All Chapters of The Billionaire's deceit : Chapter 11 - Chapter 17

Cassandra's gaze lingered on the clutch."You said you dropped it at a thrift store?" she asked.Mildred's response flowed smoothly."Yes, Cass, but I felt the need to pick it up when coming here since you called and asked about it. Thankfully, it hadn't been sold yet, and the store was still open.""Ouh, I see." Cassandra replied.Mildred swiftly changed the subject."Food?" she asked, opening the bag.Cassandra declined."No, thank you. I've lost my appetite."Mildred's departure brought relief and Cassandra's eyes closed, quickly sleep claimed her.The next morning, Cassandra rose and said a quick prayer."Hoping I won't mess up this job opportunity."Determined, she dressed quickly. She wore a pencil knee-length red dress adorned with little blue flower prints.Her feet were clad in a black stiletto with minimal height for comfort, styled her hair in a messy yet cute bun and dapped a light red lipstick, exuding understated elegance.She looked herself in the mirror and smiled, wit

Cassandra 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

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

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