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Chapter 1
Thorne Group...
The clicking of computers was heard .Nobody made a sound ,even if the pin dropped it would be loudly heard .This was how it always was whenever the CEO of Thorne Group was present in the building.
Cassian Hawthorn the young CEO who had built himself in the age of 16 .Cold dominant and fearless as he was the fear is the possibility the only way you could describe him .If at the age of 29 he had never been seen with any women so there were many rumours that he was gay but it didn't seem like he even cared .Maybe until now
.....Cassian Hawthorn's office .....
"How in the hell could this happen", he said clearly frustrated over the phone .
Suppress all of this now and find out who is spreading this rumour, then ended the call with a frustrated sigh.It was clear he was angry, too angry .
Adrian... He called.then a small knock was heard.Come in .
Slowly the door happened revealing Adrian .
Yes boss ...he said nervously seeing how his boss was angry.
How did such news spread .
The photo when you tripped and l held you ...
Who made such news spread like this , he said calmly,a sly smirk on his face .
I was never a good sign .It is always calm before the storm.Boss.. I have some news .
He looked up at him urging him to continue.
Your grandfather wants to see you for dinner....he paused a bit and continued
I suspect that he wants to talk about the news spread by the media .
I have also been invited .
Cassian became silent for a moment. The silence killing Adrian as even his face was just unreadable.But he didn't want to show that he was intimidated by him .Even though they have known each other for ten years but it doesn't change the fact that Cassian was very .......He snapped out of his thoughts when he heard his Boss say.
Let's meet the old man tomorrow and see what he wants to say he said that small smirk is still there. He knew what his grandpa wanted and the dinner was just an excuse.
He stood up like a King in his own throne filling up the space in the room.After all he was well built and a dream guy for every woman in California.One would even think he was a celebrity with the amount of fans or women fawning over him.
It was already late so they could just go to the Old mansion now as it was very far from Thorne Group.
The ride to the mansion was very silent .Only the tapping of the laptop was heard as Cassian worked in the car .
I workaholic as always,Adriane thought even though he would not dare say his thought aloud .
.......Old mansion.......
The ride was very long and it took a long time to reach the old mansion where his grandfather lived .
As the guards saw him approach they opened the gate for him as he drove into the magnificent mansion where generations and generations of the Hawthorn family had lived It looked like one of the mansions from a fairy tale but cold ,too cold .
His family is old money.They have been rich for generations and generations but Cassian did not build his empire with the help of his families money.He did it by himself.His own blood and tears .It is probably one of the reasons why everyone respects him so much.
As the car pulled over.Adrian got out to open the door for him .His presence alone was enough to freeze the air of the poor servants who stood in lines bowing as their heads touched their knees.No one daring to make eye contact with him let alone physical touch .
The old butler whose family had served this family for generations slowly walked to Cassian .His eyes are full of experience.
The old master has been waiting for you at the dinner table he said ,his head slightly bent to show respect as he led him to the dinner table .
At the dinner table the Old master was already sitting but hadn't touched anything yet.He was sitting at the head of the table . Cassian took the seat in the last chair in the head of the table as both men sat opposite each other even though they were very far from each other .
The table was very long like one of those community tables where everyone brings and shares with everyone. The only difference is that they were the only ones present in the rooms as the butler had left after escorting him.
Hello Old man, he said his face showed no emotions.
You old punk , finally decided to listen to me,he replied to his face showing the same expression.
Let's get to the point why did you want to see me?
I see so we are going to the point he said laughing drly.Still the same expression.Well okay.
Are you gay? He finally dropped the big question.I swear you could feel the room's temperature drop drastically.Right at that moment it just happened that Adrian was just entering at the door.He stopped in his steps as he heard the question.
He had to answer an important call from the overseas investors and that is why he came later.He continued walking to the dinner table both of them staring at him as he went to sit next to Cassian.
No ,came his sudden reply,Cold and unbothered .
Then I want you to introduce a girl to me it three days and if you fail to do so .You will get married to the girl I choose for you ,he said with a calm expression like he hadn't just spoken words that were forbidden.
"marriage"
What the hell! came his shocked reply .
Adrian's jaw nearly dropped ....