Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 36

That single, effortless gesture stopped him cold.

The two brothers stood there, fists clenched, simmering with barely restrained fury, while Cassie and Zandrie remained composed–detached, almost indifferent.

Broken sobs filled the room, echoing off the walls as everyone watched in silence.

At last, Cassie spoke.

“Your confession has been recorded.”

The words snapped the women’s heads up instantly, panic flooding their faces.

For a heartbeat, confusion reigned–until realization struck. Cameras. The ones she had mentioned earlier.

“Mr. Sarmiento,” Cassie said coolly, never once averting her gaze from the women, “take them away. Have them put their confession in writing and sign it.”

“Yes, Madame,” he replied without hesitation.

He turned and strode to the door, summoning the security personnel stationed outside. Within seconds, the guards entered.

Cassie stepped closer, her gaze sharp enough to draw blood.

“Bear this in mind,” she said quietly.

“If I so much as catch wind of this scheme again, I will release the recording of your confession- along with the documents you’ve signed.” Her eyes bored into theirs.

“To the public.”

“Yes, Madame,” the women sobbed, bowing repeatedly. “We won’t do it again. We swear.” Security hauled them to their feet and dragged them out, their cries fading down the corridor.

The door shut with a heavy thud and silence reclaimed the room.

Cassie turned slowly to Jameson and Jeff. The moment her gaze settled on them, both men lowered their heads, shame written plainly across their faces.

“Thank you… Cassidy,” Jameson said at last, forcing the words out.

Jeff swallowed hard. “I–I’m sorry for dragging you into this. We panicked when they accused us,

so we called Dad. He was furious, but I didn’t expect him to send you.”

He fidgeted with his fingers, uncharacteristically subdued.

Cassie met their eyes, her expression calm, unreadable.

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“No matter our differences,” she said evenly, “we are family. You are my husband’s brothers. And when trouble comes, no one will help us but ourselves.”

The words landed heavily.

“Now I understand why Dad went to such lengths to protect you,” Jameson said quietly, lifting his

gaze.

He stood and extended his hand. “I hope you’ll accept my apology, Cassie. I was stupid–mocking you because of rumors. I’m sorry for calling you a gold digger.”

Cassie regarded his hand for a brief moment before accepting it, her grip firm and unyielding.

“I don’t hold grudges,” she said coolly.

“Just don’t test my patience again.” She released his hand.

Both brothers dipped their heads, the weight of their earlier arrogance settling fully upon them.

“You better remember this day,” Zandrie cut in smugly, slinging an arm around Cassie’s shoulders.

“My wife saved your asses.”

“Tsk.”

Jameson and Jeff clicked their tongues in unison, rolling their eyes at him.

“By the way, Cassie,” Zandrie added, glancing up at the ceiling, “I didn’t know this hotel had such

a state–of–the–art security system. Where are the cameras hidden?”

“Yeah,” Jeff chimed in, shuddering.

“If this place didn’t have security like that, we’d be finished. Accused as abusers–our lives would be over.”

“That’s what scared them,” Jameson said with a short laugh.

“They never expected us to be prepared.”

Throughout their conversation, Cassie remained silent.

The brothers exchanged glances and turned to her, only to find something… off.

She looked oddly thoughtful.

Then an awkward grin slowly spread across her face when she realized they are staring at her.

“Cassie…?” Zandrie narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

Even Jameson and Jeff stiffened.

“Don’t tell me,” Jameson said slowly, dread creeping into his voice, “there aren’t any cameras in

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