Chapter 183

Hazel wasn’t ready to let Cassandra walk away so easily not before extinguishing the idea of her becoming part of the Sterling dynasty. But Cassandra wasn’t in a rush to leave either. Sitting on the low, cushioned ottoman in front of Hazel’s imposing desk, she appeared composed and utterly unbothered by the power play. After surviving years in the harsh spotlight of corporate rivalries and personal betrayals, a tense boardroom atmosphere like this was second nature to her. She didn’t feel the need to flatter Hazel, who was already surrounded by people eager to gain her approval. Cassandra wasn’t here to win her over she was here to make her position clear. Her engagement to Rafael wasn’t about romance or dreams of royalty; it was a mutually beneficial merger strategic, clean, and built on respect. That alone was enough.