Billionaire's Regret Finding Her (Caitlin and Sebastian) novel Chapter 9

Caitlin decided against escalating the conflict and didn’t resist. The guards quickly restrained her, pinning her arms behind her back.

Willa and Xylia grinned triumphantly, finally seeing this woman subdued.

“Mother,” Willa declared with satisfaction, “I’ll have her sent to the authorities right away. Let them investigate her thoroughly! If she’s a fraud, we’ll make sure she gets what she deserves!”

As Willa signaled for the guards to take Caitlin away, a sudden interruption shocked everyone.

Howard, usually distant and aloof, lunged forward and clung tightly to Caitlin’s leg, preventing them from taking her.

Although Howard couldn’t speak, his fiery gaze made his feelings clear. He didn’t want them to take his mommy.

In his desperation, Howard even jumped up to scratch and bite the guards trying to restrain her. Though the guards winced in pain, none dared retaliate against the young master. Finally, Howard threw himself onto Caitlin’s leg, hugging it as tightly as he could, as though he were anchoring her to the ground.

The sight left everyone stunned.

Everyone in the Vanderbilt family knew how unruly and reserved Howard was. He rarely spoke to anyone and never showed affection, not even toward his father or Beatrice. Hugging someone was simply unheard of.

Yet here he was, clinging desperately to a woman he’d met less than two hours ago.

It was a moment that shattered everyone’s expectations.

“Howard!” Beatrice exclaimed in disbelief.

Grace, putting on her grandmotherly demeanor, coaxed him, “Howard, what are you doing? Come to Grandma, sweetheart.”

But Howard ignored her. He remained glued to Caitlin, refusing to budge.

Caitlin felt the profound shift in her son’s heart. He had accepted her, and now he didn’t want her to leave.

For her son’s sake, Caitlin knew she had to fight to stay.

“Beatrice, please have them release me. I have something to say. If, after hearing me out, you still want me gone, I won’t resist.”

Beatrice gestured for the guards to release Caitlin.

Now free, Caitlin bent down and scooped Howard into her arms.

“Howard, it’s okay. Let go now,” she whispered gently.

Howard reluctantly loosened his grip, and Caitlin turned to face the room, her cold gaze sweeping over the gathered women before settling on Beatrice.

“Beatrice, there’s something you need to know. The astrological chart sent by The Lewis Family for Jasmine wasn’t hers—it was mine. If you send someone to investigate, you’ll see I’m telling the truth.

“Since it’s my chart that matches Mr. Vanderbilt’s, it makes sense for me to be here to fulfill the role. Besides, you’ve all witnessed it yourselves—when I arrived, Mr. Vanderbilt woke up. Doesn’t that prove I’ve already brought him good fortune?”

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