Chapter 1080

Hearing Cassius's words, Ivy let out a subtle sigh of relief. As an adopted daughter of the Xu family, she knew her worth was tied to her usefulness. Only by proving her value could she maintain her status as the Xu family's young mistress. Cassius took a couple of steps before turning back to her. "Ivy, if you're free these next couple of days, why don’t you pay Bernie a few more visits?" The implication was instantly clear—he still wanted her to seduce Bernie, to secure the business deal through intimacy. "Brother, but... Bernie already has someone he loves..." Ivy mustered the courage to say. Cassius curled his lips into a practiced, indulgent smile and ruffled her hair. "Oh, my silly little sister. Men are all the same—none of them are truly devoted. It’s perfectly normal for them to pine for one woman while sleeping with another." "Once he’s been with you, you don’t even need to demand commitment. Just make sure he hands this partnership to the Xu family. When that happens, you’ll