Chapter 79
Inside the hospital room. Sonts was propped up against the headboard, looking pale but still gorgeous. When she saw Cassian, her eyes lit up with excitement before quickly shifting to this wounded puppy dog look.
“Cass, you actually came… Sunta said softly, her voice all fragile and vulnerable.[
Cassian walked over to the bed and gave her a quick once over. “What the hell happened? How’d you get hurt?“||
Sonia dropped her head sounding totally helpless. The fans went completely psycho. I got trampled in all the chaos. I didn’t want this turning into some tabloid nightmare, so I had jenny call you:[]
Sonia was this hotshot ballerina who’d just gotten hack from soune fancy training program in Europe and was about to become the company’s star performer. She was drop–dead gorgeous, had amazing stage presence, and serious connections, to the was even more famous than most A–list celebrities
To build her brand, Sonia had also broken into entertainment–doing high–end commercials, indie films, luxury endorsements, and guest spots on trendy reality shows.
Her classy vibe and incredible dance skills had earned her a huge following, making her this crossover sensation in both the arts and entertainment worlds.|| Cassian’s brow furrowed slightly, but his tone stayed neutral. You need to be smarter about security. That’s what bodyguards are for
Sonia looked up at him with those hopeful eyes. “Cats, you know how crucial my legs are to everything 1 dn. If this injury screws up my dancing career. I honestly have no idea what I’d do
Cassian’s face didn’t change, his voice staying flat. The doctor said it’s just a minor sprain. Take a few days off and you’ll be fine. Stop overthinking it.|| Hearing that something bitter flashed across Sonia’s face
Why was he being such an ice queen toward her?]
Had Cassian really been totally brainwashed by that other bitch?
Right then, Cassian’s phone started buzzing. When he checked the caller ID, his whole face just lit up with this genuine imate.]
His entre energy completely shifted.
He picked up immediately and walked over to the window]
Sonia couldn’t make out what the caller was saying, but she watched Cassian nod, his voice getting all warm and Intimate “Yeah, suundi good“]]
Watching this
unfold, Sonias hands were gripping the hospital sheets so hard her knuckles wink white, her chest burning with this a Lvery woman i instinct was screaming that this call was from another woman
awful jealousy
And they were definitely talking alimut p
(personal, intimate stuff ||
than the mystery woman van
mentioned?
After hanging up, Caspian turned back around, his expression going stone cold again []
forced herself in look at him. “Cass, thanks for coming by. If you’ve got stuff to deal with, don’t let me keep you. I’ll be
ming comes up, put call maps. Youre under conti
contract with tipe company anyway.” Cassian said dismissively||
er head down so lay coulda † see how wrecked the looked ||
a hushed over in da damage control. “Honey
across the room, looking absolutely unhinged ||
ters into you? Mr. ades dropped everything to come see you the moment I said you were hurt ||
away, her noter cracking to bucking what? Itis heart s not even here Did you see what just happened? One phone call and he turned upamtely different penan – llai olarwed with But wolun. How ruud he do this to mer
Chapter 11
Jenny sighed and perched in the edge of the bed, rubbing Sonia’s shoulder. “Sweetie, you’re spiraling. A guy like Mr. Rhodes? Of course he’s got women in his life–that’s just reality. Why drive yourself crazy over it Right now you need to focus on getting better so you don’t mess up your upcoming gigs.
“Gigs? Are you kidding me?” Sonia let out this harsh laugh, her eyes full of self–loathing. I’ve been busting my ass with work just trying to get closer to him. And what do I have to show for it? He doesn’t even notice 1 exist!”
Jenny’s expression got serious. “Sonia, don’t you dare trash everything you’ve worked for. You’ve known Mr. Rhodes forever–does he seem like the type to fall for just anybody? The only way you’ll ever have a shot with him is if you keep leveling up and becoming undeniable.”]
Sonia went quiet, knowing Jenny wasn’t wrong.
„But she just couldn’t get a grip on her emotions [
