Trail of Deception

Cassian caught Valerie's incoming punch with a chuckle.

Valerie tried to pull her hand away but she was trapped firmly in Cassian's grasp. By now, even her ears had turned red from embarrassment.

Fortunately, someone knocked on the door at this moment.

"Mr. Vane, Mr. Byron is here. I don't know why he's throwing a tantrum. Do you want to take a look?" Ian Cobb called out.

Cassian frowned and his e