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.

knows you’re the project director

he said.

bush,” Willow

go straight to the point,” said Alicia.

their intentions. “We’re here on Grandma’s request. She hopes you can help

do that by handing us several projects from Southlake

kicked me out of Stewart Group. Why would

Willow asked impassively.

through them. The Stewart family consisted of a

a snob. They would outright ignore

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

with

said Willow.

You

help you. I just can’t. The CEO

Stewart family.”

thought of helping Stewart Group. After

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

believable? Do

Stewart family has never wronged Southlake Corporation in any way. There’s no reason for them

refuse our collaboration!”

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

project director? Look at how arrogant you

With that,

unreasonable!” Henry left too.

dinner. He overheard the entire

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

a project. After all, he

know better. That was not how they should act

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for such matters. Anyway, the Stewart family would be on the

to the kitchen.

to Southlake Corporation’s CEO, aren’t you? I have a favor to ask of you. Can you put in a word or two so he agrees

didn’t expect this from her after how Alicia and Henry treated

new to your job. If you do this, others will think you’re using your position to help the Stewart family.

Let’s talk about it when they clear their minds

That was why he gave Willow the position of project director. Then, she

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

spoke to her.