Chapter 16
hapter 16 Jinx
“I’ve told you before,” Caspian said. “No one should know about my identity, including my wife. Just do as
I say.
“Sure,” said Miranda.
“While she holds the post, she’ll get to decide the partners of all our projects. However, you shall inform
her she doesn’t have permission to coborate with the Stewart family. If she insists, she must apply to
the CEO’s office.”
Caspian told the Stewartsst night they couldn’t beg him and Willow for help. They scoffed at his words
then and asked him to get lost.
But now, he incidentally fired Wilson, the current project director. I
ened in good time. Willow could
assume the role instead. It would also benefit thepany she established.
By then, Willow would have the authority to choose the partners for Soutke Corporation’s projects. He
would love to see how those snobs from the Stewart family begged her for a chance.
“Sure. I’ll let her know when the timees,” said Miranda.
“After she starts working, you shall assist her and make sure she knows her way about the corporation’s
operation as soon as possible. I’m not interested in business. My seat will be hers in the future.”
Caspian, or Lord Caspian, was the leader of his troops at the borders. He was concerned with the
security of Diatoran. His job was to protect his country.
He wasn’t in the least interested in the business industry.
He bought over Soutke Corporation as a gift for Willow. She would have to give her all to scout for
resources andworks for her smallpany. He didn’t want her to be so tired.
His wife strived to seed in her career, so he would help her reach the top.
Besides, ording to Sylvia’s intel, he had a gut feeling there would be a war again. A storm was
brewing at the borders of Diatoran. Their enemies could make aeback soon.
Therefore, he arranged for Willow to take over thergest corporation in Soutke City-Soutke
Corporation as quickly as possible.
As for the Hudson family, the Stewart family, and the employees in herpany who looked down on
him, Caspian didn’t want to waste his time dealing with them.
If Diatoran was safe, he might mess around with them to pass the time.
But now, war was iing. Protecting the country was his priority.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Lynch. I’ll do my best to assist your wife.” After Miranda knew Willow was their future
CEO, she would spare no effort to help her.
Caspian stood and went to the window. On the 66th floor, he could overlook the entire Soutke City.
High-rise buildings were everywhere in the city, but none was as magnificent as Soutke Corporation.
Caspian stood upright like a sturdy pine tree. His eyes sparkled as he muttered, “Willow, from now on,
those who bring you unhappiness wille before you and beg for your mercy.
“I promise you will be the happiest woman on earth!”
Miranda stood behind him and watched as he looked down on the world around him. She felt dazed.
How lovely it would be if she had a husband like him! Soutke City’s media condemned him for being a
good-for-nothing husband. But he was actually the new CEO of Soutke Corporation. Willow would be
so surprised if she knew!
Miranda thought, “One should never judge a book by its cover!”
Suddenly, Caspian turned around and saw Miranda gazing at him fondly. He asked, “Why are you staring
at me?”
Miranda quickly gathered herself. Her cheeks burned. “Y-Your feelings for Ms. Stewart moved me. You’re
very nice to your wife.’
Caspian nodded. “Give me your contact number. Contact me if anything happens.”
Meanwhile, Wilson came to his senses in the project director’s office and stood up. Glowering, he
pped Richard.
He pointed at his nose and roared/”You worthless loser! Who on earth did you offend? You’re the reason
I lost my job!
“I lost my job at Soutke Corporation, for goodness’ sake! How would the Hudson family have reached
this height without my position as the project director?
“Richard, oh, Richard! I’d kill you with my bare hands!”
“Uncle Wilson, I-I didn’t offend anyone…” Holding his cheek, Richard felt wronged.
The Hudson family was strict. The children wouldn’t dare to fight back or resist when their elders scolded
them. They wouldn’t even budge when their elders hit them.
“What was that you said? Were you listening when Ms. Barton exined why I was fired? It was because
you offended someone whom you shouldn’t have offended! How dare you deny it?” Wilson rebuked.
“Uncle Wilson, Richard has been with me every day. I can vouch for him. He really hasn’t offended
anyone! He’s innocent. Could there perhaps be some misunderstanding?” Alicia spoke up for Richard.
It never crossed their minds that Caspian was the one they offended.
Although it had only happened recently, they didn’t think a worthless man like him would have this much
authority. There was no way he could cast Wilson out of Soutke Corporation.
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So, they said nothing about their conflict with Caspian.
“You’re in no ce to say anything! I’m holding your family ountable for making me lose my job!
Didn’t you hear what Ms. Barton said? I wouldn’t have been fired if you hadn’t begged me to give you a
project!
“You’re a bringer of bad luck! You’re going to be the end of the Hudson family!” Wilson’s anger escted
as he spoke. He dishonored Alicia, the Hudson family’s future daughter-inw.
Alicia dared not say anything else.
Richard said, “Uncle Wilson, the Hudson family has plenty of resources. We have many properties, too.
You can always work at Hudson Group.
“So what if Soutke Corporation dismisses you? Someday in the future, Hudson Group will surpass it,
for sure!”
“You brat! You know nothing! We can spend an eternity working our asses off, but Hudson Group will
never be as prosperous as Soutke Corporation. Do you have any idea how much our family has
benefitted from my post?
“Great. Just great. Because of you two, I’m losing my job. Soutke Corporation is even stopping all
coborations with our family. What a great loss! Can you both bear the responsibility?”
Wilson was enraged and embarrassed. He kept venting his anger on them, disregarding the dignity of
both families.
Richard looked upset, too. He understood their situation. Wilson had not only lost his job as a project
director but also the future of the Hudson family!
“Uncle Wilson, Caspian’s foul mouth is to be med. He said that you would lose your job right before
us. Who could’ve known he was a jinx …” Richard tried to redirect Wilson’s anger to Caspian.
+15 BONUS “Get lost, both of you! Get out of my face! Don’t appear before me ever again!” Wilson
couldn’t believe that he had lost his job because of something that loser said.
Seeing how furious he was, Richard and Alicia lowered their heads as they fled.
“Mr. Wilson, please hurry up and pack your belongings. It’s time for you to leave.” Wilson looked up and
heaved a long sigh. It seemed he could only return to his family. Richard and Alicia left the building
feeling dejected. Coincidentally, they met Caspian.
Richard’s eyes widened with anger. He snapped, “You loser! It’s all because of you that my uncle got
fired!”
“Caspian, you jinx! If you’re that good at cursing people, you should put on a pointy hat and cast spells
wherever you go! Why would you apply for a job here? You bring bad luck!” Alicia sneered.
Caspian wasn’t nning on responding. He continued walking as though he didn’t see them.
Wilson had just given Richard a mouthful and pped him hard. Richard was now almost bursting with
anger.
He flew into a rage out of embarrassment when Caspian ignored him.
“Hey, loser! I’m talking to you. Are you deaf?” Richard hollered. In a few strides, he darted toward
Caspian. He wanted to beat him up.
Caspian looked back abruptly, and a murderous aura filled the air. His eyes were as cold as ciers as
he red at Richard.
In those eyes, Richard sensed the same danger he feltst night.
Suddenly, his legs wobbled. Trembling, he slid and fell.
Alicia started trembling when she saw those eyes again. His eyes were like an eagle’s as it focused on
its prey. She stood where she was, looking ashen.