The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 14 The New CEO

The next morning, a shocking piece of news spread across Southlake City.

An anonymous billionaire had bought over Southlake Corporation, the largest enterprise in the city, with 30 million dollars. The purchase had taken place overnight.

The company now had a new CEO. The former CEO declared his resignation, and his successor would be

a competent young man.

The news spread like wildfire.

Even the older citizens, who were out early for breakfast, were talking about it.

Every elite family in the city held urgent meetings.

They exchanged information and were wondering who could’ve bought over Southlake Corporation with

such a huge amount of money.

Waking up in Willow’s villa, Caspian received a message from Sylvia.

She said he could now take over as the CEO of Southlake Corporation.

He wasn’t in a rush to do so. After getting out of bed, he considerately prepared a delicious breakfast.

Then, he waited for Willow to wake up and have breakfast together.

Willow was exhausted last night. She woke up later than she usually did.

“I’ll go to a wedding planner in a while. Come with me,” she said as she ate her breakfast.

“I’ll handle our wedding arrangements. I told you-you’ll be the happiest bride in the city!” he said.

“Are you dreaming? There are only a few days left, and you’re still fooling around!” she remarked

coquettishly.

“Honey, you can go to the office if you want to. Or you can rest at home if you like. Don’t worry about the

wedding.

“Also, I’m not going to work today. I have something else to attend to. I’ll take my leave.” After he finished speaking, he pecked her on her forehead and left.

Then, he went to Southlake Corporation on a bicycle. As he arrived, a speeding Audi braked before him.

The people who came out of it were none other than Alicia and Richard.

Upon seeing him at the entrance, Alicia asked curiously, “Caspian, what are you doing here?”

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you working at my cousin’s company? Why? Has my cousin fired you?”

answer is obvious. After the bet yesterday, he must be looking for another job. He has to earn more

for that.”

dead set on humiliating yourself. Why else would you brag about having a wedding many times grander than

know that we’ve booked an entire floor at Lunar Hotel for our wedding reception. You’re only an employee riding a bicycle. How will

voice oozed with sarcasm. “You haven’t been to Luna. el, have you? You have no idea how

majestic it is.

Hotel is the most luxurious save for Jade Dragon Grand Hotel, which is the grandest hotel in Southlake City. I’ll let you

the news about our deal yesterday night. The first headline of the day is

about it. I’ll wait and see how you handle

fail to organize a proper wedding!”.

them as they spoke in turns. He felt irritated by their speeches. He asked

are you here?” 1

his wedding arrangements to

was now Southlake Corporation’s CEO. So, he wanted to know why this tiresome

of course! Southlake Corporation has a new CEO starting today. We want to take this opportunity to propose a project on

should know that Richard here has an uncle working as a project director in this company. His uncle determines who should or should not take charge

In his mind, Caspian immediately decided

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talking about. Not everyone can work here.”

wasn’t in

to see what other mockery they would throw his

they had said.

can always drop on your knees and beg me for it. For Alicia’s sake, I’ll get my uncle to

to be mindful of how he behaved yesterday as it was Marilyn’s birthday banquet. He

arrogant. But now, he showed

if his uncle agrees. Hurry up and beg us!” Alician

hard enough, I can get my uncle to hire you as a “ity guard. It’s

surveillance images as you sip your coffee.” Richard wanted to take the chance to

He could then record him and post it on social media.

job today,” said

Alicia at the entrance.

regained his senses. “What

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he says that your uncle will lose his

he say such things about my uncle! Hey, loser! Stay where you are. Let me teach you a lesson!” He flew into a rage and had the urge to beat

act rashly. People like us shouldn’t bother about losers like him. Let’s pay him back when

realized she was

meeting Wilson Hudson, Richard’s uncle, who was working there as

CEO’s office was on the 66th floor. Caspian followed the instructions on Sylvia’s

saw a pretty woman standing

Corporation’s vice

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