Chapter 228
""Joe truly has some impressive talents,"" Cassie commented, pausing for effect.
Joe subtly shifted his position, allowing Cassie and Richard a more private space to converse. Cassie awaited Richard's inquiry about the photo, but he remained silent, his gaze reflecting a blend of admiration, fear, and resignation.
Cassie found herself at a loss for words. ""Um... Mr. Hernandez, did I leave you with any lingering effects from last night's shock?"" she asked.
""Not at all, you actually invigorated me,"" Richard replied, his laugh echoing in the room. ""Miss Brooks, the highlight of my trip to Madison was meeting you. Would you consider us friends?""
""But the photo..."" Cassie tried to interject.
Richard dismissed her concern with a wave of his hand. ""If you're fond of the photo, keep it.""
Cassie's lips twitched in disbelief. Why would she want to keep such an inappropriate photo of him? ""You're not upset about me undressing you last night, or humiliating you...?""
Richard's body tensed, his voice strained. ""Your words were truthful, can I really blame you?... Achoo!""
He wiped his nose rather clumsily. ""Miss Brooks, if there’s anything more I can assist you with, don't hesitate to ask. I'm at your service.""
Cassie contemplated for a moment before venturing further. ""You must have taken some videos with Olivia, right?""
Richard's expression softened, as if he recognized a kindred spirit in Cassie. ""I didn't expect you to understand me so well.""
Cassie flushed with embarrassment. She had merely read some psychology books; she assumed someone as disturbed as him would typically record such encounters. ""No, I didn't mean...""
""I understand, I have plenty of videos. You want to use them against Olivia? I can send them to you immediately, but... promise you won't show them to anyone else, especially not your boyfriend.""
The thought of Joe discovering she had seen those videos... he'd probably be livid.
Cassie hesitated, a peculiar idea forming in her mind.
""Okay,"" she agreed. ""I'll blur out your face.""
Richard hurriedly transferred the videos to her.
Cassie received the videos, maintaining an outward appearance of calm, but inside, a storm was brewing.
In reality, she had only casually mentioned wanting the videos. Given Richard’s arrogant demeanor the previous day, she didn't expect him to comply. But today, he was like a different person, and she knew it wasn't merely due to the threat of the photo.
""Joey, what are you doing here?"" she suddenly called out, looking past Richard.
Richard jolted with fear.
Joey?
Joseph?
He spun around with a placating smile, only to find no one there. He paused, glancing back at Cassie to see her eyes filled with a peculiar expression.
""Does Mr. Hernandez know Joseph? Why did you seem so frightened when you heard me call his name?"" she inquired, her mind gravitating towards a shocking possibility. ""You both share the last name Hernandez. Could it be...?""
""I have no idea what you're talking about. I don't even know a Joseph,"" Richard quickly denied, waving his hands dismissively in fear.
Cassie laughed. ""With Mr. Hernandez's reputation, you're the kind of man who'd stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Ruthless, relentless. How could a few pictures of mine intimidate you? If you don't confess, then I’ll just have to return to Joseph...""
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