Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226

“Today, Nitro Energy Ventures has officially declared bankruptcy,” the anchor reported, his tone steady but weighted with

gravity.

“Following a brief yet decisive round of court proceedings against Petrov Petroleum, the company was found guilty of patent infringement, along with multiple counts of fraudulent and unethical business practices.”

He paused, allowing the weight of the statement to settle before continuing.

“The ruling not only stripped Nitro Energy Ventures of its remaining assets but also exposed a trail of illicit transactions that ultimately led to its collapse–marking a dramatic downfall for what was once considered a rising force in the energy sector.”

Ashton turned the television off, and the room fell into a heavy, echoing silence. But Cassie didn’t move. Her eyes remained fixed on the darkened screen, as if the images were still playing behind it.

“Petrov Petroleum…” she whispered, her voice thin with unease.

“They’re terrifying.”

Ashton’s response came without hesitation, almost indifferent.

“Only to those who choose to betray them.”

Cassie swallowed, her fingers curling slightly at her sides.

“Kamilla made Director Belsky and Director Lukin take the fall without the slightest resistance,” she said quietly.

A faint, knowing edge crept into her voice.

“Her methods… they never fail.” She exhaled softly.

“She had them issue a statement–publicly confessing that they were the ones who stole the patent and sold it to President De Asis for fifty million dollars.” A faint, conflicted breath left her lips.

“Even back then… I already knew she would become dangerous.” Her voice softened, laced with something deeper than rear-

regret.

“If my life had been different… maybe I could’ve helped her more.”

She finally turned, lifting her gaze to Ashton, searching his face for something agreement, reassurance, perhaps Even contradiction. But Ashton only looked at her steadily.

“It wouldn’t have changed anything,” he said.

“She would’ve left regardless. Kamilla was never meant to stay. “His arm slid around her shoulders, pulling her gendy agastri his chest, grounding her

“She was searching for Damian Laskin And she’s always known how to survive even in the worst curarstāku v

Cassie rested against him, though her thoughts remained restless

“Yes. ber ause she had a purpose,” she murmured

“And now.. “A small, bittersweet smile touched her lips

“Now she’s fulfilled it. She even married into the Petrovs “Her expression dunned grain, shadowed by the wright ni her own realization

“No one else could’ve protected her the way they can But if she had fallen into the hands of the wrong people HerVORY dropped to a near whisper

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Kainilla wouldn’t just survive. She would become something else entirely—an indestructible weapon.”

A quiet shiver ran through her as the thought settled.

“She’s dangerously powerful.” Cassie added, her tone heavy with certainty.

Ashton’s hold on her tightened just slightly, his chin resting lightly against her head.

“Yes, she is.” he said, his voice low and resolute.

Silence settled between them, heavy yet strangely comforting–both of them stil! reeling from everything that had unfolded over the past few weeks. So much had happened in such a short time. It had been chaotic, overwhelming… and yet, in a way, deeply satisfying.

“Director Belsky and Director Lukin…” Cassie murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

“They could already be dead by now.” The thought lingered, dark and uncertain

Ashton let out a quiet breath, a faint trace of amusement threading through his tone.

“Kamilla wouldn’t settle for something that simple. Death is too quick.” His fingers moved idry against her back, slow and steady.

“If anything, she’s still playing with them–pushing them to the point where they’ll beg for it.”

Cassie winced faintly, though she didn’t pull away.

“Well… they deserve it,” she said after a moment, her voice soft but firm.

“Their betrayal dragged so many innocent people down with them. Their own research team… Malakai Group… even Pierce Corporation wasn’t spared.”

Her eyes fluttered shut as she leaned into him again, grounding herself in the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.

“Roel Danes, Vincent Rouy, and Edward Shen are already on the brink of bankruptcy,” Ashton added with a quiet scoff.

“And this time… there’s no coming back from it.” His hand continued its slow, soothing motion along her back.

A small, amused sound escaped Cassie. “I almost feel curious to see how Mirriam falls this time.”

“She thought becoming a Danes heiress would secure her future,” she continued, a hint of disbeliet lacing her tone.

“She turned her back on Red Knowles so easily… convinced that Rogi Danes could give her a better life.” Cassie shook her head, a faint, incredulous smile touching her lips.

The room fell quiet again for a brief moment–until Ashton spoke.

“Speaking of Red and Mirriam…” he said, his voice shifting, more deliberate now.

“I found something about your mother’s family.”

Cassie stiffened.

“You… what?” She pulled away from him instantly, her eyes locking onto his Curiosity flared but beneath it, something sharper, more uneasy.

Anticipation. And dread.

“I tried looking into your mother’s background,” Ashton said, his tone calm and careful, as if he were handling something fragile. A gentle, reassuring smile touched his lips.

“I figured… you might want to know more about her side of the family.”

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Cassie’s breath hitched almost imperceptibly.

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