Chapter 40
“So these are Quade’s dirty tricks?”
Caitlin smiled coldly.
“Good! This came at the perfect time!”
Though she didn’t know who had sent her the information, these revelations were definitely useful.
Quade, you’re in for it! Let’s see who’s going to be on their knees begging for mercy now!
*The Gray Family.*
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The head of the family, Quade, along with his wife, son, and other family members, were waiting in the main residence. They were all anticipating Caitlin, the woman from The Vanderbilt Family, to come and apologize.
Audrey, dressed to the nines, was ready for the apology. She knew her family would film the entire thing, and the footage would be shared online, so she had to present herself as the powerful matriarch.
Glancing at the time, Audrey asked, “Why hasn’t Caitlin arrived yet? Could she be backing out?”
Quade, sitting with his characteristic mustache and official air, spoke confidently, “I’ve already put pressure on The Vanderbilt Family. She won’t dare to refuse.”
The butler said, “I’ll go
neck at the door.”
Moments later, the butler
returned with Caitlin in tow.
“She’s here, she’s here!” someone called out.
Audrey looked towards the door, watching Caitlin walk in, wearing sunglasses and with her hands in her pockets. Her posture was both aloof and commanding–she looked more like someone coming to collect a debt than someone about to apologize.
As Caitlin approached, Audrey instinctively touched her face, still feeling the lingering sting from the previous day.
Quade, who had only seen Caitlin’s profile in the news, froze when he saw her fully. She was tall, dressed in black, and exuded a striking presence.
“Is that Caitlin?” Quade asked, almost to himself.
He couldn’t help but think, this woman was quite stunning.
Audrey, recognizing the woman she hated, hissed through clenched teeth, “Yes, that’s her! That’s Caitlin!”
As Caitlin entered The Gray Family’s grand living room, she took off her sunglasses. Quade, seeing her clearly for the first time, nearly spilled his tea. He was so stunned by her beauty that he didn’t even notice the hot tea spilling onto his lap.
Her features were breathtaking, and the cold aura she carried only added to her allure. Quade couldn’t help but feel a surge of jealousy. How could Sebastian have such incredible luck to find a woman like her, even in a marriage of convenience?
From a man’s perspective, he almost envied Sebastian.
Audrey, on the other hand, was seething. She couldn’t believe the audacity of Caitlin’s entrance.
“Mr. Gray, Audrey, I’m not late, am I?” Caitlin’s calm voice cut through the tension as she made her way into the room.
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Chapter 40
Audrey stood up, her face twisting with malice. “Caitlin, yesterday you humiliated me in public, ruining my reputation. Today, you’re going to kneel and apologize in front of everyone, or this won’t be over!”
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Caitlin’s cold gaze swept over the room. Many of The Gray Family members were here to watch the show, and several of the men were looking at her with ill–intentions.
“Apologize on my knees? That’s impossible.”
Caitlin’s posture was straight, showing no sign of submission.
She then addressed Quade directly, “Mr. Gray, you probably think I started this mess and hit your wife. But if you knew how they insulted a five–year–old child, would you still demand that I apologize?”
Quade stood up, his demeanor cold. “No matter the reason, hitting my wife is wrong! Apologizing is the least I can offer you. Do you want me to take matters into my own hands?”
At this point, the room was buzzing with hushed voices. The Gray Family members were exchanging glances, clearly expecting Caitlin to be subservient, but instead, she stood her ground.
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