Chapter 97

The sound of knocking on the door forced Alano, who was closing his eyes in his office, to force them back open. It had been two days since Alano had been able to sleep, consumed by thoughts of his separation from Cassa. He often dreamed of how beautiful their marriage had been.

Regardless of their separation, Alano had once experienced the beauty of marrying Cassa. For the first time in a hundred years, his heart beat again.

"Yes, come in!" Alano said, looking at who was entering his office at this late hour after work.

Dawson entered Alano's office, dressed as immaculately as always and looking expensive.

"Sorry to disturb you," Dawson said, glancing at Alano with an unfriendly stare.

"Yes, what is it? Is there something important you want to tell me?" Alano asked, sitting upright with curiosity as to why Dawson had come all the way to the office, especially because Dawson had been reassigned.

Dawson looked at