Cassian was back from his business trip.
He hadn’t even gone home first–came straight here.
He’d been trying to call Amelia all day and nobody was picking up.
Cassian was getting worried, so he had Philips look into it and found out about Patricia’s birthday party.
Cassian suddenly felt this tightness in his chest.
Patricia’s birthday party–why hadn’t Amelia told him about it?
They were married, weren’t they?
t seemed like Amelia still hadn’t settled into being a wife.
id she think their marriage was just some kind of joke?
he thought made Cassian’s expression darken.
le had Philips put together some expensive gifts and headed straight to the Sterling estate.
hilips had mentioned that Patricia had always been good to Amelia.
o naturally. Cassian respected the old woman too.
When Cassian arrived, he walked directly into the main hall.
veryone was absolutely stunned to see him.
assian Rhodes, the most powerful man in New York, showing up at Patricia’s birthday party?
ow much influence did this old lady have?
bviously, Patricia was shocked too.
That had she done to deserve this kind of attention?
he never would have dreamed of having any connection to Cassian Rhodes!
atricia quickly stood up. “Mr… Mr. Rhodes! Welcome, welcome! What an honor!”
assian spoke politely. “Mrs. Sterling, wishing you health and happiness.”
e then presented the elegant gift boxes he’d brought–premium French champagne, rare vintage wine, imported Swiss chocolates, luxury spa vouchers, and a unning Hermes silk scarf.
was short notice, so he hadn’t had time to prepare more,
Thank you so much! Having you here is such an honor! These gifts are way too generous,” Patricia said excitedly.
Sorry for the short notice. I hope you like them,” Cassian replied courteously.
When Sharpson first spotted Cassian, his eyes lit up.
foly shit, when did he ever get the chance to meet someone this powerful?
oday was incredibly lucky.
harpson rushed over with a huge smile plastered on his face. “Mr. Rhodes! Having you here brings such honor to the Sterling family! Please, please sit down!”
Cassian nodded slightly but his eyes were scanning the room, like he was looking for something.
His tone was casual. “You’re too kind, Mr. Sterling. I was just in the area and wanted to wish Mrs. Sterling a happy birthday.”
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Hearing that made Sharpson even more excited.
Someone like Cassian Rhodes personally coming to wish Patricia happy birthday this was huger
He quickly had the staff bring refreshments, fawning over him. “Mr. Rhodes, can I get you anything to drink?
But Cassian waved him off, his tone cool “Don’t worry about it. By the way, where’s Amelia?”
te asked directly
ctually, part of why he’d come was to send a message to the Sterling family.
text heard Sharpson was a deadbeat who’d abandoned Amelia and her mother.
The dared to mistreat Amelia, Cassian would make sure he regretted it.
Amelia?” Sharpson looked confused for a moment, then it clicked. “Oh right, right! Ana was just here. I’ll have someone go find her.”
ut Sharpson’s mind was racing with questions.
Thy would Cassian suddenly ask about Amelia?
as there some connection between them?
arpson was getting a really bad feeling about this…
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