This time, the sound of her own name spoken in Cassian's voice finally broke through her paralysing panic.
Through the haze, her focus sharpened just enough to see Cassian standing right in front of her.
"I am sorry..." That was the first sentence to leave her lips, causing Cassian to cock his head in confusion.
Cixi did not want Cassian Crown's name linked to hers any longer.
"Now, why would you be sorry?" Cassian asked in a dangerous, low tone.
Meanwhile, the entire crowd stood utterly still, watching the intriguing scene unfold before them.
Some had quietly slipped away, preferring a peaceful sleep or a quick hook-up with someone from the party over the dangerous crossfire of a mafia dispute over a woman.
Many, however, stayed behind, waiting for the situation to turn violent, their eyes gleaming with the morbid thrill of seeing who would throw the first punch.
Binge and his remaining men arrived quickly, taking their places beside Andi.
