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 corporation in Southlake City-Southlake Corporation as quickly as
and the employees in her company who looked down on
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might mess around with
Protecting
After Miranda knew Willow was their future CEO, she
and went to the window. On the
buildings were everywhere in the city, but none was
eyes sparkled as he muttered, “Willow, from now on, those who bring
will be the happiest woman
watched as he looked down on the world
it would be if she had a husband like him! Southlake City’s media condemned him for being a good-for-nothing husband. But he was actually the new CEO of Southlake Corporation. Willow
“One should never judge a book by its
at him fondly. He asked,
herself. Her cheeks burned. “Y-Your feelings for Ms. Stewart moved me. You’re very
me your contact number.
in the project director’s office and stood up.
loser! Who on earth did you
Southlake Corporation, for goodness’ sake! How would the Hudson family have reached this height
kill you with my bare
didn’t offend anyone…” Holding
was strict. The children wouldn’t dare to fight back or resist when their elders
why I was fired? It was
has been with me every day. I can vouch for him. He really hasn’t
never crossed their minds that Caspian was the one they
worthless man like him would have this much authority. There was no
they said nothing about their conflict
accountable for making me lose my job! Didn’t you hear what Ms. Barton said? I wouldn’t
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