Chapter 134

Chapter 134

Zandrie entered without haste, but the moment he crossed the threshold, his eyes went straight to Ashton-sharp, questioning. The look lingered only briefly before shifting to Cassie, assessing, measuring, as if trying to read the atmosphere she had left

behind.

Cassie, however, seemed entirely unfazed. She leaned back into her seat with deliberate ease, crossing one leg over the other as though she belonged there as much as anyone. When their gazes met, she held his without flinching, her expression calm, almost pleasantly indifferent.

“Have you discussed the important matter you mentioned with CEO Pierce?” Zandrie asked casually as he took the seat across

from Ashton, though the curiosity beneath his tone was unmistakable.

“Sparingly,” Cassie replied, offering him a sweet, composed smile. “Thirty minutes is hardly enough.”