The Returned Heiress Who Had It All (Cassia) novel Chapter 481

Chapter 481 Words That Cut Deep

Chapter 481 Words That Cut Deep

Kaleb couldn’t answer a single question the man had just asked him.

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The crowd wasn’t stupid. With just a little comparison, it was now easy to see who truly cared about the girl and who didn’t.

“And one more thing,” Draven continued calmly. “Why did you say something that was so easy to make people misunderstand? Were you trying to push Cassia into the storm? Were you secretly hoping public pressure would force her to say yes to you?”

His gaze was sharp, like a blade. His words were even sharper. In front of everyone, he peeled away Kaleb’s mask–layer by layer.

“You didn’t just harass her. You never truly put Cassia first. You said nice things and forced your ideas onto her, thinking that was love. That’s what you call liking someone? If that’s what love means to you, then it’s completely worthless.”

Cold sweat poured down Kaleb’s back. The ugly truth he had been hiding was fully exposed, right there in the open.

He had nothing to say. Not because he didn’t want to argue, but because every word hit the mark.

Every single one was the truth.

“Trash,” Draven said flatly, shooting Kaleb one last look. He opened the door of the luxury car and got in.

“Drive. Dunstino Bay,” Draven said.

“Yes, boss,” Jason replied.

The luxury car pulled away. Seven followed closely from behind.

Kaleb was left standing there alone.

With the main characters gone, the crowd slowly scattered.

A few lingered behind, pointing at Kaleb and whispering cruel remarks.

“I can’t believe it. I actually felt sorry for him. I thought he was devoted. Turns out he’s just a schemer. Guess you really can’t judge people by looks.”

“And he said he’d take care of her for life? Pft, he didn’t even care about her. Trying to trap her with tricks, how shameless. Good thing that girl isn’t blind.”

“That handsome guy was right. Total trash.”

When he heard the word “trash” again, Kaleb’s pupils shrank. He whipped his head around, eyes bloodshot

“Say that again!” he shouted. “Say it if you dare!”

The people who had spoken jumped in fright. Kaleb had lost control, they quickly moved away, as if avoiding a disease,

“Crazy guy! Let’s go!”

“Psycho! Be careful; don’t cross him! Don’t want to land yourselves a spot in the hospital”

Even as they left, they kept shooting him strange looks.

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10:49 am

Chapter 481 Words That Cut Deep

Kaleb clenched his fists. His eyes were red, veins bulging on his forehead.

He needed to vent. If he didn’t, he felt like he was going to lose his mind.

He kicked over a trash can, ripped off his tie, yanked open the buttons of his shirt, then stormed to his car and drove off.

Inside the Bugatti, Draven noticed Cassia staring at him, her eyes bright, as if she had just discovered something new.

“What?” he asked. “Is there something on my face?” He reached up and touched his cheek.

Cassia kept looking at him.

His face was clean. There was nothing there.

“You just called him trash,” she said.

“So?” Draven replied. “Was I wrong?”

“No,” Cassia said. “It’s just… that word sounded strange coming from you. It doesn’t feel like the usual you.”

That caught Draven’s interest.

“The usual me?” he asked. “What do you think I’m usually like?”

Cassia rested her hands on her knees and gently rocked back and forth, thinking seriously for once.

“Quiet. Mature. Calm. Hard to approach,” she said slowly. “Like a-”

“Like what?” Draven asked.

“Like an old man sitting under the tree at the park and … feeding the birds?”

Draven fell silent.

His face darkened instantly.

Seeing his reaction, Cassia couldn’t hold it in. She let out a soft chuckle.

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Usually, this man hid his emotions perfectly. No matter what happened, he stayed calm and unshaken, as if nothing in the world could disturb him.

Seeing him like this now felt surprisingly fun.

Draven shook his head, helpless, but still full of affection.

After a moment, Cassia leaned forward slightly. Her longer hair slipped down from behind her shoulders.

She reached down and adjusted the crystal anklet around her ankle.

Draven tilted his head, smiling warmly. “Do you like it?”

Jason glanced at the center rearview mirror by accident and saw the smile blooming on Draven’s face.

It startled him so much he almost slammed the gas pedal.

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Chapter 481 Words That Cut Deep

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This friend of his always maintained the same poker face, even when hanging out with their group of buddies. He never smiled.

But just now, he actually saw Draven, who was always serious and reserved–smile?

And it wasn’t just a quick, passing smile. Jason noticed that Draven had been looking at that girl the whole time, smiling at her.

Was the iceberg finally melting? In his lifetime, was he really going to witness the day the ice finally melted?

Did that mean Draven had stayed in Zrario for a long time because of her?

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