Chapter 7: Engaged

An invitation from two men that defined her past!

It took a while before Tatiana could digest Jolene's words. The King's Entertainment Company invited her? That is a huge shock!

Nathan definitely sent a contract just to remind her that he is still superior and that she will forever remain under him.

Accepting such an offer from him would give her a chance to dig out his secret, but knowing what kind of devil Nathan is, that would be a death wish, especially when she has no one backing her.

As for Mr. King, that would be a huge blow. Every netizen would definitely throw insults at her and try to dig out how she managed to get herself in.

They'll find out about Dylan, and that would cause an uproar. She doesn't want to drag Dylan into this; she wanted him out of this war she is about to face. Also, she doesn't know Cassius's intention towards her.

He is engaged, he despises her, and yet he wants her under him as his artist. It was just so confusing.

"Tatie?" Jolene's voice snapped her back to reality. "I know what you might be thinking, but I think you deserve it. Probably King Entertainment Company saw your previous years' work and got interested."

Wrong! Cassius definitely didn't accept her for her work. He wanted her close just to make her pay for an unknown reason.

"You are a gem. You should see yourself that way. Managing you years ago was like heaven. Fighting alongside you was fierce and exciting, and I never regretted those moments," Jolene started, and Tatiana looked up at her. "If you think you don't deserve King's Company, then you're wrong."

"That's not the problem," Tatiana stated.

"You're worried about what netizens would say. The Tatie I know would never worry about what people think or say about her, as long as she is doing what is right."

Jolene's words seemed to awaken something in Tatiana. Her lips curved up into a lovely smile.

"You're good with words, aren't you?" she teased.

"I learned it from you. I learned many things from you after you transformed my life. And I'll do whatever it takes to help you. That's why I hated myself for what happened to Isabella..."

"I told you not to blame yourself."

"I can't help it. I'm sorry," Jolene gazed down at her fingers.

"I'll think about the offer. I promise," Tatiana responded, and Jolene's smile returned.

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[KING'S COMPANY]

Cassius tapped his fingers consecutively on his desk as he stared at his screen. Waiting.

"She hasn't responded?" Hudson asked, and Cassius didn't respond.

Every other artist would jump at the offer. Getting into King's Company is like a huge dream come true, but Tatiana was taking her sweet time, and his patience was wearing thin.

He tapped his fingers impatiently, his eyes fixed on the screen as if willing her response to appear.

"Maybe she's busy. Or maybe she's just not interested," Hudson intervened, but Cassius knew better.

Judging from what was going on around her, she definitely needed it. He wanted to know what kind of woman she was.

"But—" Hudson slowly turned his head to Cassius. "It's weird you asked me to send an invitation to her without thinking twice. Is she your idol, too?"

Cassius scoffed. "Don't get ahead of yourself. I have my reasons," his eyes glittered with something unreadable.

Hudson blinked several times.

"That aside, how about those assholes trying to mess with us?" Cassius inquired, and Hudson's face turned serious.

"I got something last night," he brought out his system and found a video. He took it to Cassius. As he watched the video, Cassius's jaw clenched, his anger evoked.

"Get me my favorite first. I'll find those pricks later," Cassius said, leaning back in his chair.

"You're not a kid; why do you still like cookies?"

"Do you want me to cancel the invitation to your idol? 'Cause that would be a marvelous thing to do," Cassius warned.

"I'll go get them. Don't you dare do that, or I'll fire you as my boss!" Hudson snapped and left the office.

Cassius's lips parted. "He'll fire me? Gosh, he never ceases to amaze me," his gaze returned to his system. "Oh fuck this," he mumbled and shut his system, bringing out some papers and beginning to sign them.

A knock disrupted his moment, and he gave a cue for the figure to come in.

The door opened, and an elegant woman stepped in. A definition of beauty, especially her smile, her aura charming and powerful as she stepped in.

Cassius raised his blank gaze to her. He returned to his domineering self as he watched her approach.

"Hello, Cash," Indigo greeted. Cash was the nickname he allowed those close to him to address him with.

Getting no reply, Indigo sighed. She stepped further to stand close to him and reached for his hair to touch, but his cold voice gave her pause.

"Don't."

Indigo knew what was best for her and withdrew her hand.

"Fine, I'm sorry for what I did, but please don't punish me like this. I can't take it; you know how I care for you. I did what I did to protect you."

"Protect?" Cassius cut in. "You call announcing our engagement to the world protection? I thought I clearly stated I wanted our union to be strictly exclusive until our marriage, but that didn't seem to reach your ears."

"I wanted to let the world know that you're mine, Cash," Indigo retorted.

"Then you should listen to me," Cassius shot her a cold look, but Indigo didn't let it affect her, so she continued.

"You know I love you more than any woman can love a man. I've loved you since childhood, and though you never noticed my desire, I prayed every single day that you'd want me back. And when you proposed to me, it was everything I wanted, Cash. I couldn't keep my happiness in, so I just... had to. I'm sorry." She bit her lips and looked down, sadness evoked on her face.

Cassius sighed and replied, "It's fine, we are getting married anyway. The doctor said my mother will be waking up soon. That news will please her once she hears it."

Indigo's smile returned, and she swiftly moved her face closer to kiss his lips, but Cassius moved his face away. Indigo didn't stop and kissed his cheek instead.

The cold man never smiled. After his mother's tragedy, his cold attitude towards everyone worsened, and his ruthless ways were beyond imagination.

'Just don't get on his bad side, he'll ruin you without a thought.'

"I love you," she whispered and sat straight on the table. Taking a deep breath, she asked in a calm voice, "So Cash, when are we getting married?"