Chapter 125

After Desmond ended the call, a sharp gleam lit his eyes. It seemed he had been misled. If he hadn't checked with Lily, he never would have known. Now, things felt easier to manage. … By dusk, Tristan left for an urgent meeting after receiving a call from Liam. After finishing her dinner, Cassandra took a stroll before heading back to the suite. Desmond suddenly appeared behind her, reeking of alcohol. Startled, Cassandra turned and immediately raised her guard. "Mr. Anderson, what are you doing here?" Desmond lowered his voice. "I happened to be walking by. Fate keeps throwing me together with you, Ms. Callum." Ms. Callum? Cassandra's brow tightened. "Mr. Anderson, my husband just stepped out to grab something. He'll be back any minute now. Were you looking for him?" "Let's drop the pretense," Desmond said. "You and Mr. Freeman aren't really married. How much is he paying to keep you? I'll double it." Desmond was no longer holding back. He narrowed his eyes, his gaze roami