Chapter 152

Christina's POV "I've known Ysolde forever, and you know we're close. Yet you bring your new toy here and parade her in front of me?" My voice grew colder. "What's your game, Cassian? Want me to sit with this B-list actress so you could tell Ysolde how happy you two are?" Dead silence filled the room as other patrons turned to stare. Cassian's expression transformed from confusion to guilty discomfort. After a long pause, he cleared his throat, trying to salvage the situation. "Christina, that wasn't my intention. Zoe mentioned wanting custom jewelry, so I thought of you. I was just introducing you to a potential client, nothing more." He cast an awkward glance at Hudson. "I swear, it's that simple. Just business." I let out a harsh laugh. "Business? The only business here is whatever arrangement you two have going on." I turned to Zoe, continuing mercilessly, "Honey, you might want to learn how to look like an actual star in real life before talking about high-end custom pieces. Right