When Love Finds Its Way Back (Cassienne and Dreston) novel Chapter 262

Chapter Two Hundred Sixty–Two: She’s Undefeated So Far.

The arena pulsed with energy, and lights flashed across the massive space, cutting through the darkness in waves of color and motion.

The crowd roared in anticipation, voices rising and falling like a storm that refused to settle. Every screen, every banner, every angle of the stage reflected one thing.

This was not just a competition. This was an event.

The grand opening of the Apex Circuit had already shaken the world, but tonight felt different. There was tension in the air. A weight that went beyond entertainment.

Tonight, everyone was watching one name.

NULLWRAITH.

Backstage, the atmosphere was quieter and well controlled.

Cassienne sat in front of her setup, her fingers resting lightly on the edge of the desk. The glow from the

screen reflected in her ocean–blue eyes, steady and focused.

Tessa stood nearby, tablet in hand, going through final updates.

“Elena confirmed your schedule after the match,” she said. “Media requests have doubled.”

Cassienne nodded once. “Noted.”

Jessica leaned against the wall, arms folded, watching her closely. “You’re calm,” she said.

Cassienne’s lips curved slightly. “I am always calm before a game.”

Jessica smirked. “That’s what makes you dangerous, Cass.”

Across the room, Daisy and Aurora’s names lit up on Cassienne’s phone, messages flooding in.

Daisy: Destroy them, babe.

Aurora: Don’t forget to breathe.

Cassienne shook her head slightly, amused. Then she stood.

“It’s time,” Tessa said.

Cassienne picked up her headset, and her expression shifted. NULLWRAITH was ready.

The arena exploded the moment she stepped onto the stage. The lights dimmed for a second. Then, a spotlight hit.

“Ladies and gentlemen,” one of the commentators announced, his voice carrying across the entire arena, “the moment we have all been waiting for.”

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The screens lit up and her name appeared.

NULLWRAITH.

The crowd erupted. From the VIP section, Jessica stood, clapping slowly with a proud smile. Daisy was already screaming, completely unfiltered, while Corren and Merrick watched with composed satisfaction.

“Look at that reception,” the second commentator said, laughing slightly. “She’s not just a player anymore. She’s a phenomenon.”

Cassienne took her seat. Headset on. Hands steady. Then the screen shifted. Her opponent appeared.

CODE NAME: VYRAX

A female player. She’s tall, with sharp features. Her hair pulled into a tight braid, her expression cold and unreadable.

“She’s undefeated so far,” the commentator continued. “Three matches. Three wins. And both were good.”

“Vyrax doesn’t play safe,” the second added. “She studies her opponents and then breaks them.”

Vyrax sat down across from Cassienne. Their eyes met briefly. No acknowledgment, just understanding. This would not be easy.

The game began, while the arena fell into focused silence.

“Early aggression from Vyrax,” the commentator noted immediately. “She’s not holding back.”

Cassienne’s fingers moved across the controls with precision and smooth calmness.

“She’s testing her,” the second commentator said. “Trying to force NULLWRAITH into a defensive position.”

The pace increased as Vyrax pushed harder, faster, and more aggressively.

“She’s read her previous games,” the first commentator added. “She knows exactly where to strike.”

For a moment, it looked close. Jessica leaned forward slightly. “She’s good,” she muttered.

Daisy frowned. “I don’t like her.”

On the stage, Cassienne remained still. Then something changed.

“She’s adapting,” the commentator said, his voice rising. “Look at that shift!”

Cassienne’s movements became sharper, and more deliberate.

“She’s not reacting anymore,” the second commentator added. “She’s controlling the pace now.”

Vyrax hesitated just for a second. That was enough. But Cassienne struck. The momentum flipped.

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“THIS is what we’ve been waiting for!” the first commentator shouted.

The crowd roared.

Vyrax tried to recover, but it was too late. Cassienne was already ahead.

“She’s three steps ahead of her,” the second commentator said, almost laughing in disbelief. “This is

insane.”

Cassienne gave her final move. And then, silence–Then–Victory.

The arena exploded. “NULLWRAITH WINS!”

The crowd rose to their feet.

“WE LOVE NULLWRAITH!”

“WE LOVE NULLWRAITH!”

“WE LOVE NULLWRAITH!”

The chant spread like wildfire. Cassienne removed her headset slowly. Her expression, calm and controlled.

On the massive screens, live comments flooded in.

“SHE’S UNSTOPPABLE!”

“QUEEN OF THE GAME!”

“NULLWRAITH OWNS THIS CIRCUIT!”

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