Chapter 286

"You know, if you ever need another assistant, I might be available again," Cassandra said playfully. Tristan reached out and tapped the tip of her nose affectionately. "Sure. If you ever get tired of being a designer, come work for me as my secretary." "Deal. Let's talk when I get bored with my current job," Cassandra said with a grin. They walked out of the neighborhood hand in hand, unaware that a pair of eyes was watching them intently from the shadows. The man's eyes burned with resentment, as if trying to bore holes through their backs. "No way. No way that was real. Everything Tristan said was an act. There's no way he actually means any of it. He's faking it. All of it. When he gets bored, he'll move on, just like every man does. No man on earth can stay loyal forever!" Aidan mumbled. After their walk, Cassandra and Tristan returned to Eleanor's place. They each took care of a few things, then started winding down for the night. Just as they were getting ready for bed, T