Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176

“You’re far too audacious to be stirring trouble at an event of this scale,” he said mockingly.

“This is hardly the place for your arrogance.” His eyes flickered with open disdain..

“Don’t mistake your position just because you happen to be Ashton Pierce’s woman,” he continued coldly.

I’m afraid to tell you that the Pierce family’s influence doesn’t extend this far,” Roel Danes said with a mocking tilt of his head.

“This is Malakai Group’s territory–perhaps you’ve forgotten that.”

His lips curled into a smug smile as he gestured subtly toward the grand hall around them.

“The only thing the Pierces own here is the venue.”

The implication hung heavily in the air, drawing faint snickers from those behind him.

Roel’s gaze returned to Cassie, satisfaction gleaming in his eyes as he savored the moment.

“So if anyone is going to be leaving tonight, Miss Greene,” he added slowly, his voice dripping with certainty, “it will be you.”

Cassie couldn’t help but chuckle.

The soft sound immediately earned her several sharp glares. Her reaction clearly provoked not only the older men but also Miriam and her little circle.

“What’s so funny, Cassidy?” Red sneered, his eyes narrowing at her.

“Nothing serious, Mr. Knowles,” Cassie replied with a casual shrug.

I’m simply amused by certain…. pathetic men and their daughters who think far too highly of themselves”

Her smile remained playfully charming despite the sharp, hostile stares directed at her.

“You-!”

Maricris lunged forward, her face twisted with anger, looking as though she might actually strike Cassie.

“What is this commotion?”

The firm, commanding voice cut through the tension like a blade.

Marionis froze mid–step

A small group of well–dressed individuals had just arrived, their presence immediately drawing attention.

“Secretary Minerva Roel Danes exclaimed with visible enthusiasm as he quickly turned toward the

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President Danes,” the man greeted with a slight nod as their eyes met.

“Welcome to Bay City, Secretary Minerva,” Roel said warmly, stepping forward with a wide, ingratiating

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* hope the executives of Malakai Group of Companies are enjoying their stay.”

“Bay City is a land full of opportunities,” the man replied calmly. Then his gaze sharpened slightly. “And I have yet to thank you for the gift you sent yesterday.”

His tone carried a subtle meaning as he smiled at Roel.

“Oh, that?” Roel chuckled modestly.

“Just a small token to welcome you, Sir.” The pride on his face was impossible to miss.

“By the way, Secretary Minerva,” Roel continued, gesturing toward the men behind him, “these are my business associates.”

He began introducing them one by one.

“This is Mr. Red Knowles, President Vincent Rouy, and President Edward Shen.”

Each man eagerly stepped forward to shake hands with the secretary.

“And this,” Roel added with obvious pride, “is Secretary Warren Minerva of Malakai Group of Companies. He works directly under one of the company’s directors.”

The introduction instantly filled the men with excitement. Even their daughters looked visibly thrilled.

“My pleasure meeting you, Secretary Minerva,” Maricris said boldly as she stepped forward and

extended her hand.

The secretary accepted the handshake politely.

Mirriam and Tanya quickly followed, their earlier hostility toward Cassie replaced with demure smiles as they each took their turn shaking his hand.

Cassie watched the entire display quietly.

Her posture remained relaxed, her expression calm, though her gaze lingered a moment longer on the newly arrived man and his entourage.

“Please enjoy the party Malakai Group has prepared for all of you,” Secretary Minerva said graciously, though his eyes briefly drifted toward the three young women.

“We certainly are, Secretary Minerva,” Roel replied with a broad smile.

“But it would be far more enjoyable if a certain insignificant party crasher were removed.”

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His gaze shifted deliberately toward Cassie, who stood a few steps away in silence.

“Party crasher?” Secretary Minerva repeated, turning a questioning look toward Roel.

“Where?”

“This gathering is strictly for those personally invited by Malakai Group,” he continued, his tone sharpening slightly

“Who would dare to gatecrash such an event?”

Mirriam immediately seized the opportunity.

“Do you have an invitation, Cassie?” she asked sweetly, though her eyes gleamed with malice as everyone’s attention turned toward Cassie.

“Show your invitation to Secretary Minerva,” Roel ordered coldly.

The secretary’s gaze followed the direction of Roel’s gesture and landed on Cassie.

“She’s the one who gatecrashed Malakai Group’s party, Secretary Minerva, and she must be thrown out before the Chairman arrived” Roel said with a smug smirk, pointing directly at her.

The secretary looked at Cassie more carefully now.

“Her?” he murmured.

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