Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 198

Chapter 198

The weight of his gaze hither like a physical force.

Cold. Sharp, Intimidating.

Cassie instinctively stepped back, her breatheatching in her throat. For a fleeting moment, panic surged through her. Every instinct screamed at her to turn around, to run, to escape whatever storm she had just walked into.

But she couldn’t move.

Her feet felt rooted to the ground, as if the very air around her had hardened, trapping her in place.

Seconds stretched-And just when she thought she might break under the pressure-

He turned away. As if she wasn’t worth even a second glance. The dismissal struck harder than his stare.

“No-”

The word almost slipped out, but she caught herself. Panic flared again, sharper this time.

If he walked away now… it would be over. Everything would be over.

“Please-!”

Her voice rang out, louder than she intended, desperation bleeding through despite her effort to contain it.

“CEO Wright!”

The entourage slowed-but did not stop.

Cassie forced her trembling hands into fists, grounding herself, forcing strength back into her voice.

“I only need a few minutes,” she said, stepping forward despite the invisible wall of intimidation surrounding him. “Just a few minutes of your time.”

Still no response. Her chest tightened.

“I’m not here to defend Malakai Group.”

That-That made him pause. Just slightly, but it was enough.

Cassie swallowed hard, her voice softening-but not weakening.

“I’m here for the people who depend on it,” she continued, her words steadier now, carrying something deeper than urgency.

“Thousands of employees… farmers… families who have nothing else to rely on.” Her throat tightened, but she pushed through

“They had no part in this.”

Another step forward.

“They didn’t steal anything. They didn’t make decisions in boardrooms or sign deals behind closed doors.” Her voice lowered- more personal now.

“But they will be the ones who will suffer the most.”

Silence fell again. This time-He didn’t move.

Cassie held her breath, her heart pounding so violently it echoed in her ears.

“I’m not asking for mercy for the company,” she said quietly, her voice steady despite the storm inside her.

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“I’m asking for a chance… to make this right for the people who depend on it.”

A beat.

“Please.”

The single word lingered in the air-fragile, yet unbreakable.

Then-His steps halted.

Like a command, everything around him stopped. The guards froze. The movement in the lobby ceased. Even the air seemed to

still.

Slowly, he turned.

His gaze found hers again-dark, heavy, and suffocatingly cold.

For a fleeting second, fear clawed at Cassie’s chest. Every instinct told her to retreat. But she didn’t.

Time was slipping through her fingers. This moment—this was all she had.

“I have the documents,” she continued, lifting the folder in her hand despite the tension tightening her grip.

“The individuals involved, the breach points, the internal authorizations-everything.”

Her arm extended toward him.

“I’ve already taken action to rectify the corporate espionage within Malakai.”

But he didn’t move. Didn’t even glance at the folder.

His eyes remained on her-as if the paper in her hand held no value. As if she was the only thing worth assessing

Silence stretched. Heavy and oppressive.

It pressed against her lungs, making it harder to breathe.

Cassie felt it creeping in-that pressure, that overwhelming force that threatened to crack her composure.

Still-She held her ground.

Then, finally-He spoke.

“Do you really think,” he said, his voice low and cutting, “that I don’t already possess every piece of information you’re holding, Madame Chairman?”

The words struck like a blade. Cassie’s hand stilled midair. Her fingers tightened around the folder.

Of course he did. A man like him wouldn’t move without knowing everything.

Slowly, she lowered the folder. Her mind raced, recalibrating. Then she met his gaze again.

Steadier this time.

“Then you already know,” she said, her voice quieter-but sharper, “that Malakai did not orchestrate this.”

A pause

“And that I moved the moment I found out.”

Something flickered in his eyes. Interest. Barely there-but present.

Cassie took a step forward. Not submissive. Not defiant. Calculated.

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“you also know,” she continued, “that I didn’t come here with lawyers… or statements… or excuses.” Her chin lifted slightly.

“I came here myself

The weight of that settled between them.

“I’m not here to prove what you already know,” she added.

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