Chapter 79

Cassandra felt as if something had fiercely clenched her heart, and her breathing grew a little labored. But she didn't let it show, remaining composed as she trusted Tristan. "Yes. Let's wait and see, then," Cassandra said calmly. With that, she immediately asked the salesperson to wrap up the cufflinks and paid for them without delay. She truly couldn't stand being in that space for another minute. The air itself felt suffocating. Lily could only stand there, furious, as she watched Cassandra walk off with the cufflinks. Her hands clenched into fists as she stared at Cassandra's retreating figure. Cassandra and Victoria, having bought what they needed, didn't feel like shopping anymore and headed home. … Meanwhile, after dropping Cassandra off at the mall, Tristan went to his meeting. Ethan had tried to meet with him a few times, but Tristan had declined every time. After work, unless absolutely necessary, Tristan always went home on time. Because if he didn't, Cassandra woul