The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 11 70th Birthday

Caspian decided to bully Thomas openly.

That was how Thomas treated him in the past. He wanted him to have a taste of his own medicine.

He urged, “Hurry up and do it. I don’t think I have the courage to drink the water you bring me if you don’t

swear on it.”

Those words infuriated Thomas. He had no way of backing down.

Even so, he couldn’t blow a fuse before Caspian. Things were different now. Caspian was now the board

chairman, and he needed this job.

He had to keep his temper in check no matter how peeved he was. “I swear that I won’t curse you behind your back. If I do, I’m a son of a bitch,” he swore.

Dejected, he turned and left after swearing.

Willow entered Caspian’s office when she was done with her work.

“Today is my grandmother’s 70th birthday. Why don’t you come home with me?” she asked him

expectantly.

“Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I’m not in the least prepared.” 1

“It doesn’t matter. You’re my husband. My grandmother will like whatever you gift her.”

“Then perhaps we should get our marriage certificates first,” Caspian suggested.

She blushed when she heard that. 1

After obtaining the certificates, they went to the Stewart Residence.

The mansion was grand and magnificent. It was well-decorated today.

It was Marilyn Stewart’s 70th birthday banquet tonight. She was the head of the Stewart family.

Her children and grandchildren brought her expensive gifts.

Alicia Stewart, Willow’s younger cousin, said, “Grandma! I heard you are a devout believer. This emerald ornament is made from fine-quality emerald. I met Father Paulo at the church. I pleaded for a long time.

before he agreed to bless it for me.

“Someone offered me three million dollars for it a few days ago. I declined the offer because I wanted to

give it to you as a present.”

Her fiancé, Richard Hudson, said, “Grandma, I heard you’ve taken a liking to Green Mountain Coffee recently. I specifically brought back one of its oldest coffee trees from Mount Quille.

“Everyone who loves Green Mountain Coffee will flock to the mountain every year. I went through a lot of

trouble to get it.”

Then, Alicia’s father, Donald Stewart, said, “Mom, here’s a rock that’s shaped like a four-leaf clover. It’s most certainly not artificially sculpted. It’s so natural that it’s like God carved it himself.

“I could only acquire it because you give me your blessings, Mom. Today, I’ll gift it to you. I wish you a long and blessed life.”

Marilyn scanned the lavish gifts they gave her. She guffawed. “Wonderful! You’re all very kind. Come, sit.”

Everyone looked radiant as they sat at the dinner table. It was merry and joyful.

“Come, Alicia. Here’s a toast to you.’

“Mr. Richard, here’s a toast to you, too. Thanks to you, Alicia sealed the deal and brought more joy to

Madam Stewart’s birthday.”

dollars in profits from this deal. Come,

to Mr. Richard!”

family, signed a collaboration agreement with Southlake Corporation on behalf of her family.

birthday banquet today. That was double the

having a good time. Beside her was a handsome man with soulful

is Caspian Lynch, my husband. He brought

wish you-”

was on Caspian.

agreed to let you

finger at

told us about your

Carl Stewart,

in, “Willow, we know you’ve started a

an

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us about your marriage and did it behind our backs. Is that how you show your

respect to Grandma?”

Have I gotten your name right?” Holding

you’re someone outstanding to have earned Willow’s

occupation, Mr. Lynch?”

My job is to assist her,” Caspian

charms. She was many

of her as a

tool Marilyn could use to ally with another elite family through marriage.

had been rejecting

family were unpopular among

man back and announced him as her husband. 1

didn’t know Caspian’s background, so she tried to gather more information.

said he was an employee from Willow’s lowly company. Marilyn almost exploded

anger.

he was only Willow’s employee. “Willow Stewart, have you gone crazy? How could you marry your employee? Look at his disgusting appearance. 1

dare he bring a fruit hamper as a gift? What makes you think you can enter our house just

family. It’s bad enough that

you have an underdog as your

else followed

to marry someone from one of

would benefit from it if she

married a loser

the Stewarts were displeased.

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“How disappointing!”

of being

should cast her and her family

looked scornful of her.

to speak when Willow tugged him to a corner of

leave after dinner.”

nodded and

where he sat. They

feast.

today. Plús, Alicia had just secured a profitable agreement. So, she temporarily put aside

“Looks like we’re one step closer to becoming

Unlike someone else, who’s just

corner.

Marilyn’s second son and also Alicia

terms with Carl. So, of course, he would take the

and Kate Massey, Willow’s mother,

even know that they had a son-in-law. Still, they

Richard be compared

family’s hero today. She looked down on Willow and Caspian.

Mr. Richard is from a prestigious family. He’s