves. We waited expectantly, fearing the worst. Jordyn took my hand and held it so hard, I thought he would crush my knuckles. “He’s stabilized,” the surgeon said. Jordyn let out a long breath. … Read more
Chapter 24: The Emergency Room Cassandra’s POV “I have to go to the hospital,” I told Dillon. “It’s Jordyn’s grandfather. Something’s wrong.” I stood up and pushed back my chair, grabbing frantically for my purse. Despite whatever was going on between me and Dillon, I adored Stanley. My heart raced. “I’ll drive you,” Dillon said … Read more
Chapter 23: Reminiscing Cassandra’s POV Cameron approached our table. I could see the surprise on his face. Clearly, he hadn’t expected to see me and Dillon here, alone together, having an intimate dinner. “Well, what do we have here?” Cameron asked, eying the open bottle of champagne on the table. “If I didn’t know better, … Read more
Chapter 22: Dinner With Dillon Cassandra’s POV Twenty minutes later and we were driving through downtown in Dillon’s car. It was a Ferrari with luxurious tan leather seats. Dillon professed his love for sports car as we ripped down the street. “Some people say they’re overpriced, but I don’t know. If you love something it … Read more
Chapter 21: The CEO’s Son Cassandra’s POV “Now that we’ve made our introductions, I’ll leave you three alone to discuss the details of the collaboration,” Damion said, pushing back his chair. He waltzed out of the room, leaving Stella, Dillon and I alone. (1) “The CEO of Fox Finch Holding is your father?” I asked, … Read more