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“I know that you are scared, Miss Cassie but you should talk to me. I can help you” Jeffrey pleaded softly.Cassie shook her head but said nothing. Bella was clear with her warning. She wasn't sure she could trust Jeffrey or Zander toscoffed protect her every minute of the day if she told the truth.“I saw what they did to you back there. Nobody has the right to treat another person so horribly” Jeffrey said.“You don't understand. It was just a prank” Cassie replied quietly.A prank you couldn't walk away from, even when you couldn't take it anymore? I am not blind, Miss. Cassie. That was not a prank” Jeffrey replied.He sounded frustrated with her and Cassie couldn't blame him. She was sticking to her stupid story for as long as she could.“I don't need your help Jeffrey. Don't worry about me. I will stay away from them and I will be okay, "she said.She turned her back to him and laid back on the bed, covering herself with the sheets to hide her face.“Please, do not tell Mr. Zand
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She was finally experiencing the beauty of this heavenly garden. The air smelt like a divine blend of exotic flowers and she couldn't get over how peaceful it was.Cassie sat on a bench, soaking in the peace she felt. She had started to discover her love for the outdoors as her pregnancy advanced.It helped with the morning sickness and gave her a hiding place to think.“I can see that you love staying in the garden” She turned to see Jeffrey watching her with a smile. She smiled back and relaxed in her bench.“Yes, it is so peaceful here. It is perfect” she replied.“I agree. The beauty and calmness of this place suits you” he said.He stood watching her but didn't try to move closer. She wondered why he came to find her.She turned to face him again.“Is everything alright?” She asked, “Yes of course! I was just wondering how you are really doing Miss Cassie. You always look so….. lonely” He saidCassie turned away, avoiding the worried look in his eyes. Jeffrey was too observant
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“I don't think you will like this but I don't have any other choice” Jeffrey began. This scared Cassie the more. She adjusted in her seat, waiting patiently for him to speak. “What is it?” She whispered shakily. “Will you go to dinner with Mr. Zander?” He asked calmly. “What?!” Cassie asked. Had Jeffrey lost his mind? Was it some kind of prank? He had to be joking or perhaps, she didn't hear him correctly. “What do you mean?” She asked, narrowing her eyes in confusion. Jeffrey shifted in his seat and bent closer to her so that he could talk in hushed tones. “The company has a launch event coming up for our latest collection. We are hosting an unveiling dinner to introduce our latest jewelry collection” Jeffrey explained. Well, that was a great idea. It sounded like a beautiful celebration too but what did it have to do with her? She wondered. When he realized that she was still staring at him like he had lost his mind, he continued. “Listen, I wouldn't be asking if it wasn
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Cassie stood speechless staring at her image in the mirror. Her glam team had packed up and left as soon as they were done, leaving her alone in the room.Gracious goodness! Her glam team! It sounded unreal even when she stood staring at their finished work.“Is this really me?” She asked in wonder. Her black dress had been designed exclusively for her. It was intricately beaded with thousands of crystals and hugged her curves in the right places.She turned around, marveled at how the dress fit her so perfectly.“I look unreal” she whispered.Someone knocked in the door and Jeffrey walked in carrying a velvet box. He paused and gasped when he set eyes on her.“My god!” he whispered under his breath.“Do I look okay?” Cassie asked.She had never been glammed up like this in her life. Did she meet his expectations?“You look incredible Miss Cassie. I think you are just perfect” Jeffrey replied with a smile.He stood staring at her for a little longer which made her blush.When he reco
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As their fleet of cars pulled into the venue, Cassie suddenly realized that she should have asked for more details about this event.“All you have to do is follow my lead” Zander suddenly whispered to her.What did he mean? What was going on? She couldn't ask any questions. Immediately the car came to a stop, everything began to happen really fast.They were suddenly greeted by blinding flashes of light and screaming from reporters.Cassie turned to look at Zander in panic but he was already stepping out of the car.He seemed to be expecting the chaos and was perfectly fine with it.“Oh my God!” She said, gripping the door handle tightly in fear. There was no way she could step out of this car! It sounded like chaos outside. She was not prepared for this!Zander suddenly appeared by her door and opened it. He stood blocking out the camera lights and stretched out his hands to her.“I can't,” she whispered, breathing hard.But he smiled and took her hand.“Just follow my lead. You can
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