CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ONE - Footprints in the Sand

Cassius knocked on Clarissa's office door, his excitement barely contained. "Come in!" Clarissa called out. As Cassius entered, Clarissa looked up from her desk, eyebrow raised. "Well, this is a surprise. To what do I owe the pleasure, dear brother?" Cassius grinned, leaning against the doorframe. "I need your help with something... special." Clarissa's eyes narrowed playfully. "Special, huh? This wouldn't happen to involve a certain brunette who's stolen your heart, would it?" "You know me too well," Cassius chuckled. "I want to surprise Mara with a trip to Cancun. Think you can help me pull it off?" Clarissa's face lit up. "Oh, that's perfect! She'll love it. What do you need me to do?" "Can you arrange everything? Flights, hotel, the works. I want it to be a complete surprise." "Consider it done," Clarissa nodded, already reaching for her phone. "When are you planning to leave?" "Tomorrow morning, if possible. Think you can work your magic that quickly?" Clarissa scoffed p