**Cassie’s POV**Time surely flies too fast. I failed to notice that it has been months since we settled on the twenty-four-seventh city of the world. Claybourne City surely hits differently than the place where I used to leave. I thought I could not adjust to this kind of living, but I am happy to see that every day gets better.The month when I will enroll my son in his class has finally arrived. Angel will help me introduce my son to his brother and the teacher."The seatbelt," I reminded Charlie. He looks nervous, but I can see the excitement in his eyes.I also reminded him of things before we got inside the car. I said to him that he should not show his werewolf side, or else we would get into trouble. If there is a problem or someone tries to mess with him, Call me immediately; even the president would not help if someone touched my son inappropriately."Stop worrying too much, Cassie. Your son will be fine. He will gain friends, learn, and finally socialize. He needs it, and m
**Cassie’s POV**I am a bit unmotivated to do my task, but I am not being paid here to slack off and do nothing. The truth is, I have a ton of paperwork, and I need to finish it all by my deadline.I was busy typing on my computer when Angel came back from our boss's office. She looks troubled by the way she is looking at me."Cassie, I am warning you today. Don't ever go inside that office. The devil has risen from his bed of roses," she said, being a bit dramatic.I chuckled. "What the hell?""Yeah," she mumbles, nodding. "The hell. Our boss looks very pissed off. I saw the worst in that guy. He is more tolerable than you imagine, but if he is angry, gosh, Claybourne will be filled with nothing but chaos." That is too much, right?I have known Derek for some time, but I am not aware that he has this side."Okay," I said slowly while going back to what I was typing.But my mind is distracted now. I am a bit bothered since I might be the sole reason why he is being that hot-tempered.
**Cassie’s POV**So, we are now inside his car, and I am the one in charge of driving. It's been a while since I've driven a car.I remember when I was in college, the one who taught me how to drive was none other than Kaiden.I miss him. Yeah, I still do. But for an unknown reason, it is bearable now. I can't tolerate him on my side anymore. Maybe this is what they called acceptance? At the end of the day, I have nothing to lose if I can just accept the fact that he is no longer here.I focus on driving while my boss is happily eating his meal. It is noticeable that he is famished. It is his fault, though. Why would he let himself starve?"Next time, don't abuse your body. It was the right time. No matter how wealthy you are, you cannot restore your body when it starts to deteriorate.""Thanks for the word, Mrs. Doctor." He teased me with those words. How dare this guy?!When we reach the school, I advise him not to go out. Because he has no bodyguards, and also because his car is en
**Cassie’s Pov**The next morning, I prepared our breakfast. This is the second time that my rich boss has slept over here. What differs is that he is drunk, so he is not able to go home.Though he could call a driver or a servant of him, he chose not to for an unknown reason. He said that he misses Charlie so much. Charlie is like a son to him.So, I did not stop him last night from sleeping here. I trust him more than everyone thinks. Aside from that, I am much more capable than him. I can protect myself and my son. I am not human; take note of that."Smells great," he voices out. He is at my back and peeking at what I am cooking at this very moment."You are just hungry; there is nothing special about a couple of bacon and scrambled eggs."He cackled. "I am sorry for barging here again last night. I hope it does not look so weird." Of course, it is weird!Imagine that Derek is a multi-billionaire guy. He owns a chain of businesses, hotels, and others. And the sound of him sleeping
**Cassie’s Pov**"I heard a drama, and I never thought that it would happen again because of a different reason," Angel said to me as we were working collaboratively on our pending works."Ha?" I asked, being snapped out of my deep thoughts. I am so confused right now—why should my boss be angry that much?"You know, it is rare but not a surprise for every employee in this company that Mr. Derek can be a beast when getting mad at someone or something. He is paying us more than any company here in Claybourne City, and he is a perfectionist, so he wants every job done perfectly."I saw him getting mad because of the employee's mistake and failure. But I never saw or heard him get angry because of a woman. Please don't get me wrong, Cassie. I love you; you know that as a friend. But everyone inside this company has a pair of ears; they can hear rumors circulating at the speed of light, and that is damaging, especially on your part." I am more than speechless.I can't say anything because
**Cassie’s Pov**When my boss told me that he would pull his connection to give a free vacation to my son, he was not joking at all. The principal called me last night, and she said that my son can have his vacation.And of course, just for formality, I sent a message to Angel and asked for her brother's phone number. I have to personally tell him about my business trip with my boss, and why do I have to excuse my son?"Hello, Mr. Dax?" I said over the phone."Good day, Mrs. Clark," he said back. Oh, she knows my number?"About my son's excuse slip, I just want to explain the situation. You see, I am the secretary of my boss, and there is a business we have to attend in Japan. I am not comfortable getting away from my son that far or for that long. So I need to take him with me for a couple of days," I explained throughout the conversation, and I hope it is just my imagination that I can hear him sighing so deeply."I understand, Mrs. Clark," he said. Why is this guy so formal, by the
**Cassie’s POV**Earlier in the morning, I had to wake up my son and prepare since we would be off on a flight for a couple of hours."Son, behave on our flight, okay? Mommy needs to work; I am sorry if you have to go with me. I know it is bothersome, and you will get tired because of a long flight," I said to my son.He mumbled, "It's okay, Mom! As long as I am with you. I promise you, Dad, that I will protect you no matter what. I love you, Mom!" My son is the sweetest."You promise to your dad?" Really?" I asked him with a smile on my face.He nodded and hugged me, giving me a peck of a kiss on my cheek. "Yes! I always dream about him."My happy smile turns into a sadder one. I am so jealous that I wish Kaiden could visit me in my dream. Maybe it is not as lonely at first, and maybe it is not as painful as a fresh wound from the past. But I still miss so much that it breaks me."I hope your dad is happy. I miss him too. Tell him that I love him, and if he can visit me too, tell him
**Cassie’s Pov**We arrived in Kyoto, a little bit far from Tokyo. If the capital of Japan is alive and more modern with huge buildings and technology, it is the opposite of what Kyoto is.Kyoto is a place where you will find peace, the heritage of culture, silence, and relaxation. Derek mentioned that he buys a vacation house here in Japan for a dual purpose. Whether he wants to relax or for business purposes, since some of the Japanese investors have a huge role in the success of the company,We finally arrived at the vacation house, and it is beyond what I was expecting. This is not simply a house, but a huge villa or mansion per se.I can see the three-story mansion from the metal gate. I should never expect less extravagant things from a businessman like Mr. Derek Ross.And to think that this guy would confess his feelings for me sounds terrifying. Why? Because he is capable of doing anything to get what he wants through money and power. I hope the best for him on the day that I