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.”

earn at least 20 million dollars in profits from this deal. Come,

to Mr. Richard!”

with Southlake Corporation on behalf of her

birthday banquet today. That was

as they were having a good time. Beside her was a

Caspian Lynch, my husband.

wish you-”

was on Caspian.

you

his finger

on? Why haven’t you told us about your marriage? Why have I

father, Carl Stewart, demanded furiously.

also chimed in, “Willow, we know you’ve started a

is an

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it behind our backs. Is

respect to Grandma?”

gotten your name right?” Holding back her anger, Marilyn asked with faux

you’re someone outstanding to have earned Willow’s favor. What’s your

occupation, Mr. Lynch?”

I’m Willow’s employee. My job is

charms. She was

thought of her as

a tool Marilyn could use to ally with another

had been

her family were unpopular among the

a man back and announced

background, so she tried to gather more information.

employee from Willow’s lowly

anger.

“Willow Stewart, have you gone crazy? How could you marry your employee? Look at

hamper as a gift? What makes you think you can

the eldest daughter of the Stewart family. It’s bad enough that you refuse to find a wealthy partner to help your

as your husband! What on earth were

else followed

took to marry someone from one of Southlake’s elite families.

family would benefit from

a loser without

the Stewarts were

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“How disappointing!”

unworthy of

should cast her and her family out!”

scornful

to speak when Willow tugged him to a corner

leave after dinner.”

and

sat.

feast.

today. Plús, Alicia had just secured a profitable agreement. So,

be able to collaborate with Southlake Corporation,” she said. “Looks like we’re one step closer to becoming one of the elite

capable my son-in-law is. He got that straightened out in no time. Unlike someone else, who’s just

corner.

Marilyn’s second son and also Alicia and Henry’s father.

good terms with Carl. So, of course, he would take the chance to jeer at

mother, looked dissatisfied when

even know that they had a son-in-law. Still, they didn’t

can Richard be compared to a

the Stewart family’s hero today. She looked

a prestigious family. He’s an outstanding