Chapter 16 Jinx
“I’ve told you before,” Caspian said. “No one should know about my identity, including my wife. Just do as I say.
“Sure,” said Miranda.
“While she holds the post, she’ll get to decide the partners of all our projects. However, you shall inform her she doesn’t have permission to collaborate with the Stewart family. If she insists, she must apply to the CEO’s office.”
Caspian told the Stewarts last night they couldn’t beg him and Willow for help. They scoffed at his words then and asked him to get lost.
But now, he incidentally fired Wilson, the current project director. I
ened in good time. Willow could
assume the role instead. It would also benefit the company she established.
By then, Willow would have the authority to choose the partners for Southlake Corporation’s projects. He would love to see how those snobs from the Stewart family begged her for a chance.
“Sure. I’ll let her know when the time comes,” said Miranda.
“After she starts working, you shall assist her and make sure she knows her way about the corporation’s operation as soon as possible. I’m not interested in business. My seat will be hers in the future.”
Caspian, or Lord Caspian, was the leader of his troops at the borders. He was concerned with the security of Diatoran. His job was to protect his country.
He wasn’t in the least interested in the business industry.
He bought over Southlake Corporation as a gift for Willow. She would have to give her all to scout for resources and networks for her small company. He didn’t want her to be so tired.
His wife strived to succeed in her career, so he would help her reach the top.
Besides, according to Sylvia’s intel, he had a gut feeling there would be a war again. A storm was brewing at the borders of Diatoran. Their enemies could make a comeback soon.
over the largest
in her company who
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was safe, he might mess around with them
was incoming. Protecting
assist your wife.” After Miranda knew Willow was
went to the window. On the 66th floor, he could
were everywhere in the city, but none was as magnificent
upright like a sturdy pine tree. His eyes sparkled as he muttered, “Willow, from now on, those who bring you unhappiness will come before you and beg for
promise you will be the happiest
stood behind him and watched as he looked down on the world around him. She
City’s media condemned him for being a good-for-nothing husband. But he was actually the new CEO of Southlake Corporation. Willow would
never judge a
at him fondly. He asked, “Why
feelings for Ms. Stewart moved me. You’re very nice to
“Give me your contact number.
came to his senses in the project director’s office and stood
his nose and roared/”You worthless loser! Who on earth did you offend? You’re
Southlake Corporation, for goodness’ sake! How would the Hudson
kill you with my bare
Wilson, I-I didn’t offend anyone…” Holding his cheek, Richard felt
to fight back or resist when their elders scolded them. They wouldn’t even budge when their elders hit
Barton explained why I was fired? It was because you offended someone whom you shouldn’t have offended!
I can vouch for him. He really hasn’t offended anyone!
their minds that Caspian was the
like him would have this much authority. There was no way he could cast
nothing about their conflict with
accountable for making me lose my job! Didn’t you hear what
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