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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working at my

After the bet yesterday, he must be looking for another job. He has to earn more to afford his sensational wedding,” Richard mocked sarcastically. “However, I

for that.”

set on humiliating yourself. Why else would you brag

Hotel for our wedding reception. You’re only an employee riding a bicycle. How will you ever

to Luna. el, have you?

majestic it is.

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

news about our deal yesterday night. The first headline of the day is about Southlake Corporation’s new

in Southlake City knows about it. I’ll wait and see how you handle the aftermath when

to organize a proper wedding!”.

as they spoke in turns. He

are you here?”

his wedding arrangements to Sylvia and was confident in her.

Corporation’s CEO. So, he wanted to know why this

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

that Richard here has an uncle working as a project director in this

see.” In his mind, Caspian immediately

a loser leeching off your wife. Yet you’re here to apply for a job? I’m afraid you aren’t even qualified to be a janitor.

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is Southlake Corporation we’re talking about.

he wasn’t in a rush to

to see what other mockery they would throw his way. Then, he would pay

they had said.

you need a job for more income, you can always drop on your knees and beg me for it. For Alicia’s sake, I’ll get my uncle to assign you a post as a janitor,” said Richard.

be mindful of how he behaved yesterday as it was Marilyn’s birthday

arrogant. But now, he

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

enough, I can get my uncle to hire you as a “ity guard. It’s not

as you sip your coffee.”

him and post it on social media.

his job today,” said Caspian. Then,

Alicia at the entrance.

senses. “What did that

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says that your uncle will

loser! Stay where you are. Let me teach you a lesson!” He flew into

pulled him back. “Richard, we’re in Southlake Corporation. We can’t act rashly. People like us shouldn’t bother about losers like him. Let’s pay him back when we have the chance.”

it and realized she was right. Then, he relaxed his clenched fists.

They were meeting Wilson Hudson, Richard’s uncle, who

Caspian followed the instructions on Sylvia’s message and

elevator door opened, he saw a pretty woman standing right outside. She was

Southlake Corporation’s vice president,

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