2024-08-31 14:48:07Al Vino could only hold himself together, trying to remain calm despite the anger and shame gnawing at him from within. On the other hand, Cassandra was still smiling coldly, her eyes keenly observing the people around her.
Al grasped Cassandra's hand tighter, a sign that he was ready to face whatever was coming. Cassandra also felt Al's hand, and she grasped back tighter as a sign of support.
Then, Cassandra took a step forward, drawing the attention of everyone at the party. "Well, if you all don't believe me, how about we prove it?" Cassandra said firmly. "You know how valuable this diamond necklace is, right?" Cassandra held up the diamond necklace Al Vino was wearing, displaying its mesmerizing sparkle.
All the guests at the party immediately fell silent, their gazes riveted on the necklace held by Cassandra. The diamond necklace was one of the most famous and desired treasures by many collectors. Few people knew about the origin of the necklace, but they all knew that only very rich and influential people could own it.
"This necklace is a relic of Al Vino Chandra's late mother, you must know how much this necklace costs, right? And to prove that Al Vino is the rightful owner of this necklace, we have the proper documents." Cassandra threw a sharp look at Crish and Angela.
"No way," Crish muttered in a low voice, while Angela looked utterly shocked. How could the necklace be back in Al's hands when he had already sold it.
"If anyone still has doubts about Al Vino's identity, I suggest double-checking the facts before accusing others. Because in the business world, judging someone by their appearance can be a fatal mistake."
The mood of the party became increasingly tense, with some of the guests beginning to avert their eyes from Al Vino, embarrassed by their earlier taunts.
However, Crish, with a gaze filled with disbelief, still tried to argue. "This must all be a trick! You can't possibly..."
Before Crish could continue, Cassandra cut him off with a stern tone, "Enough, Crish! Don't let your blind envy make you look stupid. I won't let anyone look down on my life partner."
Cassandra's words left Crish speechless. Angela, who originally wanted to add something, could now only remain silent and look at Al Vino.
Seeing the situation, Cassandra pulled Al Vino to the center of the room, "Tonight, I would like to introduce Al Vino Chandra, my life partner, and the legal owner of CAPTIVE COMPANY."
Suddenly, there was a moment of silence, before some of the guests started clapping as a form of respect and support. The clapping gradually grew louder and filled the room.
Crish, now looking even angrier, walked out of the room, leaving Angela still rooted to the spot. Angela knew that with Al Vino and Cassandra present, her plan with Crish would probably fail.
Cassandra turned to Al Vino, looking at him with a confident gaze. "Are you ready for this, Al? Because from now on, there's no point in backing down."
Al Vino looked at Cassandra with confidence, "I'm ready, Cassie. I won't run away from this responsibility." The two then shared a smile.
Al Vino was so lucky to have met Cassie, besides being beautiful, this woman was also very intelligent.
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Chapter 15
One year has passedThe lights in Cassie's company building were still on even though it was almost midnight. Inside the main room, Al Vino sat behind a large desk with a stack of documents that he still had to review. The work was tiring, but every achievement he made brought him satisfaction. Cassie stepped in without knocking. Her face looked tired, but there was a proud glint in her eyes when she saw her husband so focused. "It's late. You're not home yet?" she asked as she leaned against the door. Al smiled briefly without raising his head. "I still have something to finish. It's a progress report on the investment in the tech startup we just funded." Cassie walked over and sat on the edge of the table, crossing her legs. "You've really changed, Al. You used to be just a man who survived on strength and instinct. Now, you're a respected leader of the company." Al put down his pen, looking at him with great tenderness. "I wouldn't have gotten to this point without you, C
Chapter 14
