When Love Finds Its Way Back (Cassienne and Dreston) novel Chapter 187

Chapter One Hundred And Eighty–Seven: He Felt Nothing.

In the opulent office of the Auralink System. Cassienne sat behind her desk, her posture straight, her focus entirely on the large monitor in front of her. Lines of data and system architecture diagrams filled the screen as she reviewed the development reports that had piled up during her absence.

Her fingers moved steadily across the keyboard.

Despite everything that had happened in the past few days, the hospital, the heartbreak, the emotional turmoil, she had returned to work with the same quiet authority that had earned her respect across the

company.

Work grounded her.

It was the one place where her emotions didn’t get to rule her.

Just as she finished reviewing one of the project summaries, a knock sounded at her office door.

Without looking up, Cassienne spoke.

“Come in.”

The door opened quietly. A man stepped inside.

Peter Steel, the Development Manager, walked forward with a tablet and several printed files in his hands. His expression looked slightly uneasy.

“Good day, ma’am,” he said respectfully.

Cassienne continued typing for a moment before finally lifting her eyes toward him.

“Morning, Mr. Steel.”

Peter approached the desk and placed the files carefully in front of her.

“I need you to go through these projects quickly before the work progresses any further.”

Cassienne’s brows lifted slightly.

She leaned back slowly in her chair, folding her arms as she studied him.

“Why is that my job?”

Her tone wasn’t harsh, but it carried clear authority. “What happened to Miss Ackley?”

Her gaze sharpened slightly.

“Why are you bringing her responsibilities to me?”

Peter shifted his weight awkwardly. He cleared his throat before answering. “I’m sorry, ma’am, but she is not at work today.”

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Cassienne’s expression remained calm, but there was something cold in her eyes now.

“And?”

“These projects are very important,” Peter continued carefully. “The team needs approval before moving forward.”

Cassienne didn’t respond at first. Instead, she picked up her phone. Peter watched silently as she dialed a number. The call connected after a few rings.

On the other end of the line, Tina’s voice answered.

“Hello.”

Cassienne’s voice remained calm and controlled. “If you’re not in the office tomorrow morning, consider yourself fired, Miss Ackley.”

The words were sharp and precise.

“You can’t just abandon your work without permission. Your presence is required here.”

Miles away, inside the VIP hospital room, Tina froze.

She stood beside the hospital bed, her phone pressed to her ear.

Across from her, Dreston watched her quietly. The moment he noticed the change in her expression, he spoke calmly.

“Put the phone on speaker.”

Tina hesitated.

Abigail, sitting beside the bed, frowned slightly. She didn’t like where this conversation might lead.

But Tina nodded obediently and pressed the speaker button.

Cassienne’s voice filled the room clearly.

“I am sorry, Miss Rhodes, but you know that I am with my man in the hospital,” Tina replied, forcing calm into her voice.

Her eyes flicked briefly toward Dreston as she continued. “Besides, you don’t have the authority to fire me. So stop threatening me.”

Tina had decided to use the call to her advantage. If Dreston heard this, perhaps he would defend her.

But Cassienne’s reply came immediately. “Oh really?” Her tone was ice–cold. “This is not a threat, Miss Ackley. This is a fact.”

She continued without hesitation. “My husband will be fine.” Her voice carried quiet confidence. “I know

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his mother is with him right now. I see no reason why you are still there.”

Abigail raised her eyebrows slightly. But Cassienne’s voice went on. “The company needs its workers to move on. And you are one of those workers.”

There was a brief pause. Then Cassienne delivered the final words calmly. “Like I said, if you are not in the office tomorrow morning, consider yourself fired.”

Her voice hardened slightly.

“Not even Dreston can save you.” Then she added one last sentence. “Don’t forget who you’re dealing with now.”

The call ended, and the phone went silent. Tina lowered it slowly. Her eyes shimmered as if she were on the verge of tears.

“Tina,” Abigail spoke calmly, “Cassienne is right, you know.”

Tina looked at her. But Abigail continued gently.

“Despite everything that has happened to her, she is back at the office working.”

Her gaze sharpened slightly.

“Tell me… what exactly are you doing here?”

Tina turned to look at Dreston. Maybe he would say something. Maybe he would defend her.

But Dreston remained silent.

His face revealed nothing. He simply watched her. And Abigail noticed that silence. A small smile appeared on her face. She understood what was happening.

Her son was confused. His mind was fighting to reconnect memories that were scattered and incomplete.

She didn’t want to make things harder for him.

So she spoke again. “Tina,” she said kindly, “I think you have done enough.”

Her voice softened. “You should return to work.”

She gestured lightly toward Dreston.

“He already knows that you care for him.”

Dreston finally nodded. “You should do as my mother said.”

His tone was calm. “You don’t have to worry about me.” He glanced toward Abigail. “My mother is here.”

Tina forced a small smile. But inside, her emotions churned violently. Leaving Dreston alone was dangerous.

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