Chapter 281

“…” Cassandra paused for a second, then raised an eyebrow and gave him a teasing smile. “Wow, didn’t expect Mr. Blackwood to follow celebrity gossip about Vera Taylor that closely.”

“What if I told you… it’s not about her, but about you?”

Damien looked at her with a calm smile, his whole presence still that classic mix of elegance and aloof charm.

“Having Mr. Blackwood pay such close attention to me? What an honor. I’m truly flattered,” Cassandra chuckled, half-joking and half-praising.

No doubt, this man had a serious talent for flirting. She’d been through this a few times already, but still, every time he turned on the charm, her heart skipped just a bit.

“Stop dodging.” Suddenly, Damien flicked a tiny paper ball right at her forehead—it hit dead center. A slow, amused smirk crept into his expression. “Now tell me, who’s your little crush?”

Cassandra rubbed her forehead, pouted a little, and said, “If you really wanted to know, you’d already ha