Chapter 313

That sounded polite on the surface, but it was clearly a warning, thinly veiled at best. Cassandra could tell—if she dared to say one word out of line, Amelia Carter would drop the act and come at her, no pretenses. With a faint curve of her lips, Cassandra's voice held a chill, “No reminder needed, Mrs. Carter. Ethan and I have always kept our distance. You don’t want Mara Hawthorne getting the wrong idea? Trust me, I wouldn’t want the guy I have feelings for to misunderstand either.” Amelia smiled, satisfied, then exchanged a few formal pleasantries before finally walking off. Just as Cassandra stepped out of the private room, she nearly ran face-first into someone. She looked up—and her face changed instantly. “Move.” Cold and direct, her tone was devoid of emotion. “Cass, I told my parents I’ve met someone I like. I didn’t think they’d go after you or say those things,” Ethan explained, frustration written all over his face. He hadn’t known about his parents’ little meeting, only t