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

family, and the employees in her company who looked down on him, Caspian

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he might mess around with them to pass

Protecting

I’ll do my best to assist your wife.” After Miranda knew Willow was their future CEO, she

the

buildings were everywhere in the city, but none was as

pine tree. His eyes sparkled as he muttered, “Willow, from now on,

promise you will be

he looked down on the world

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 would be

thought, “One should never judge a book by

turned around and saw Miranda gazing at him fondly. He asked, “Why are you staring at

cheeks burned. “Y-Your feelings for Ms. Stewart moved me. You’re very nice to

nodded. “Give me your contact number. Contact me if

project director’s office and stood up. Glowering, he

worthless loser! Who on earth did

Corporation, for goodness’ sake! How would the Hudson family have

oh, Richard! I’d kill you with my

anyone…” Holding his cheek, Richard felt

Hudson family was strict. The children wouldn’t dare to fight back or resist when their elders scolded them. They wouldn’t even budge when their

you said? Were you listening when Ms. Barton explained why I was fired? It was because

has been with me every day. I can vouch for him. He really hasn’t offended anyone!

crossed their minds that Caspian was the one

recently, they didn’t think a worthless man like him would have this much authority. There was no way he could cast Wilson out of Southlake

about their conflict

I’m holding your family accountable for making me lose my job! Didn’t you hear what Ms. Barton said? I wouldn’t have been fired

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