Chapter 183

LYDIA’S POV

On the other end of the line, Cassian let out a long, heavy breath. The usual smug arrogance in his tone was completely gone, replaced by a rare hint of desperation. "Lydia, please just listen to me for one second," he pleaded, his voice dropping into a low, earnest register.

"I only did it because I care about you. The board at your firm is a shark tank, and I couldn't just sit back