Chapter: Chapter Seventeen: Suspension Jim's restlessness plagued him throughout the night. Cassandra's memory lingered, refusing to be extinguished. He yearned for her, but the weight of his actions forbade him from pursuing her. The intimacy he shared with her sister, Mildred complicated matters further. Determined to make amends and avoid appearing opportunistic, Jim struggled to reconcile his feelings.As the darkness receded, Jim's longing for Cassandra became unbearable. He reached for his phone, his fingers hesitating before dialing her number. The call connected, and Jim's heart skipped a beat as he awaited her response.On the other end, Cassandra gazed at her phone through tear-stained eyes. Jim's name flashed on the screen, but she was in no state to converse. The wounds of the evening's events still bled, and the pain had awakened a deep-seated resentment toward men. Her life, once full of promise, now lay in shambles.The phone call only intensified Cassandra's sorrow, and she wept uncontrollably. Jim's persis
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Chapter: Chapter Sixteen: Married?The figure walked quietly to the dining area, giving Cassandra the chance to cover up. "It's the boss," Mr. Gad whispered, causing her to shiver in fear.She had looked forward to meeting him, but mentally scolded herself for meeting him in such circumstances. "Well, it's nothing big," she assured herself, "just a couple making out. Everyone has feelings, including the boss.""Don't keep me waiting," his voice said from the dining area.Quickly, Mr. Gad pulled her by the hand to go meet him. He looked at both of them critically, then gave a mischievous smile. "Aren't you both so cute. Love...hmmm. Sit," he commanded.They sat quietly, Cassandra's heart racing with anxiety. She then studied his face, and suddenly, it clicked - she had seen him before. Yes, at Jim's workplace. Her eyes widened in horror as she remembered their altercation and how she had spoken to him disrespectfully. Oh no, she thought, her mind racing with the implications."Anything to say, Manager Gad?" he asked, hi
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Chapter: Chapter Fifteen: A guest with the keys?Cassandra felt a sense of accomplishment as she consistently received praise from Mr. Gad and Emma for her outstanding work at the company. Although she had heard about the company's owner, Mr. Claus, she had yet to meet him, despite being with the company for nearly a month. As time passed, Cassandra found herself focusing less on Jim, as Mr. Gad often accompanied her after work. Occasionally, her sister Mildred would join her, but it soon became apparent that Mildred's attention was being diverted by a romantic interest in her life. One evening, Mildred visited Cassandra's place, and they spent the evening chatting about various things. They sat on the couch, sipping tea and laughing together. Cassandra started talking about her job and how much she loved working with Mr. Gad. "He's so sweet and always looking out for me," she said, smiling. Mildred listened with a knowing smile, her eyes sparkling with a hint of envy. "That's great, Cassandra," she said. "You deserve to be happ
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Chapter: Chapter Fourteen: What to believe As Cassandra arrived work the next morning, the receptionist greeted her with a knowing smile. "Someone has been waiting for you, Miss Cassandra."Cassandra's wondered who could be visiting her this early. Curiously she made her way to the waiting area, where she found her sister Mildred sitting, dressed in an outfit that made Cassandra raise an eyebrow.Mildred's blouse was pressed tightly against her chest, accentuating her cleavage. Cassandra's gaze lingered, surprised by her sister's bold choice.As Mildred stood to hug her, Cassandra smiled, trying to play it cool. "Hey, Mil. What brings you here? how did you find where I work.?Mildred's grin sparkled with mischief. "Nothing, just wanted to say hello before heading to the café. Plus I told you about the job opening here remember?"Cassandra's eyes still scanned her sister's outfit, unsure what to make of it. "Okay, thanks for coming. You look... quite stylish today."Mildred chuckled, her eyes glinting with amusement. "This.. Ju
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Chapter: Chapter Thirteen: FeelingsCassandra stepped aside, allowing Manager Gad to enter. His presence filled the room, making her heart flutter."I'm sorry to drop at this time," he said, his eyes locked on hers.Cassandra smiled shyly. "It's okay.""I felt like I needed to see you," Manager Gad continued. "We didn't get a chance to meet at work."Cassandra's cheeks warmed as she took the chocolates from him her eyes lingering on the flowers. "You didn't have to do that," she said, feeling a blush rise to her cheeks.Manager Gad chuckled. "I wanted to welcome you properly to Clearview.Cassandra took them and inhaled their sweet scent. "Thank you. They're beautiful."Manager Gad smiled, his eyes warm. "Not as beautiful as you, Cassandra. You're fitting in wonderfully at work."Their gazes met, and for a moment, Cassandra felt like she was drowning in his kind eyes.They settled in the sofa at the living room and chatted, the hours flew by. Laughter and easy conversation filled the room.At 11 pm, Cassandra glanced at
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Chapter: Chapter twelve: New place"As I drive you back to your guest house, you'll tell me your story," Mr. Gad said, smiling.Cassandra agreed, she liked him more with each passing moment. A good listener and a good conversationalist.She began."Got left at the altar... Mother asked me to leave home... Guest house... Job search."Words flowed effortlessly and Mr. Gad kept an attentive gaze with sympathetic nods and empathetic murmurs."Quite a story," he remarked.Cassandra chuckled."I know, right?""Sorry about all that." He said with all sincerity."Well I'm fnding happiness now... This job is a blessing." She said.Mr. Gad's smiled warmly and nodded and walked her to her door.At the door, he paused and gazed into her eyes, tenderly. Bade her goodnight with a kiss on her forehead.Cassandra's heart skipped at the unexpected gesture. Feelings stirred as she leaned on the door smiling as Mr Gad's footsteps faded.Back at his car, Mr Gad let out a heavy sigh. He was falling for this woman quicker than expected. A p
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