Chapter 331

“Candy, your tone today sounds kinda off,” Damien Blackwood said bluntly, catching the subtle shift most would probably miss. Cassandra Taylor paused, her chest tightening as her eyes turned slightly misty. She struggled to respond, the lump in her throat growing. Just thinking about Vera Doyle being bailed out and now completely off the radar made her incredibly frustrated. She couldn't let it go. “What happened? Just tell me,” his voice softened, rich and smooth with a calm charm that made people instinctively lower their guard. She opened her mouth, took a deep breath, forcing down the urge to vent. “Thanks for your concern, Mr. Blackwood, but I’m really fine,” she replied firmly. If she told him, he might get involved again, and honestly, she already owed him way too much. “But I want to hear it,” he insisted. Not wanting to drag the conversation out, she quickly changed the topic. “Did you call just to chat with me?” “Not really, I do need something, but…” He suddenly stopped, thr