Chapter 282

Damien Blackwood pressed his lips together, staying quiet for a moment before speaking in his low, smooth voice, “Its partner is that butler Mr.

Field’s dog. Guess they just got influenced by being around each other too much.”

“Cross-species love, huh? Sounds like true love to me,” Cassandra Taylor chuckled, nodding playfully.

“Nope,” Damien corrected without missing a beat. “It was during heat, no other options. Settle for what’s handy.”

“Oh…” Cassandra grabbed her glass and took a tiny sip of lukewarm water, trying to hide her awkwardness.

Damien caught sight of the soft blush creeping up her ears and smoothly changed the subject.

“Today was the court date for G&K’s lawsuit against Lillian Doyle. I had it postponed.”

“Why the delay?” she asked quickly.

“With the whole Vera Taylor situation going on, I figured I’d be gracious and give her a breather,” he said with unexpected gentleness.

“Since when do devils show mercy?” she