4.19 Obsession's Odyssey

Cass glanced at his assistant, who held a bag of food. He passed it to Cass, who smiled and said, "Thanks."

While munching on his meal, Cass browsed houses, eager to leave the original house soon. Once he found a furnished one he liked, he promptly emailed the agency.

Texting his assistant, he returned to dispose of the bag. Cass opened his script, patiently awaiting the arrival of the others.

Shaoren entered, visibly surprised to see Cass. After closing the door and taking a seat at the head of the table, he opened his computer, glancing at Cass. A sense of unease overcame him; he felt he might have unintentionally hurt Cass's feelings earlier.

Before he could overthink it, he heard himself ask, "Are you alright?"

Cass mumbled, "En."

Shaoren frowned. He was aware that the entire cast had lunch together, and he wondered why Cass hadn't joined. He, Shaotian, and Minglan ate at a restaurant, it was his assistant who informed him upon returning.