Chapter 1338: Marrying me would be worse than death

When Dean first approached Cassandra, he had been kind, charming, and funny. Their first meeting was just a chat over coffee, but even after finishing their drinks, they kept talking. And it was clear-Dean had shown interest in Cassandra.

That was why she felt a little torn.

Cassandra had harbored a long-time crush on the number one student in the Star Section. She had liked him so much that, back in the day, she started resenting Finn. After all, her engagement to Finn-and how others teased her about her fiancé had made her feel as if she had no freedom to like anyone else.

Had Finn ever told her he wanted that marriage, she would've hated him to the core. But Finn and Cassandra had always been on the same page. Their mutual reluctance had been the foundation of their friendship.

In other words, when she had accidentally bumped into Dean that day, a silly thought crossed her mind.

What if... she gave it a try with him?

Sure, Cassandra was with Jonathan. But for the longest time, they hadn't put a label on it. They were only just starting. So, even if she knew she might hurt Jonathan in some way, the idea of being with Dean had lingered.

But then something changed.

Why did Cassandra get rid of that thought?

Why did she suddenly stop talking-or even thinking about it?

It wasn't as if she woke up one day and simply changed her mind.

It was that moment when Jonathan had mentioned Dean and warned her about the Piersons.

At the time, she didn't want to dwell on it. But she couldn't help it.

After all, she had gone to the same university as Dean, yet even when they had crossed paths, he had never spared her a glance. Even when Cassandra had approached him briefly back then, he had merely smiled, said a few words, and

left.

It wasn't as if he hadn't known who she was.

Dean had known her.

had rarely attended school, with his sharp mind, he knew everyone in the Star Section-their names, their ages,

So she asked herself:

approached

it not been

answer, Cassandra had made some deliberate choices. One

in hushed whispers,

had answered her question-like

could anyone blame

end, she simply felt like she should've

least Finn had been genuine toward her. At least he hadn't wanted her just

[Present Time]

while

you want, Director Dean Pierson?" she asked, her voice sharp. "I'm giving you

smirked, chuckling. "You're far better

back to him, only to find his

of the Star Section," he murmured, studying her face up close. "I didn't see it

had portrayed herself as the last time they

pretense. And I'm assuming you already know our family meeting was postponed." She exhaled sharply. "So I'm really not in the mood for whatever game you're playing

this time firmer. "Get

We were classmates back then-calm down," he mused, entertained by the chaos flickering in her

added, "You and that bastard...

"What?"

making her stiffen, her neck tightening with

you dragged me

his head. "Just before I saw you, I was thinking of

"...What?"

thinking you should just marry me. I mean, compared to your fiancé, I'm the better match in terms

want to punish you," he added. "Marrying

for you.

seem like

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