Billionaire's Regret Finding Her (Caitlin and Sebastian) novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

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Megan had no choice but to explain with a forced smile, “Five years ago, we all thought Caitlin had perished in the fire. But it turns out, she was lucky enough to escape and survive. She just recently returned.”

“Oh, I see!”

“Five years gone, and Gaitlin has grown into such a stunning woman! I wonder if she’s married yet?”

As the guests shifted their attention to Caitlin, Megan’s irritation grew.

Though she maintained her composure outwardly, Megan felt deeply vexed inside. She put on her best hostess smile, approached Caitlin, and said warmly, “Well, look who’s back–Caitlin!”

Jasmine also noticed Caitlin’s uninvited arrival. Confused, she wondered what Caitlin’s intentions were in showing up so suddenly today.

Scott’s reaction was even more dramatic. Hearing Megan address the woman as Caitlin, he froze, his entire body stiff with shock.

It felt like an earthquake of magnitude 12 had just rocked him.

He had no idea Caitlin was still alive. The Lewis Family hadn’t mentioned her return at all.

Seeing Caitlin now, Scott’s shock quickly morphed into unease and fear.

For a brief moment, he thought he was seeing a ghost.

After all, five years ago, he’d tried to end her life.

Back then, he had orchestrated the fire, intending to burn her and the “bastard” child in her womb, erasing all traces of them. Who could’ve imagined that not only was she still alive, but she had returned stronger than ever?

And that transformation! It was beyond recognition.

The Caitlin he remembered was plain, timid, and painfully naive–easily manipulated with a few sweet words.

But now?

The Caitlin standing before him radiated beauty, confidence, and a cold sharpness that was as dazzling as it was .intimidating.

Scott couldn’t believe his eyes.

Leaning toward Jasmine, he asked in a low voice, “Jasmine, is that really Caitlin? Is she human or… a ghost?”

“She’s very much alive,” Jasmine replied curtly, her face twisting into an uneasy smile.

She then stepped forward, greeting Caitlin with feigned enthusiasm.

“Caitlin, what brings you here to attend my mother’s birthday party?”

Her question carried an undertone of accusation. After all, shouldn’t Caitlin be staying at The Vanderbilt Family estate, tending to the half–dead Sebastian? Why was she free to wander around?

Caitlin responded with a faint smile, her words laced with meaning:

“I just got back to the country two days ago and stood in for you as Sebastian’s bride. Since today is Megan’s birthday, how

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could I not come to celebrate?”

Her statement packed a punch.

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The upper echelons of New York society had long heard about The Vanderbilt Family searching for a bride with at compatible star chart to “revive” Sebastian. Now they learned it was Jasmine who had been chosen–only for her father, Jonathan, to send Caitlin as a substitute.

To outsiders, it almost seemed like Jonathan didn’t even see Caitlin as his own flesh and blood.

Caitlin also deliberately addressed Megan as “aunt.” That title alone was enough to remind everyone of Megan’s history.

Jonathan’s ex–wife had barely left before Megan swooped in and replaced her, marrying Jonathan with startling speed. It wasn’t long after that Megan introduced Jasmine as her biological daughter. The timeline only cemented Jonathan’s reputation as a scoundrel.

Caitlin stood next to Jasmine, and soon, the murmurs among the crowd grew

louder.

“They say Jasmine is one of New York’s top three beauties, but standing next to her sister Caitlin… she seems a bit outshined, doesn’t she?”

“Caitlin’s beauty has a timeless elegance. She’s even more striking!”

Comparison is the thief of joy.

“Is that really Caitlin? How could she change so much?” he murmured in disbelief.

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