The Returned Heiress Who Had It All (Cassia) novel Chapter 549

Chapter 549 Her Idol

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The more she followed Cassia, the more she uncovered, the deeper her admiration grew. Long ago, Cassia had already become her idol.

Even though her husband knew Cassia personally, Cassia herself was far too low–key. She rarely appeared in public, and Gloria didn’t feel right intruding on her life just because of her own admiration. So despite everything, she’d never really had the chance to meet her.

When rumors started circulating back in Vrastin, whispers that her husband had taken a mistress, Gloria was the first to dismiss

them.

Didn’t she know her own husband’s character better than anyone?

There had always been beautiful women trying to use him as a stepping stone, but he kept his distance from all of them. Didn’t even spare them a glance.

Eventually, most took the hint and backed off, though some clung with embarrassing desperation.

Not that their schemes worried her. Richard always handled them immediately, right in front of her, ensuring those women never :rossed their path again.

So when she saw the photo Richard’s secretary sent her, with Cassia in it, she had leapt to her feet in excitement and flown over in a private helicopter without a second thought.

she’d arrived at Chesthale Peak a full day later, but the trip had been worth it. She was finally meeting her idol in the flesh..

Cassia looked at Richard, a trace of helpless amusement in her eyes. “So that’s why you suddenly asked me to take a photo with

lou.”

For his wife.

Still, Gloria considered her an idol? That was unexpected.

Richard slipped an arm around Gloria’s slender waist, grinning. “She’s absolutely obsessed with you. Ever since I went to buy Al ystems without her, she hasn’t stopped talking about you. More than she talks about me, honestly. If I hadn’t made this meeting lappen, I’d be properly jealous.”

iloria nestled against him and playfully punched his chest.

A grown man, jealous of a woman? Have you no shame at all?”

Richard laughed and tapped her nose affectionately.

What can I say? I’m just crazy about you.”

Gloria giggled softly.

Watching this couple, so openly and unapologetically in love, Cassia felt something inside her soften every single time.

‘It’s nice,” she said quietly.

Was she envious of Gloria? Perhaps, a little.

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Chapter 549 Her Idol

But if Gloria admired Cassia, Cassia equally admired what Richard and Gloria shared. Their love.

So when Gloria spoke of idolizing her, Cassia’s first reaction had been surprise.

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After all, who didn’t secretly hope to find someone whose love was pure, who held you truly and completely in their heart?

Would she ever find that? Could she?

Almost unconsciously, Cassia turned her head and looked at Draven.

And found him already looking at her.

She’d always believed it impossible, unrealistic. She couldn’t love, and no one was worth loving. So she’d never even allowed herself the possibility.

But then she met Draven.

Draven…

Her lips pressed together slightly, her thoughts drifting.

He had once asked her, “What kind of man do you think deserves you?”

She’d answered without hesitation, “Someone still waiting to be born.”

Perhaps his answer that day was right. “Maybe he was born long ago.” And maybe he was standing right in front of her now.

Draven noticed the way Cassia suddenly turned to look at him. Their eyes met.

For a moment, all the noise around them faded. The world narrowed to just her and the soft rustle of wind through the trees.

He found himself wondering what was going through her mind. She was looking at him so intently, as if she could pull him into her world.

She’d never looked at him quite like this before. Not for so long. Not since that afternoon when she’d lain in his arms, watching him just as intently.

The crowd had finally pieced together the situation. The young woman wasn’t a’mistress after all. Gloria knew her. Not just knew her, but held her in such high regard that it suggested Cassia’s status far exceeded Gloria’s own. Why else would a Laurent idolize anyone?

They weren’t fools. It didn’t take much to understand. And just like that, the way they looked at Cassia changed completely.

Faye clenched her teeth, staring at Cassia with undisguised resentment.

Seven stepped forward, approaching Cassia directly.

“Ms. Wood. I misjudged you before. I owe you an apology.”

He straightened and gave Cassia a firm, sincere nod.

The boss had instructed him to apologize, and he’d agreed. He’d just been enjoying himself too much to find the right moment. Now that moment had arrived, and he intended to follow through

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Chapter 549 Her Idol

t was simple. When you’re wrong about someone, you apologize. There was no shame in it.

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Some might find it embarrassing, but Seven didn’t see it that way. An apology cost nothing, while rumors and misunderstandings had real power to wound.

Rumors and misunderstandings hurt people. If you caused that hurt, even unintentionally, you made it right. Even stepping on someone’s foot by accident deserved an apology.

f you couldn’t bring yourself to say “I’m sorry,” what kind of person were you, really?

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