Chapter One Hundred and Forty Nine

Cassie felt overwhelmed with all the decorations she saw at the gym. You did all these she said while hugging her sister. Anything for you Princess Fiona whispered in her ear.

Now let me look at you, Fiona sized her up and down. Her dress complimented her every curve. The face that looked so much like hers. You are beautiful, she said to her.

Thank you, Cassie said, blinking back tears. Look at you ruining that beautiful makeup on your face Turner said behind them.

Let’s all have a look at the birthday girl Ahn chimed playfully making Fiona think how he does it. The guy flipped from one mood to another.

She was sure he was sad after their conversation earlier and now he is back at his usual tease. Here comes the rest of it, Cassie winked then allowed herself to be hugged and cooed from one person to another.

Thank you all for coming and wishing me, Cassie said to them. She watched everyone raise their flute to her. They all are the most prominent men in the whole of New York.

Three years have passed since she came here with her sister to New York, they were so young and broke. Young still but they now have the connections they craved in the past.

Her dream to be a designer is finally coming into place. Her sister’s dream was to help those who she could also come into place.

Overwhelmed by all that was happening so much that she started crying. Now there, Thompson said to her then went down on his knees.

I never want you to be a crybaby, he told me placidly. Cassie Williams, he called her name in full. For some time we have been together.

I remember when we first met, it was rocky and funny. Since then I couldn’t get you out of my mind and slowly you crept into my heart and made yourself at home in it.

I have been an asshole, yes especially when I lost my mother but you stood and you believed in me all through it all. Encouraging me and making sure I stuck to the path.

For you, I changed my view of things and for you, I became better. My errant emotions become more clear and plain to see. Because of you Cassie Williams I know what it means to cherish the life I have been given.

I was able to scale through all my hurdles because you stood and now I am a better man. Words can’t explain what you mean to me and for this, I am asking right here in front of the family we have built together “Will you marry me?”.

I,,,, Cassie went on her knees. Her heart felt full. Her lips trembled as she tried to speak.

But she couldn’t say a word so she flung her arms around him and wept.

Sorry… she sniffed. It's okay, he placated her lovingly. Just waiting for you.

Yes, she said finally after gathering her thoughts. I will marry you, so put the ring on.

Thompson slid the ring on her finger and kissed it fervently. Thank you, he whispered and then kissed her lips in a sweet long kiss that made the men laugh.

My stalker, she said in between the kisses, making him laugh.

Now, if you will, love birds. Jamie chimed, let's party.

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Xavier watched them as they rejoiced with cold eyes. After three months he hasn't been able to restore his pride to normal.

Now the twit of a child he has is of no use. He watched them through the camcorder he had implanted at the gym through someone he had placed there.

As they all did the merry and danced all round Xavier fixed his eyes on Ahn. Ahn Cowell, he muttered his name.

I think it is time I start laying my cards Xavier thought cynically.

Let’s pay Fiona Williams a visit Xavier stated.

***

Meanwhile at the Psychiatric hospital.

Trisha is seen sitting in a corner, her beautiful face looks worn out from all the trauma she’s had to go through.

Her clothes looked tattered and her once prided fingers had a lot of holes in them. Her fingers bleed from the constant peeling of the wall in silent protest.

When she first got there she thought she would be out in a matter of a few days with the amount of connection her parents had but who knew that the bitche’s sister was such a scary person?

She remembered the scrawny little woman who tended her hand when she needed care for it months ago.

Nothing to show for except for a pretty face but how could she manage to bag a business prodigy like Maxwell Harold?

Maxwell Harold is the business world god and she couldn’t phantom how “that good for nothing to have him at her beck and call.

Not all Turner, who knew the cold man she had met at the site, was the business world's most mysterious man.

She closed her eyes in trepidation. Now those bitches have got her done in definitely from sleeping with lots of them.

And Thompson was angry that she had slept her way up when he is currently with a whore himself.

She threw the table in front of her in annoyance. I will kill her she muttered angrily.

Hello there! A man whom she presumed to be in his late thirties greeted her.

You need to calm that anger of yours if you want to go far, the man stated.

His words pricked at her but she brushed it off. Who are you? She asked and what do you want?

Me? The man said to her. No one, important.

I want many things but first we need to get you out of here, then we can talk.

Can you get me out of here? She asked with hope clearly written all over her face.

Yes, I can and I will. So, let’s get going.