Chapter 158

Clouds hung high in the sky. It was lunchtime, and my colleagues walked beneath their umbrellas. From my window, all I could see were colorful umbrellas and their short shadows. The office was deserted, and only Donn and I were left. His expression remained as gentle as ever, but there was a distinct warning in his eyes. "The Preston family's waters run deep. What happens behind closed doors is filthier than you can imagine. Darren knows that but still wants to drag you into it, so you can tell his intentions aren't simple." Donn bent over and placed a hand on the desk. His sharp gaze met mine as he asked, "Cassie, do you really understand him?" My hands on the armrest tightened slightly. Indeed, I had never truly understood Darren. Everything I knew and saw about him was what he allowed. Was that pathetic? Perhaps I would've thought so back then, but now, all I wanted was to uncover the truth. How much had Darren been hiding behind my back? I met Donn's gaze and said in a stead