Chapter Twenty Two

Anderson, his face reflecting a mix of sadness and frustration, slowly poured himself a drink, the liquid swirling in the glass as his emotions churned inside him. Despite achieving what should have been a significant milestone, he felt empty without Cassie beside him. Meanwhile, Daniel's expression was one of suppressed anger, his eyebrows furrowed slightly as he struggled to contain his frustration.

He couldn't hold back any longer. "How could you do this?" Daniel's voice rose, betraying his simmering irritation. "Promoting Cassie just because she's your wife? She's barely familiar with how things work around here, and now she's in a bigger position. It's not fair," he declared, his tone a mixture of indignation and frustration.

Anderson took a sip of his wine, his face a mask of calm as he considered Daniel's words. He paused for a moment, letting the silence hang in the air before responding. "You won't understand, Daniel," he said casually, though his eyes betrayed a hint of sad