Chapter 206

Chapter 206

The room emptied one by one, the Petrov men filing out as if the theeting had simply paused, not ended. Even Zandrie was ushered along with them, teaying without protest.

The door closed. Silence settled again. This time, it felt different.

Cassie was left alone with Ashton. He didn’t move. Didn’t speak.

Across the table, their gazes met and held. Neither of them looked away, but whatever had filled the room earlier–tension, power, control-had shifted into something heavier. Quieter.

Personal.

“I left Bay City… because I was scared for Malakai Group.”