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Chapter 29: The Burning Egoism
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Cassandra stood in front of the mirror, looking at her reflection. The casual cream-colored dress that clung to her body actually looked simple but felt so heavy. Not because of the cut, but because of Caspian's cold, piercing gaze.Cassandra's heart sank. Slowly, her hand touched the surface of the dress fabric, feeling its soft texture. But the heat that spread in her chest did not subside.“Is it because this belonged to his late wife?” she thought, not daring to say the question out loud.Caspian's angry face returned to her mind. Cassandra sighed heavily. It all became even more chaotic when Maxian's words replayed in her mind.“If you suffer with love, how much more without it?”“Without love,” Cassandra murmured softly, her voice almost drowned out in the quiet room.How could she live with Caspian if the shadow of his late wife continued to haunt them?The thought brought her to the memory of Alaric telling her about his father. “Daddy never remarried because he still loved my
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“Caspian, I need you to take me home,” Cassandra's voice sounded sharp, breaking the silence in the living room. She stood by the window, her arms folded across her chest, and her face staring out, as if reluctant to meet Caspian's eyes.Caspian, who was holding the car keys, stopped his movement. He wrinkled his forehead, his eyes full of questions. “You really want to go home, not because you're still angry and misunderstanding me, right?”Cassandra sighed loudly, closing her eyes for a moment. “No, I'm not. I'm not angry. I just want to go home. Maxian might come here if I don't go home now.” Caspian folded his arms, standing tall before her. “Is that your reason? Or do you just want to run away?”Cassandra turned her head, her jaw hardening. “Run away from what, from whom? You're too confident.”“I pointed out that I never loved her. I even burned all her belongings to make you believe me,” Caspian retorted matter-of-factly. He came closer, his eyes piercing, trying to penetrate
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Caspian let out a long sigh, both hands tightly gripping the steering wheel of the car. He had just left Cassandra's house, but his mind was far from calm. Throughout the journey, Maxian's voice kept echoing in his mind.“If you're not careful, you'll lose everything. Not just Cassandra.”Alaric's relationship with Selene was a huge dilemma. Caspian knew that Selene was not a good woman for Alaric. But he had no right to intervene.Caspian sighed softly. If he separated Alaric from Selene, he was afraid that the crack would bring Cassandra back into Alaric's arms. And that was a risk Caspian couldn't afford to take.Every decision he made always came down to one reason. Cassandra was at the center of everything.Memories came rushing back like an uninvited cold wind. That day, at Alaric University, it all began.Caspian chuckled in annoyance as he glanced at his watch. Two hours had passed since he arrived at the business faculty, waiting for a meeting with the dean. Normally, he wou
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Caspian stepped into his quiet home, the stillness of the late night wrapping around him. The clock in the living room read 2 a.m., and he had just finished dealing with a mountain of work.As he closed the door, he noticed someone sitting on the family room sofa. Alaric was waiting patiently, his attention focused on the phone in his hands. The moment he heard Caspian’s footsteps, he looked up.“Why are you still awake?” Caspian asked as he removed his jacket.Alaric set his phone down on the table, his expression serious. “I was waiting for you to get home. There’s something I need to talk to you about.”Curious, Caspian walked over to the sofa across from him, tossing his jacket casually over the backrest. He loosened the tie that had been strangling him all evening.“What is it you want to talk about?” he asked, his tone relaxed even as his sharp eyes studied his son.Alaric took a deep breath before answering. “I am eager to join your company. I think working there will give me t
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“Who was at the door?”Cassandra stepped into the living room, her hair still slightly damp, carrying the fresh scent of soap after her shower. Her eyes scanned the room, but all she found was Caspian standing casually near the sofa.“Alaric and Selene,” Caspian replied flatly, his tone void of interest. “But they're gone now.”Cassandra frowned. Why did they suddenly show up? However, before she could ask further, Caspian had already pulled her into his arms.He lowered his head, inhaling the lingering fragrance of soap on Cassandra’s skin. His eyes fluttered shut for a moment, savoring her scent as if she were an addiction, he could never escape.“Why did you finish your shower so quickly?” Caspian murmured, his voice deep and slightly hoarse. “I was planning to join you.”He buried his face in the curve of her neck, his lips brushing against her soft skin, leaving a trail of warmth that sent shivers down Cassandra’s spine. But before the moment could escalate, something suddenly cr
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Alaric sat in the metal chair, his cuffed hands resting on the cold surface of the interrogation table. His jaw clenched as he glared at Selene, who sat across from him with her legs elegantly crossed, her eyes gleaming with triumph.“Get me out of here first, and we’ll get married next month.”Selene let out a quiet chuckle, her gaze sharp with calculation. “Next month?” She shook her head slowly, leaning back in her chair. “No, darling. That’s too long.”Her piercing eyes locked onto his.“If you want to walk free now, then we’re getting married presently.”Alaric’s fists clenched. This woman was insane.“Do you think marriage is as simple as flipping a switch?!” He shot her a sharp glare, barely able to process the absurdity of what she was saying.But Selene remained composed. She leaned in slightly, the corners of her lips curling into a sly smile. “We don’t need a grand wedding, Alaric. The only thing that matters is making it legal. It’s far too late to dream about a lavish cer
