All Chapters of Billionaire's Obsession: Our Scarred Secrets: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Cassandra’s POVOuch.I hadn’t realized how much hearing him label me as just a friend would sting. I forced a smile and took a bite of pasta to distract myself from the strange ache in my chest.His mother, however, wasn’t convinced. “That’s basically the same thing, Sevi,” she said, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper.“Mom,” he groaned, dragging a hand over his face.I couldn’t help but smile at their exchange. She was so natural, so comfortable with him, and it made me realize how different our dynamics were. While my relationship with my own mother had always been formal and a little distant, theirs was filled with warmth and teasing.“I noticed you like giving people nicknames,” I said, trying to lighten the mood. “Sevi, huh?”“Oh, absolutely,” she said, beaming. “I believe nicknames bring people closer. And since you’re practically part of the family now, we’ll need one for you too.”“Mom,” Sebastian cut in, his tone a mix of frustration and amusement, “she’s not par

Cassandra’s POVShe stood out on one of his posts, looking effortlessly beautiful. Her black dress clung to her in all the right ways, and the birthday hat on her head seemed to almost mock my own insecurities. She didn’t look awkward or silly—she looked radiant. The kind of woman who could wear a potato sack and still make you stop and stare.I tapped on the picture, curiosity prickling my skin, and began to swipe left.The first image showed her blowing out the candles on a cake, her face illuminated by the soft glow of the flames. She was surrounded by laughter, surrounded by life. And she was beautiful. Not just in the physical sense, but in the way she wore joy so naturally. Her smile was pure, unguarded—something I hadn’t seen from Killian, not in the brief time I’d known him.She looked like a goddess.The next slide took my breath away. There she was again, this time with Killian, his lips pressed against her cheek in a sweet kiss. The warmth between them was tangible, and for

Cassandra’s POV“I believe,” he said, his voice low but steady, “that prohibiting any form of romantic relationship at Sinclair Co. is the best course of action. No one will be allowed to have a girlfriend or boyfriend here—except those who are already married.” He let that sink in, the weight of his words heavy in the air. “The reason for this is simple—some of you are losing focus on your work, and I find such relationships to be nothing more than distractions.”I blinked, the world around me suddenly feeling like it was closing in. He was looking at me as he said those words. His eyes met mine, cold and calculating, and for a moment, I couldn’t breathe. Was he directing this rule at me? Had he really gone so far as to make a public decree because of my situation?I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the heat that rose to my cheeks, the way my pulse quickened in my throat. Was he calling me out in front of everyone? I knew my relationship with Killian was becoming more noticeable, but

As I returned to my desk, I caught Kate stealing glances at me, her curiosity practically radiating from across the room. The moment I sat down, she leaned closer, her eyes narrowing as if she could extract the truth by sheer willpower.“So?” she asked, barely able to contain herself. “Did you finally fact-check if those rumors about you and Mr. Killian have any merit?” I froze for a moment, then sighed. Of course, she wouldn’t hold back. Kate was relentless when it came to office gossip. John, sitting a few desks away, swiveled his chair around to face me. His expression was calm, but his raised eyebrow betrayed his interest. They hadn’t even pretended to work while I was gone. Clearly, they’d been waiting for me to return with something juicy to share. “Well,” I began, keeping my tone neutral, “apparently, the boss just wanted to have some tea and figured he needed me to pour it for him. That’s all. Nothing much happened.” Kate’s face immediately fell into an exaggerated pou

Cassandra’s POV“Is this final?” one of the stakeholders asked, disbelief etched across his face. “You’re giving up your shares just like that? It’s not every day someone walks away from such a lucrative position.”Killian chuckled, his voice laced with ease, though I could sense the deeper intention behind his words. “Yes, it’s final. I’ve decided it’s time to focus entirely on my hospitals. I’ve enjoyed my time here, but personal priorities come first.” He leaned back slightly, his casual demeanor diffusing some of the tension in the room. “Besides, I’m sure whoever takes my place will find it just as rewarding.”The room erupted into laughter at his lighthearted tone, but I couldn’t shake the unease building inside me. Was he really doing this for himself, or... for me?A man seated across the table leaned forward, his eyes narrowing slightly. “If that’s the case, Nathaniel, I’d like to discuss the terms with you later. I may be interested in purchasing those shares.”Nathaniel gav