The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 30 No Projects for the Stewart Family

“Sure! I’ll be there with my priciest cars!” promised Jordan.

“I can even fly there with a helicopter, let alone a luxury car,” said Felix.

“I know the best how to be showy,” said Zac.

“The cars in my garage are getting dusty. I’ll bring all of them,” said Harris.

Sylvia explained, “I wouldn’t have troubled you with such matters if it weren’t for Ms. Alicia. She is the second daughter of the Stewart family. She insists on competing with Lord Caspian to find out whose

wedding is grander.

“Coincidentally, both weddings are on the same day. So, we need your help to keep up appearances. How

could Lord Caspian’s wedding lose to someone else’s?”

Everyone in Southlake City knew about that now.

“Oh? How arrogant. How dare she compare herself to Lord Caspian? She’ll only bring disgrace to herself.”

“Is she stupid?”

“We’ll be sure to crush her when the day comes!”

The heirs expressed their views.

Sylvia reminded them, “Alright. That’s all. I have other matters to attend to. You’re all reputable figures in Dhord City. You should know what to do when the time comes.

“Remember, you and your cars must be in Southlake City on the morning of the 30th. Don’t act on your

own whims!”

It was dark. Alicia and Henry approached Willow right after she reached home.

“What do you want?” Willow was frustrated at the sight of them.

“Oh, Willow. Are we not allowed to visit you just because? But, indeed, we do have something to talk to

you about,” said Henry. He smiled awkwardly.

“What is it?” Willow asked.

you’re the project director of Southlake Corporation

he said.

beat around the bush,”

to the point,” said

Grandma’s request. She hopes you

by handing us several projects from Southlake

of Stewart Group. Why would she ask you two

Willow asked impassively.

Stewart family consisted of a bunch of self-righteous

outright ignore her when she was of no use to them.

been inconsiderate. Nevertheless, we’re still a family. Please help us.” It was Alicia’s first time

humbly with

said

You won’t even

I just can’t. The CEO has declared

Stewart family.”

Stewart Group.

during the interview-it was the CEO’s decision. She dared not

your excuse is believable? Do we look like fools to

Southlake Corporation in any way. There’s no reason for them

refuse our collaboration!”

like.” Willow didn’t want to waste her

you’re now Southlake Corporation’s project director?

your help, we’ll still flourish!” With that, Alicia stood and stomped

unreasonable!” Henry left too.

preparing dinner. He overheard the entire

they would admit defeat and be kinder with their

project. After all, he

to know better. That was not how they should act

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such matters. Anyway, the Stewart family would be on the losing end.

went to the

ask of you. Can you put in a word or two so

this from her after how Alicia and Henry treated her.

new to your job. If you do this, others will think you’re using

look at their attitudes. Let’s talk about it when they clear their minds and come with

corporation in the future. That was why he gave Willow the position of project

were still looking down on her till now. There wasn’t an

spoke to her.