The Fight at the Asset Museum
Lianna stared at Cassian, her eyes brimming with tears and deep disbelief, standing at the threshold of the CEO's office. Agent D had just finished clearing the space. The air was still cold, and a sharp scent of disinfectant mixed with a faint trace of smoke lingered in the room.
"Cassian... who are you, really?" Lianna repeated, her voice pleading for honesty. "You said you were just fixing accounting records, but you just took down Stark and proved you were stronger than Grandmother. And that title... Mr. Northvale? Who is that?"
Cassian felt every word pierce him. He had won the domestic battle, securing Lianna as CEO, but he had lost the chance to keep his secrets hidden for a bit longer.
"I'll explain everything, Lianna," Cassian said, his voice roug
