The Returned Heiress Who Had It All (Cassia) novel Chapter 177

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She secretly looked up the price on her phone and was genuinely shocked by how much everything cost.

Even the couch was way more comfortable than anything at Wood Manor.

And it wasn’t just the couch–every single piece of furniture and every appliance here was top tier, from the brands to the features.

It was obvious none of this came as a freebie from the sales office.

“How much did it all cost? I’ll pay you.”

She didn’t want to accept someone’s kindness for nothing, but these furnishings really did match her taste, so she decided to keep them.

She wants to pay me?

This was no small sum, so Draven kept quiet, not wanting to scare Cassia off.

“Actually, I was hoping you could do me a favor.”

Cassia thought that made sense.

In her mind, nobody ever went out of their way for someone else for nothing.

If someone was being nice, there had to be a reason.

They wanted something–maybe money, maybe a favor, maybe something else, but they always wanted something in return.

“You can just use that promise I owe you. You don’t need to do all this.”

“There is no rush.” Draven smiled faintly.

He wanted to save that promise for when it really mattered–no way he’d waste it now.

“So, what exactly do you need help with?”

Cassia was curious. For someone as capable as Draven, what could he possibly need her help

with?

Draven poured a glass of water and quietly placed it on the table in front of Cassia.

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He exuded a kind of composure and elegance that only the truly privileged possessed. It wasn’t something one could just fake.

“I’m 24 years old this year.”

Cassia gave Draven a puzzled look but stayed quiet, sipping her tea and waiting for him to continue.

“I’m still single.”

As Draven spoke, Cassia’s beautiful face was reflected in his deep eyes.

Cassia set down her cup, rested her chin on her hand, and looked at Draven with interest.

Is it still not obvious enough to her?

With a slight smile, Draven continued, “My family is really anxious about my marriage. My grandpa has been busy setting me up with blind dates lately.”

That was all Cassia needed to hear to figure out what Draven was getting at.

“So you want someone to pretend to be your girlfriend?”

“Yeah…” Draven admitted without hesitation.

“I’m not interested.” Cassia turned him down immediately.

She’s rejecting me that quickly? Not even a hint of hesitation?

Ever since he met Cassia, Draven had lost count of how many times he’d doubted whether he was losing his charm.

“Was this Mr. Ned’s idea? He wants you to get married soon?” Cassia asked, noticing the hint of disappointment in Draven’s expression.

“Yeah. Ever since he recovered, that’s been his biggest wish. I’m his only grandson, so I really don’t want to let him down.”

So he really was a devoted grandson.

Cassia thought about it for a few seconds, then asked, “How long would I have to keep up the

act?”

As she spoke, Draven’s eyes suddenly lit up.

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Maybe he still had some charm after all.

“A month at most.”

Cassia frowned.

A whole month, starting now? That meant I’d have to go to Vrastin with Draven?

This sounded like such a hassle…

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“We don’t need to act like a couple right now. Maybe later, depending on how things go.” Draven read Cassia’s mind and decided to compromise.

Hearing his words, Cassia relaxed a little.

“I’m just curious. You’re the heir to the Greys, and you run the Grey Group. With your background, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a girlfriend…”

But Cassia knew Draven had a reputation for staying away from women.

After saying this, she paused, then asked, “With everything you’ve got going for you, why choose me?”

Draven took it as a compliment.

“If I picked anyone else, my family wouldn’t buy it. My grandpa wouldn’t approve, either.”

That only made Cassia even more confused.

“If you pick me, your family will believe it? Your grandpa will approve?”

“Yeah.” Draven was absolutely certain.

“Why?”

“Because I have really high standards.”

Cassia couldn’t help laughing at Draven’s answer.

Seeing her laugh, Draven felt like life was pretty perfect in that moment.

In the last week of classes, after school, Cassia slung her shoulder bag over her arm and left the classroom.

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