Chapter 9 Meanwhile , at the most hisurious hotel in the city As one of the top elite families in the capital , the Whitmore Camp heir's birthday party naturally drew significant attention . The gums were al prominem figures from high society , but the man at the center of it all seemed distracted . Cassian's friends had noticed something was off too . " Hey , weird that Mara isn't here yet . Think she forgot ? " " No way ! When has Mara ever forgotten anything about Cassian ? " " True , but the party's more than half over . This is the first time she's ever been this late They exchanged glances , all eyes eventually landing on Cassian . Seeing him lost in thought , Marcus finally couldn't hold back " Dude , maybe you should call Mara and check what's up ? " " No need . She's just getting my gift ready , " Cassian reflexively shook his head . Though his friends still found it strange , they didn't push further . Maybe they were just overthinking it The party had reached the gift - giving portion . Marcus and the others had already presented their gifts , and now it was fuliette's turn . Though Marcus and the crew couldn't stand Juliette for abandoning Cassian years ago , it was his birthday , so they kept their mouths shut . Until she stepped forward , blushing as she offered her carefully prepared gift with both hands . " Cassian , this is my- " But before she could finish , Cassian's face went white after glancing at his phone . In full were at everyone , he shoved past her and bolted for the ent " Ah Caught off guard , Juliette was knocked to the ground. The sharp pain brought tears to her eyes . She instinctively tried to call our to Cassian , but the man who usually put her first didn't even look back as he ran out of the ballroom Everyone stood there stunned , unsure what had happened Marcus and the others were equally blindsided by the sudden turn of events . Someone remembered Mara's absence , their face going pale : " Sha . something must've happened to Mara . " They all started panicking and rushed after him , leaving Juliette alone on the floor . When she heard their parting words , her teeth clenched in fury . Mara , always fucking Mara ! But no one cared what she thought . When Cassian raced back to the villa , the house was completely empty . Still refusing to accept it , he went straight upstairs and searched every possible place . But there was nothing Not only had Mara vanished , but everything connected to her had disappeared too He stood dazed in the empty room , staring at the message on his phone and the number below it . After a long moment , as if suddenly remembering something , he dialed that number . Even he didn't realize his hands were shaking uncontrollably as he made the call The dial tone rang incessantly in his par , turning his thoughts into chaos . Tapter 9 . When the call automatically ended , the doorbell rang . He had no idea how he made it downstairs to open the door . Bees Looking frantic , he still felt like none of this was real . " Cassian , why'd you suddenly leave ? Did something happen to Mara ? He forced himself to ignore the strange , painful tightness in his chest . Opening his mouth , he stayed silent for a long time before finsdly anmeerby in a hoarse voice " Mara said … she's gone . " In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. What sets "Coaching His Heart" apart is its tender portrayal of characters navigating through unspoken feelings in a world where vulnerability reigns supreme. With each page turned, readers are drawn deeper into a web of emotions that resonate long after the final chapter. Experience the magic of "Coaching His Heart" on CrushReel, where this sweet romance awaits your discovery.