Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 174

Chapter 174

“I don’t waste my time entertaining your insignificant hypotheses, Mise Owen

sneered, his voice dripping with disdain.

He folded his arms across his chest, looking her up and doth as though y nuisance.

“Perhaps you should focus instead on the consequences of your sharheten delay Bly he continued coldly.

“Have you considered the impact this little scandal will have on your husband be the f reputation?”

His lips curled into a mocking smile.

“Especially now that the most influential man in the business world is about to at the corne added with a snicker.

“A man who, incidentally, happens to be your husband’s big boss.”

Roel cast Ashton a scornful glance, as though the very sight of him arhused him

Cassie merely raised a brow. There was not the slightest hint of discomfort on her fæex

“Just pray you can continue to keep CEO Wallace bewitched with your charine” froAS MAKE OF MARK smug, mocking sneer.

“Otherwise, you’ll be discarded like a hot potato. And when that happens, even C2C Ashton Petra monte be able to save you.”

For a brief moment, silence hung in the air. Then Cassie smiled

“Oh, don’t worry, President Danes,” she said lightly

“My husband and I happen to enjoy a… rather unconventional arrangement CEO Perce’s presence only adds a bit of excitement.”

Her tone was smooth–almost amused

“It would be quite easy to pacify my husband,” she added with a faintly densive smile

“So you really needn’t trouble yourself over it.”

The effect was immediate.

The mocking smirks that had been plastered across the four men’s faces vanished instantly

But they weren’t the only ones staring at her

Even Ashton turned to look at her, his gaze sharp and incredulous despite this being the second time he

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hould prepare yourself to watch your paramour fall,” Vincent Rouy scoffed coldly.

Roel chuckled mockingly beside him

I’m certain Malaka Group will discard CEO Pierce the moment they learn how he repaid CEO Wallace’s trust–by entangling himself with his useless wife.”

Cassie tilted her head slightly, as if considering their words.

The four men were already wearing triumphant expressions again, clearly convinced of their impending

Victory.

“I don’t think so, President Danes,” Cassie said at last, her voice calm and matter–of–fact.

“In fact, I believe Malakai Group will grant CEO Pierce full authority over Greene Corporation… along with any other businesses Malakai acquires within this country.”

For a moment, there was silence. Then the men burst into laughter.

“You must be dreaming, Miss Greene,” Vincent scoffed, shaking his head in amusement.

“Just because one of their companies carries your mother’s name, you think you’re privy to the business strategies of a multi–billion–dollar conglomerate like Malakai Group?”

He chuckled dismissively.

“Pierce Corporation doesn’t even come close to Malakai’s level. Don’t grow too complacent. They could destroy the Pierces before they even realize what’s happening–until it’s far too late.”

Roel nodded arrogantly.

“That’s exactly how Malakai operates.”

Cassie slowly nodded, her expression thoughtful.

“Well… that does sound like Malakai Group,” she admitted calmly.

“But I’m quite certain it won’t be the Pierces who end up ruined.” Her sweet smile returned, serene and

unshaken.

“And certainly not Ashton Pierce.”

The calm certainty in her voice only seemed to amuse the four men further. Their smirks widened, as though her confidence was nothing more than a foolish attempt to save face. A few quiet scoffs followed, but Cassie remained completely unbothered, her composure unruffled by their ridicule.

As if the conversation had already lost its importance, she slipped her arm through Ashton’s.

“Excuse us, gentlemen,” Cassie said politely, her tone perfectly courteous.

“I believe you still have important plans to finalize. We wouldn’t want to delay you any ty

Without waiting for a reply, she turned and began walking away beside Ashton as though the e***** had meant nothing at all.

Before following her fully, Ashton paused for the briefest moment.

He cast them one last look–a razor–sharp, icy glare that carried a silent warning. Then he turned away

The two of them walked down the hall together, leaving behind four men standing rigidly in place, their earlier amusement replaced with simmering fury.

Four pairs of eyes burned into their backs

For a while, neither Ashton nor Cassie spoke as they continued toward the quieter section of the

restaurant.

Then Ashton let out a soft chuckle.

“You sounded awfully certain back there, Cassie,” he said, shaking his head slightly in disbelief.

“I can’t believe they actually got provoked by what sounded like empty words.”

Cassie glanced at him, a faint smile dancing in her eyes.

“It wasn’t empty words, Ashton Pierce,” she replied gently.

“And it certainly wasn’t just meant to provoke them.”

There was something almost mysterious in her tone.

Ashton laughed softly, taking her remark as one of her playful antics.

“So it was just a joke?” he asked, amused.

Cassie looked ahead, her gaze drifting toward the entrance where the distant murmur of arriving guests could still be heard.

“Well,” she said casually, her voice light, “let’s just wait until the night of the gathering.”

A small, knowing smile lingered on her lips.

“I’m sure Malakai Group has a great deal in store for Bay City.”

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