Chapter 20: Fox Finch Holding Cassandra’s POV Stella and I were both silent for a beat as we absorbed the information. “Really?” Stella asked. “They want to meet with us? Fox Finch Holding? Let me see the email.” I passed my phone over to her. I was just as shocked as she was. Fox Finch … Read more
Chapter 19: The Meeting Cassandra’s POV “Well that hardly proves anything, Mother,” Jordyn said. His frown turned into a sly smile. I was surprised by this. I’d expected Jordyn to take his mother’s side. In fact, as I watched Jordyn study the picture of me and Dillon, I’d been fully prepared to ask the security … Read more
Chapter 18: Commotion in the Office Cassandra’s POV The next morning, I was halfway through a double shot of espresso. I’d been out too late last night and now I was tired. But I HAD to make some headway on this difficult dress of Ellie’s. So I did my best to stay focused. But suddenly, … Read more
Chapter 17: The VIP Room Cassandra’s POV He was holding my arm very firmly. His breath reeked of whiskey, hot on my cheek. “Let go of me,” I demanded. “Not until you pay me back for that drink,” he hissed. “And I only accept ONE form of payment.” He chuckled at his own joke. But … Read more
Chapter 16: Enough Work, Let’s Go For Drinks Cassandra’s POV I walked into the studio and was surprised to bump into Stella. She had a roll of fabric under her arm. “Stella?” I asked. “What are you still doing here? Why haven’t you gone home yet?” “You know me,” she said in a joking tone. … Read more
Chapter 15: Do We Have A Deal? Cassandra’s POV Jordyn’s face darkened. He pressed his lips together. “You sent your sugar daddy to pick you up?” he asked angrily. “From a party at my family’s estate?” Wait. What? My who? Jordyn reached out and forcefully grabbed my arm. “That’s in really poor taste, Cassandra, even … Read more
Chapter 14: After the Fall Cassandra’s POV “Cassandra!” Jordyn called out. He rushed to my side and knelt beside me. This surprised me. I thought for sure he’d go to Ellie first. “What happened? Are you okay?” No. Not really. My body hurt in places I didn’t even know could hurt. But before I could … Read more
Chapter 13: Confrontation With Ellie Cassandra’s POV I said good-bye to Stanley and thanked him for our talk. But when I left the study, I was surprised to see Jordyn standing up against the wall, right outside the study door! Our eyes met and I looked at him suspiciously. “Were you eavesdropping?” I asked. Had … Read more
Chapter 12: After Dinner Jordyn’s POV I was shocked. Shocked and embarrassed. What had she just said? I couldn’t believe it. Cassandra had just told everyone that we were getting a divorce! (1 How dare she? I was caught between my anger and utter humiliation. I felt like I’d been punched in the stomach. My … Read more
Chapter 11: The Truth Comes Out Cassandra’s POV Immediately, the room broke out into whispers and murmurs. “A fake?” I heard people gasp. Various expressions plagued the faces of the guests. Some were perplexed, some were shocked, some were skeptical, and then there was Ellie. She was smug. She was smug as shit. And my … Read more