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.”

at least 20 million dollars in profits from this deal. Come, everyone, a toast

to Mr. Richard!”

family, signed a collaboration agreement with Southlake Corporation on

Marilyn’s birthday banquet today. That was double the happiness.

a good time. Beside her was a handsome man with soulful eyes. However, he wore ordinary clothes.

Willow called out. “This is Caspian Lynch, my husband.

wish you-”

was

Stewart, who agreed to let you marry him? This is

his finger at

Why haven’t you told us about

Stewart,

in, “Willow, we know you’ve started a small company and are financially independent.

marriage is an

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informed us about your marriage and did it behind our backs. Is that

respect to Grandma?”

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

someone outstanding to have earned Willow’s favor.

occupation, Mr. Lynch?”

employee. My job is

charms. She was many times prettier than Alicia.

had always thought of

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

had been rejecting her

were

she suddenly brought a man back and announced

know Caspian’s background, so she

was an employee from Willow’s

anger.

employee. “Willow Stewart, have you gone crazy? How

hamper as a gift? What makes you

“You’re the eldest daughter of the Stewart family. It’s bad enough that you refuse to find a wealthy

you have an underdog as your

else followed

to marry someone from one of Southlake’s

from

married a loser without them

Stewarts were

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“How disappointing!”

unworthy of being a

told you so. We should cast

scornful of her.

was about to speak when Willow tugged him to a corner of the table. “Don’t say anything.

leave after dinner.”

and

and didn’t care where he sat. They forgot all about

feast.

it was her birthday today. Plús, Alicia had just secured

“Looks like we’re one step closer to becoming one of the elite families in

my son-in-law is. He got that straightened out in no time. Unlike someone else, who’s just a good-for-nothing.” Donald glanced at Caspian, who was enjoying

corner.

son and also Alicia and

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

and Kate Massey, Willow’s mother, looked dissatisfied when they heard

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

how can Richard be compared to

the Stewart family’s hero today. She looked

a prestigious