Chapter 14

Cassian's complaint carried no heat and sounded more like familiar banter, so it wasn't annoying to listen to. It evidently worked on Maggie, who smiled and shook her head. "This is Jasmine Chetney, who was just transferred from the main branch." She turned to introduce Cassian to Jasmine. "This is the man I was just telling you about, Jasmine. He's Cassian Wendell from Wavecrest City, whom I refer to as Cassie." Cassian immediately took a step forward and smoothly held out his hand toward Jasmine, his expression clear and candid. "Ms. Chetney, right?" he asked. "Hello, my name is Cassian Wendell. I'd heard that the main branch was sending us an expert to help with data analysis, but I didn't expect such a young and promising colleague as you. Welcome!" His palm was dry and warm, and his grip was gentle but firm. When Jasmine's slightly cold fingers came into contact with his hand, she could almost feel his vigor. A little unused to such excessive familiarity, she felt like pulli