The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 30 No Projects for the Stewart Family

“Sure! I’ll be there with my priciest cars!” promised Jordan.

“I can even fly there with a helicopter, let alone a luxury car,” said Felix.

“I know the best how to be showy,” said Zac.

“The cars in my garage are getting dusty. I’ll bring all of them,” said Harris.

Sylvia explained, “I wouldn’t have troubled you with such matters if it weren’t for Ms. Alicia. She is the second daughter of the Stewart family. She insists on competing with Lord Caspian to find out whose

wedding is grander.

“Coincidentally, both weddings are on the same day. So, we need your help to keep up appearances. How

could Lord Caspian’s wedding lose to someone else’s?”

Everyone in Southlake City knew about that now.

“Oh? How arrogant. How dare she compare herself to Lord Caspian? She’ll only bring disgrace to herself.”

“Is she stupid?”

“We’ll be sure to crush her when the day comes!”

The heirs expressed their views.

Sylvia reminded them, “Alright. That’s all. I have other matters to attend to. You’re all reputable figures in Dhord City. You should know what to do when the time comes.

“Remember, you and your cars must be in Southlake City on the morning of the 30th. Don’t act on your

own whims!”

It was dark. Alicia and Henry approached Willow right after she reached home.

“What do you want?” Willow was frustrated at the sight of them.

“Oh, Willow. Are we not allowed to visit you just because? But, indeed, we do have something to talk to

you about,” said Henry. He smiled awkwardly.

“What is it?” Willow asked.

knows you’re the project

he said.

beat around the bush,” Willow said calmly.

I’ll go straight to

their intentions. “We’re here on Grandma’s request. She hopes you can help our family. You

do that by handing us several projects from Southlake

Group. Why would she ask you two to approach me?”

Willow asked impassively.

them. The Stewart family consisted of a bunch

They would outright ignore her when she was of no use

a family. Please

with Willow.

can’t,” said

ruthless. You won’t even help your family?”

I refuse to help you. I just can’t. The CEO has declared that we won’t

Stewart family.”

helping Stewart Group.

made it clear during the interview-it was the CEO’s

excuse is believable? Do we look like fools to you? 1

in any way. There’s no reason for

refuse our collaboration!”

Willow didn’t want to waste her time

director? Look

With

unreasonable!” Henry

He overheard the entire

thought they would admit defeat and be kinder with their words. If so, he would agree to

After all,

didn’t seem to know better. That was not how they should act

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for such matters. Anyway, the Stewart family would be on

to the kitchen.

you’re close to Southlake Corporation’s CEO, aren’t you? I have a favor to ask of you.

expect this from her after how Alicia and

new to your job. If you do this,

look at their attitudes. Let’s talk about it when they clear their

why he gave Willow

they were still looking down on her till now. There wasn’t an

spoke to her.