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.

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

who came out of it were none other than

entrance, Alicia asked curiously, “Caspian,

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feel like speaking to this

I know. Are you planning to apply for a job here? Aren’t you working at my cousin’s company? Why? Has

obvious. After the bet yesterday, he must be looking for another job. He has to earn more to afford his sensational

for that.”

dead set on humiliating yourself. Why

an entire floor at Lunar Hotel for our wedding reception. You’re only an

been to Luna. el, have you?

majestic it is.

for Jade Dragon Grand Hotel, which is the grandest hotel in Southlake City. I’ll let you win if your wedding is half

“We’ve already spread the news about our deal yesterday night. The first headline of the day is about Southlake Corporation’s new CEO. Meanwhile, our rivalry made the

in Southlake City knows about it. I’ll wait and see

organize a proper

they spoke in turns. He felt irritated by their

are you here?”

to Sylvia and was confident in

So, he wanted to know why this tiresome couple was

We want to take this opportunity to propose a

as a project director in this company. His uncle determines who should or should not

I see.” In his mind, Caspian

to apply for a job? I’m afraid you aren’t

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Southlake Corporation we’re talking about.

wasn’t in a rush to enter

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

they had said.

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

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

arrogant. But now, he showed his true

uncle agrees. Hurry up

beg me hard enough, I can get my uncle to hire you as a “ity guard.

to monitor the surveillance images as you sip

record him

job today,” said

Alicia at the

senses.

O

uncle will

bastard! How dare 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

can’t act rashly. People like us shouldn’t

was right. Then, he relaxed his clenched

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