Cassie

Reflections...

Mirrors never lie. They show truths as your reflections. Your inner self will reveal truly in front of you.

But this time mirrors is going lie for me to the world.

I looked at mirror again.

My red evening gown was bold and beautiful. My dress was rather bold one. It had lower cuts and shows enough amount of cleavage. I wore matching ruby jewelry set. I want to look perfect. Just enough to I looked ravishing enough to get Benedict's attention. He will notice. I was sure of that.

Men had fallen for my attitude and wit. My charm like an old wine which will become an addiction.

And

For my money and power...

Even though I always receive lustful glance of men who think just because I am a widow I am an easy target. But Henry had thought me well how to keep this men on bay. And teach them good lesson often. None of them open their mouths. Who wanted to humiliate themselves in public by announcing they are beaten by a woman. But they do another thing in public to ruin me. Spreading rumors about my reputation. Calling me names that will ruin my name.

Since I am not in haste to marry soon, I never bothered.

But Benedict Hart. Will he believe the tales about me?

Today I am meeting my cheating ex-lover after a gap of eight years.

I was nervous. Nothing was wrong.

Still...

I will go through. And I had to.

The mirror showed duchess of Brimwood with attitude not the naive Cassandra, Who was dumped by Captain Hart. No one can fool this new Cassandra that easily.

I walked descended slowly to downstairs breathing heavily...

And as usual Gregory was waiting for me. He was smiling. And he knew.

"Who is going to be murdered today?" Gregory asked me teasingly.

"Captain Benedict Hart." I replied back.

"Cassie you are playing with fire. He is a dangerous man. You are inviting trouble. You know this will cause problems.”

Greg warned me again. I know he was concerned about me. But I was adamant about what I want. It is my path. My chosen way.

"You are also with me. Little acidic is always fun. And I promise I will keep away from trouble "I promised.

But I know well that to teach Benedict a lesson I am burning myself. But my quench of revenge need to be satisfied. Benedict Hart need to know what is he done to me. But what I am not sure is if he still affected by me. Eight years ago he dumped me just like used unwanted toy. Did he really love Cynthia? And they lived happily till her death. That thought alone is enough to make me restless. My love was dumped like a unwanted waste.

We reached Earl Fenton's party on time. Party looked elegant and grant. Guests are arriving slowly. Women looked at me with envy and men with admiration or lust. I walked without noticing anyone. And the glares followed me like a hawks.

My eyes were searching for him.

And I found him talking to a young lady. They were chatting merrily.

Suddenly I found myself becoming same old Cassandra again.

The jealous one.

The possessive bitch who will burn everything in love. The one who burned the world for love.

I tried to appear cool but failed miserably.

Did I still love him? Despite of what he did to me. I found my heart is beating fast with that question.

I want to shout no. But somewhere deep inside I know the answer. My eyes are about become teary seeing him again in front of me.

My Ben...

Greg noticed my change of composure and held my hands tightly and murmured.

"Control Cassie. You will give up true emotions soon. If you are this weak just by the site of Hart how will you accomplish your revenge?"

Greg's words hit me like a warning bell. Hit me like hammer. How can I forget that one word that give me hope to live on.

Revenge.

I want revenge on caption Hart for cheating on me.

Cassandra you can't be weak. He is a cheater.

You suffered because of him. He is answerable for that.

I chanted it like a mantra. I walked with confidence wearing a seductive smile.

Gregory was near me like a shadow. I know he still lacks confidence in me.

Then he noticed me. His eyes were like angry raven. Ready attack next moment and pounce me like a hungry wolf.

I felt his smile is gone when he saw Gregory near me.

Is Captain Benedict Hart still love me?

Is affected by the sight of me. But I saw he was affected by me.

I am still able to shake him. That give me immense satisfaction.

But then he began to dance with Lady Geneila Hardly royally ignoring me.

And I was mad. My Anger was slowly boiling inside. It will burn Benedict Hart fully.

Wait till he get the next shock...

The Biggest shock of his Life...

Ben pov

She was beautiful just like last time he saw her. Her dress made her more desirable to men around him. Which made him angry.

What the hell she was wearing. My inside monster woke up with full strength.

She is mine. His jealousy monster is wake now.

He pretended to listen Miss Hardly's ratings .But his eyes twisted the moment

Cassandra Greene walked in.

His Cassie ...

With him...

She is duchess now. One of the richest woman in England.

His anger increased when he saw a man stood closely to her.

"That is Gregory Winston. Most handsome bachelor in town. But that witch duchess won't leave him alone. Heard they were lovers. I wish I could be her place."

Miss Hardly said blue eyed looking at man called Gregory Winston who held Cassandra's hands tightly.

As he walked in crowd he heard many whispers.

Men adored her like a goddess whom they can't never get. Some are envious of Gregory Winston, Some boasted of how they seduced by Cassandra.

Women in their jealousy hated her. She was called many names. Cassandra Lockhart is a heartless bitch who uses men like tissue. And then throw them away in cold heart.

Ben found his to be rolling. What is truth and what is lie.

This can't be his Cassie.

She was pure innocent soul.

Benedict found his mind and brain in war.

What to believe? Truth which is in front of him or his love which whispers his Cassie can't never be wrong.

"Can I talk to you?" Somebody said tapping his shoulder.

Benedict turned back and shocked to see the person in front of him.

It was him Gregory Winston.

"Can I talk to you for minutes. " He repeated again.

Cassie's rumored paramour. Suddenly he wanted choke Greg to death. That too painfully.

"No, I don't have time. I am busy." Ben tried to walk away.

"You don't know me Caption Hart. I am you're..."

Be completing his words Ben yelled in anger.

I know you well. You are womanizer rich bastard and Cassandra's lover. "

Greg smiled which made Benedict as if he was mocking at him but Greg continued

"I am also solicitor to your late cousin Henry Lockhart and his best friend "

And

"He left you something in his will. Something change your life forever"

Cassandra's revenge has just began so she can be little weak at first sight.

Let's see how he will react once know contents of his cousin's will.

That will on next chapter...