Chapter 92 Hiring an Assassin

“Well.” Willow’s expression tightened as she found herself in a difficult predicament.

She had contemplated helping the Stewart family, but she recalled the instructions given to her by Miranda when she assumed her role.

The new CEO had given her a strict directive stating that she could have business collaborations with anyone except the Stewart family.

The Stewarts in the room noticed Willow’s hesitation and mistakenly believed that her success had led her to look down on their family.

“Willow, we acknowledge our past mistakes and hope you won’t hold them against us. After all, we’re still the Stewarts. Can you stand by and watch the Stewart family fall apart?” Donald said.

He held the significant position of general manager within the Stewart Group, which was the linchpin of the entire Stewart family.

Henry apologized sincerely, “Willow, I used to be headstrong, rude, and entitled, I apologize now and hope you won’t dwell on our past errors. You’re the director at Southlake Corporation, and we believe you can make a difference for the Stewart family.

The purpose behind the Stewart family hosting this family dinner was to appeal to Willow.

Caspian felt a deep sense of satisfaction after observing the change in the Stewarts‘ attitude.

toward her.

His decision to acquire Southlake Corporation was driven by the desire to enhance Willow’s standing within the Stewart family, and this objective was slowly being realized.

“I have indeed considered helping the Stewart family, but the CEO of Southlake Corporation does not allow us to collaborate with the Stewart family. I’m sorry, but my hands are tied,” Willow lamented, a hint of helplessness in her tone.

“What? Who’s the new CEO, and why does he have a grudge against the Stewart family?” Marilyn questioned confusedly.

“I have no idea. I’ve been at the company for so long, and I’ve never seen him before,” Willow replied.

The mysterious CEO piqued her curiosity. All she knew was that he was Caspian’s classmate, but the details about his identity and appearance remained elusive.

There’s no reason for the CEO of Southlake Corporation to target us,” Marilyn mused

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new CEO of Southlake Corporation and the Stewart family, try to meet him

my best,” Willow nodded. When Carl spoke up, she had no

the fate of the Stewart family in Southlake City rests on your shoulders. We’re relying

definitely capable of handling it,”

and bowed, trying to flatter Willow, who

to ignore Caspian, but he remained unfazed. As long as Willow’s status improved in the Stewarts family, his objective

frustrated when she saw Willow become the center of attention

family dinner.

no choice but to swallow her anger and

ended, Caspian and

from your classmate why Southlake Corporation is reluctant to collaborate

we’ll deliver perfectly according to their requirements if

said, “I’ll look

to please Willow, treating her in at

with you every night. It’ll be more convenient for you,” Willow said. Her cheeks flushed as

had been waiting for Caspian to broach the subject,

frustrated her.

for what?” Caspian paused. He looked puzzled,

was even more profound, and her shyness filled her demeanor. She retreated into her room, muttering, “Either you

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questioned, “Mom, didn’t we talk to Inspector Ezekiel yesterday? Why is there

wouldn’t ignore you, would

cunning. He agreed on the phone, but now there’s no

in the hospital and lying there, and we just

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