But he couldn''t let things with Ynda get so tangled that it would ruin years of brotherhood with Cassius.


    Trying to keep his cool, Remington spoke in a low voice.


    "Ynda and Liz grew up together. Ynda''s always been there for her, especially when she was younger, and eventer on. I mean, Ynda even got hurt during our wedding. I''m really grateful to her."


    Especially since he found out that Lizetta had gone through a mild depression.


    Back then, when Thaddeus Gardenia was in aa, Ynda was practically the only one there for Lizetta.


    And it was Ynda''s troubles that pushed Lizetta to finally decide toe back to Zion City.


    Remington was genuinely thankful to Ynda from the bottom of his heart.


    The main issue was that if Ynda got hurt because of Cassius, Lizetta would take


    it out on him. That would definitely not score him any points.


    This was quite a serious matter.


    With that in mind, Remington tightened his grip on Cassius''s shoulder, hisrge hand squeezing slightly as he continued.


    "Mrs. Darlene has always hoped you''d marry some heiress who can support you in your career. She already conceded when you insisted on going into the


    entertainment industry; she''s not likely to budge on your marriage. You and Ynda just aren''t a match."


    Hearing Remington mention his mother, Cassius''s expression darkened further.


    His mother, Darlene Simpson, came from the old-money Simpson family, and as the only daughter, she always had high standards and was fiercelypetitive.


    Unfortunately, her first marriage was a disaster. She married a cheating bastard.


    His mom swiftly divorced the scumbag, who was involved with a minor celebrity from the entertainment world.


    No sooner had she divorced him than the bastard brought the celebrity into his home and announced her pregnancy the following month.


    Mrs. Darlene Simpson couldn''t stomach the humiliation, so she quickly married into the more prestigious Sterling family and had Cassius.


    It served to silence those who mocked her.


    The downside? Cassius''s dad already had a son from a previous marriage.


    Mrs. Darlene Simpson wanted


    Cassius to outshine both his half-brother and the son of her ex-husband''s mistress. But Cassius refused topete with his brother for the family fortune; he insisted on joining the entertainment industry.


    His mother was furious back then, and now Cassius was considering marrying someone like Ynda, who had no significant family background. It seemed impossible.


    Especially since her ex-husband''s son had married ady from the old-money Warner family of Zion City two years ago.


    Cassius thought about how his mother seemed to nag him about matchmaking


    every waking moment, and it was giving him a headache.


    Besides, he and Ynda weren''t like Remi and Lizetta, who had a solid foundation of over ten years. They were just having fun, and Ynda agreed to it. It was all supposed to be right-hearted, and now everyone was pushing for marriage. It was way too soon!


    Cassius rubbed his aching forehead, feeling utterly frustrated.


    Why did it seem like everyone was pressuring him to get married?


    He ran a hand through his short hair in exasperation.


    "But now, Ynda doesn''t want to be tangled up with you anymore."


    Surely Cassius didn''t think that just because a girl was with him, she should be grateful for being his mistress, right?


    Remington finished speaking in a low tone, withdrew his hand, and turned to leave.


    He''d said everything he needed to. If Cassius had any sense, he''d know what to prioritize.