Everyone started whispering to each other when they saw Cassandra and Graham. Cassandra's mother and Maureen didn't say a word to Cassandra, they didn't want to make a scene in the wake of their deceased loved ones. Nevertheless, they look at her with much hatred. If that look could only kill, Cassandra would have been six feet under.
Ben approached Cassandra and patted his sister’s shoulder. "I'm ashamed you're being treated like crap." Ben voiced his frustration.
“I understand them, Ben, if it wasn’t for me, dad is still alive today.” Cassandra held Ben’s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.
"They ought to be grateful to you. Daddy's life was extended for another five years because of your sacrifice. I know you were forced to accept those roles in the film for Dad's sake and to gi
Tears, wailing and sobbing filled the air as soil slowly covered the coffin. Cassandra’s body trembled as she looked at the coffin now completely covered with dirt. If she could only bring back her dad to life. Guilt, shame, pain and anger filled her heart. She’s blaming herself for the death of her dad. She has disgraced her family and her family is living in shame because of her. Now, the people she loved, hate her. Cassandra hates herself as well, if she didn’t let herself fall for Marty, her dad will still be alive today. Graham, who stood beside Cassandra, linked their hands to give her the strength she needed. Cassandra looked at Graham and mouthed ‘thank you”. Graham lightly squeezed Cassandra’s hand as he looked solemnly into her eyes. Cassandra rested her head on Graham’s shoulder as she felt light headed.
"Come in," Marty said upon hearing an urgent knock on the door. "Sir Marty, there is a rumor about Madam Cassandra over the internet." Luke, Marty's assistant nervously informed him. Marty, who is busy reading a document cocked his head and furrowed his eyebrows. Luke handed the iPad to Marty. The news is about Cassandra having a new lover. According to the news, Cassandra's father passed away and her new lover accompanied her to the southern city. The story is supplemented by several photos of Cassandra and her new lover, whom Marty instantly recognized as Graham. Photo of Cassandra and Graham stare at each other with their faces a few inches apart. There is also a picture of Cassa
A few seconds elapsed and Cassandra did not fall. “Open your eyes, everything is fine.” Graham caught Cassandra in the nick of time. He pulled Cassandra up and pressed her head into his chest. Cassandra could feel Graham's strong heartbeat. “Graham? What are you doing here?” “Well, I was invited. You don’t want to see me here. Do you?” “Thank God you're here.” Cassandra whispered. “I made the right decision to come here.” Graham The red carpet photographer did not miss the opportunity to photograph the apparent intimate relationship between Graham and Cassandra.
"Well, I wasn't expecting this. So, I didn't prepare a speech. Please bear with my sloppy speech." Cassandra chuckled and a roar of laughter from the audience reverberated the hall. When the audience quieted down, Cassandra continued. "My father once told me that flowers bloom when showered with care and love. A person surrounded by love will also bloom like a flower. I am what I am today because of the people who loved me unconditionally. I won't mention your name one by one, you know who you are. I love you and cherish you all." Cassandra bowed and left the podium. The audience gave a round of applause and appeared to be satisfied with her speech. Graham held Cassandra's hand as she descended. Jealousy filled Marty's heart. It shoul
Graham carried Cassandra in his arms and laid her on the couch. Her friends were all worried sick, their complexion turned as white as a sheet."I told you not to tell her." Jean blamed Jack."Hey, it's not time for us to argue." Jeremy spoke to stop the argument.In view of the fact that Jean is also pregnant, Jeremy did not want her to get upset because it would not be good for Jean and her baby."Fighting and blaming each other won't make the situation any better'." Jeremy proceeded."Aren't we going to take her to the hospital?" Jeremy asked Graham.Graham carried Cassandra in his arms, strode to his car and drove off to the hospital. Cass
"Hey, let's celebrate" Jeremy blinked back his tears. "Indeed, let us celebrate!" said Grace. All heads turned towards Grace. Cassandra's eyes lit up when she saw Grace. "Miss Grace, you are here," Cassandra said enthusiastically, walked into Grace and hugged her. Grace hurriedly drove off to the countryside when she learned from Corrine that Cassandra had spoken. "Cassandra, did you know that your movie was a huge box office hit?" Cassandra glanced at her friends. Cassandra's friends, including Graham have all nodded concurring with what Grace said.
Five years later. "Mr Jacobs, it's such an honor for you to visit me here." Justin grinned, Marty looked coldly at Justin. "Have a seat, Mr Jacobs." Marty sat and said "I have come here for our collaboration. I have some questions regarding the designs." "Oh, you want to talk to the iron lady." Justin lifted his eyebrow. "Yes, I want to talk to her." Marty's curiosity was piqued hearing the "Iron Lady". He wondered why she was called the iron lady. '"It's one thing I can't guarantee Mr Jacobs. The Iron Lady never met anyone who requested to meet her. Even those who are under her tutelage never met h
"Not a thing." Christine shrugged her shoulders. "Speaking of the devil" Corrine said, her eyes were wide like a saucer Cassandra and Jean looked in the direction Corrine is looking at. Marty walked in with a gorgeous lady clasping his arm. He was whispering in the lady’s ears and the lady smiled charmingly. Christine thought that the lady looked familiar to her. Christine looked away and busied herself slicing her steak. She couldn't care less what Marty does with his life. "That scumbag, he hasn't changed. I heard that he ditched Alexia, 3 months after they moved to the US." Corrine furiously sliced her steak as if it's Marty's face. "And now, he's with another woman. I am glad he didn't m