Chapter 21

Cassian didn't even flinch at James's words. He just tightened his grip on the bottle and said coolly, "I know what I'm doing." James frowned, eyeing the ever-present alcohol. "What's going on with you lately? You've been drinking like crazy. Vera Scott said you missed that meeting and were totally unreachable. That's not like you at all." Cassian leaned back, expression cold and checked out, like he couldn't care less. James crossed his arms, suspicious. "Wasn't that the same day that woman-Sabrina-got punished to death?" Cassian's brows furrowed as he cut him off impatiently, "I overslept, that's all." Hearing how casually he brushed it off, James let out a sarcastic laugh and walked straight toward the bed. Cassian turned quickly, eyes locked on him. James stopped beside Sabrina. She was fast asleep, her long lashes casting soft shadows on her flawless face-like a perfect porcelain doll. James narrowed his gaze, a flicker of danger flashing through his eyes. "Woman like that suddenl