Chapter 51
“If your sister really can’t behave herself, maybe keep her locked up at home and teach her some basic manners. Don’t let her run around acting like a psycho bitch.“]]
Cassian gave Jasper one ice–cold look, a smirk tugging at his lips.]
Jasper’s face went dark immediately, his hands balling into fists.]
But he knew he couldn’t afford to cross Cassian Rhodes. He forced himself to take a deep breath and swallow his rage.[]
“You’re absolutely right, Mr. Rhodes.”
Cassian and Charlotte didn’t spare him another glance.]
Cassian slipped his arm around Charlotte’s waist and they walked away.
Jasper stood there watching them leave, something painful twisting in his chest.
Charlotte actually laughed. “Are you kidding? Did you see what just happened? I totally destroyed her. I’m the one who slapped the shit her.”
Cassian felt Charlotte’s shoulders tense and glanced down at her, his voice gentle. “Hey, don’t let her get to you. I’ve got your back. Want have someone teach her a real lesson? Might make you feel better.“[]
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Cassian couldn’t help grinning. His girl had some serious backbone.[]
Everyone had seen the whole showdown and was now speculating like crazy about Cassian and Charlotte’s relationship.
They looked way too comfortable together.]]
Nobody had ever seen Cassian give a damn about any woman before.
The way people were looking at Charlotte had completely changed–mostly pure jealousy now
Charlotte stayed totally cool. She’d thought running into Jasper might rattle her.
But looking at him now was like looking at some random stranger.]
Since Cassian barely ever showed up to these things, people immediately started pulling him aside for business talk.
Charlotte could tell he had stuff to handle, so she waved him off and headed for the food.
Cassian shot her one last protective look before getting dragged into conversation.[]
Charlotte was starving anyway. She’d heard the desserts here were incredible–some world–famous French pastry chef making these amazing mousse cakes.
She grabbed a plate and was just taking her first bite when a shadow fell over her.]
Charlotte looked up, annoyed, and there was Jasper’s stupid face hovering over her.[]
Her appetite died instantly. The mousse suddenly tasted like cardboard.[]
“Move. You’re blocking my light,” Charlotte said flatly.[]
Jasper’s expression turned ugly.]
