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.

all, congratulations. Everyone knows you’re the project director of

he said.

bush,” Willow

go straight to the point,” said Alicia.

“We’re here on Grandma’s request. She hopes you can help our family.

handing us several projects from

who kicked me out of Stewart Group. Why would she ask you two to approach

Willow asked impassively.

had seen through them. The Stewart family

would outright ignore her when

inconsiderate. Nevertheless, we’re still a family. Please help us.” It

with Willow.

said Willow.

You won’t even help your family?”

I just can’t. The CEO has declared that we won’t collaborate with

Stewart family.”

had thought of helping Stewart Group. After all, her family worked

it clear during the interview-it was

demanded, “Do you think your excuse is believable? Do we look like fools

in any

refuse our collaboration!”

what you like.” Willow didn’t want to waste her time on them.

Southlake Corporation’s project director? Look at

With that, Alicia

unreasonable!” Henry left

He overheard the entire conversation.

he thought they would admit defeat and be kinder with their words. If so, he would agree to

them on a project. After

not

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had no time for such matters. Anyway, the Stewart family

went to

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

didn’t expect this from her after how

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

at their attitudes. Let’s talk about it when

to take over the corporation in the future. That was why he gave

her till now. There wasn’t an ounce of respect in the way they

spoke to her.