"Attack him!" Hugo shouted. Al had expected that Hugo wouldn't let him go easily. However, he did not expect the execution order to come so quickly. One of Hugo's men slammed into his stomach with a hard fist, sending him staggering backward. Before he could catch his breath, another punch landed on his jaw. The salty taste of blood spread in his mouth. "Mr. Hugo doesn't like scum like you hanging around." Al spat blood onto the floor. "In that case, why don't you do it yourself?" his gaze was sharp, challenging the man standing in front. The man grinned, then gestured. Suddenly, the other two restrained Al's arms, allowing the first man to beat his body mercilessly. Their fists landed in his stomach, ribs, and face in rapid succession. Al tried to fight back, but with three opponents at once, his movements were limited. Pain pierced every inch of his body, but he gritted his teeth, refusing to give in. Just as the man was about to smash his elbow into Al's temple, a guns
Chapter 13
Ten o'clock at night, Al kept his eyes closed, but his ears caught Cassie's soft voice talking on the phone. "I want you to watch over Al Vino," Cassie's voice sounded weak but firm. "Don't let Uncle Hugo or his people touch him." There was a short pause, then Cassie continued. "I don't care how much it costs. I want her to be safe." Al held his breath. So, Cassie secretly hired a bodyguard for him? "Don't let him know," Cassie added before finally hanging up. Al opened his eyes slowly, staring at the ceiling of the room with various thoughts running through his head. So this is the price to pay for living in the world of the rich? Lives can be taken at any time, just because someone feels threatened or unacceptable. Cassie lay back down beside him. Her face looked tired, but the look in her eyes was still full of determination. "You're not asleep yet?" Cassie's voice was soft, noticing Al who was still awake. Al turned his head towards her. "Not yet. You're also stil
Chapter 12
Joe massaged his throbbing temples, while Al sat in the car seat breathing heavily. His face was bruised, blood still dripping from the corners of his lips. "We need to find out who wanted you dead, Young Master," Joe said in a tense tone. Al wiped the blood on his lips with the back of his hand. "They're not trying to kill me. They just wanted to give me a warning." Joe looked at him sharply through the rearview mirror. "A warning from who?" Al paused, his mind spinning rapidly. He had only been in Cassie's business for a few days, he hadn't made any enemies yet. If there was someone who wanted to get rid of him, then that person had already considered him a threat from the start. Elsewhere, a middle-aged man sat in a spacious room with large glass windows overlooking the city center. Hugo Benedict, Cassie's uncle, sipped his wine calmly. "Have you taught that man a lesson?" he asked in a low, yet authoritative voice. One of his men nodded. "We did, Mr. Hugo. We made su
Chapter 11
Al sat in the back seat with a serious face, reading the financial report that Joe had just given him last night. His eyes traced every number and strategy that needed to be understood, while the car driven by Joe drove at a steady speed on the highway. "So, this is Cassie's company..." Al muttered softly. He never imagined that he would be directly involved in the business world, especially with Cassie's decline. Joe who was sitting in the front seat glanced at Al through the rearview mirror. "Mr. Al, are you sure you don't want an extra bodyguard? I've had a bad feeling since earlier." Al sighed softly. "I don't need a bodyguard, Joe. This is just a trip to work, not a war." Joe snorted. "Yeah, but I don't feel good." Just as Joe finished speaking, a black car suddenly cut them off abruptly, causing him to hit the brakes hard. The car tires screeched sharply on the asphalt, almost hitting the vehicle behind. "Asshole!" Joe cursed while gripping the steering wheel tightly.
Chapter 10
Al sat by Cassie's bedside, holding her hand tightly. His face showed deep worry, while Cassie looked even weaker. Her body now looked fragile, but her spirit could still be seen from her eyes looking at Al. Perhaps this was one of Cassie's premonitions, she forced Al to become her pretend husband in order to protect her and save all the wealthy assets she had from irresponsible people, like her ex-fiancé. "Al, I can't go on like this. My body is getting weaker, and I know that I may not have much time left," Cassie said in a hoarse voice. Every word that came out of her mouth was heavy. Cassie was so sure that Al Vino Chandra was the right person."Don't talk like that, Cassie. You will recover. You're undergoing treatment, and I'm sure you'll recover," Al replied in a hopeful tone, even though he knew in his heart that Cassie was probably right.Cassie shook her head weakly. "Al, I have to be realistic. You know how I am. I can't take care of the company like I used to. I've thou
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