The Almighty Lord Caspian novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14 The New CEO

The next morning, a shocking piece of news spread across Southlake City.

An anonymous billionaire had bought over Southlake Corporation, the largest enterprise in the city, with 30 million dollars. The purchase had taken place overnight.

The company now had a new CEO. The former CEO declared his resignation, and his successor would be

a competent young man.

The news spread like wildfire.

Even the older citizens, who were out early for breakfast, were talking about it.

Every elite family in the city held urgent meetings.

They exchanged information and were wondering who could’ve bought over Southlake Corporation with

such a huge amount of money.

Waking up in Willow’s villa, Caspian received a message from Sylvia.

She said he could now take over as the CEO of Southlake Corporation.

He wasn’t in a rush to do so. After getting out of bed, he considerately prepared a delicious breakfast.

Then, he waited for Willow to wake up and have breakfast together.

Willow was exhausted last night. She woke up later than she usually did.

“I’ll go to a wedding planner in a while. Come with me,” she said as she ate her breakfast.

“I’ll handle our wedding arrangements. I told you-you’ll be the happiest bride in the city!” he said.

“Are you dreaming? There are only a few days left, and you’re still fooling around!” she remarked

coquettishly.

“Honey, you can go to the office if you want to. Or you can rest at home if you like. Don’t worry about the

wedding.

“Also, I’m not going to work today. I have something else to attend to. I’ll take my leave.” After he finished speaking, he pecked her on her forehead and left.

Then, he went to Southlake Corporation on a bicycle. As he arrived, a speeding Audi braked before him.

The people who came out of it were none other than Alicia and Richard.

Upon seeing him at the entrance, Alicia asked curiously, “Caspian, what are you doing here?”

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He didn’t feel like speaking to this ill-mannered woman, so he ignored her.

“Oh, I know. Are you planning to apply for a job here? Aren’t you working at my cousin’s company? Why? Has my cousin fired you?” she rambled on.

“The answer is obvious. After the bet yesterday, he must be looking for another job. He has to earn more to afford his sensational wedding,” Richard mocked sarcastically. “However, I think you’re a little too late

for that.”

Alicia added, “I really don’t know from where you get your confidence. You’re dead set on humiliating yourself. Why else would you brag about having a wedding many times grander than ours?

“You should know that we’ve booked an entire floor at Lunar Hotel for our wedding reception. You’re only an employee riding a bicycle. How will you ever match our standards?”

Richard’s voice oozed with sarcasm. “You haven’t been to Luna. el, have you? You have no idea how

majestic it is.

“Let me tell you this. Lunar Hotel is the most luxurious save for Jade Dragon Grand Hotel, which is the grandest hotel in Southlake City. I’ll let you win if your wedding is half as grand as ours.”

Alicia smirked. “We’ve already spread the news about our deal yesterday night. The first headline of the day is about Southlake Corporation’s new CEO. Meanwhile, our rivalry made the second headline.

“Now, everyone in Southlake City knows about it. I’ll wait and see how you handle the aftermath when

you fail to organize a proper wedding!”.

Caspian looked at them as they spoke in turns. He felt irritated by their speeches. He asked

emotionlessly, “Why are you here?” 1

He had left his wedding arrangements to Sylvia and was confident in her.

He was now Southlake Corporation’s CEO. So, he wanted to know why this tiresome couple was there.

“We’re here to discuss a project, of course! Southlake Corporation has a new CEO starting today. We want to take this opportunity to propose a project on behalf of Stewart Group,” said Alicia.

She continued, “You should know that Richard here has an uncle working as a project director in this company. His uncle determines who should or should not take charge of a project.”

“Oh, I see.” In his mind, Caspian immediately decided on something.

Alicia continued, “You’re nothing but a loser leeching off your wife. Yet you’re here to apply for a job? I’m afraid you aren’t even qualified to be a janitor.

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“This is Southlake Corporation we’re talking about. Not everyone can work here.”

He ignored them. But he wasn’t in a rush to enter the building.