Chapter 259

Cassandra felt like she'd really stepped in it this time. After a moment of silence, she lowered her voice and asked cautiously, “Boss, did you… hear some kind of rumor?” “Yeah.” Damien nodded, straight-up admitting it. “Uh… about that…” Seeing he didn’t look mad, Cassandra quickly plastered on a flattering smile. “What I said yesterday was just nonsense. Totally random trash talk, Boss. Please don’t take it to heart, haha… I mean, seriously.” “I’m not taking it to heart." Damien took a bite of crab meat, glanced up at her relieved face, then added, "I’m just gonna make that rumor come true.” “…” Cassandra nearly choked. Yeah right, not taking it to heart… sure. “So, by ‘making the rumor real,’ are we talking about the part with the Sloane family head too?” She blinked innocently, playing dumb. “What did you say?” Damien’s hand paused mid-bite, eyes locking onto her. “Didn’t quite catch that. Mind repeating it, Ms. Taylor?” The way he was staring at her screamed “say it again and I’ll