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As soon as Caitlin stepped into the room and saw the way Quill was glaring at her, she knew he’d been painting her as the villain to Timothy.
“Timothy, Taylor and I are back,” she greeted politely.
Taylor looked at Timothy and asked, “What’s wrong, Timothy? You don’t look well.”
“I’m fine. Just discussing some matters with Quill,” Timothy replied, not wanting to burden her with the family’s mess. He turned to Forrest. “Forrest, take Taylor to her room to rest.”
“Yes, sir.” Forrest wheeled Taylor away, leaving Caitlin alone with Timothy and Quill in the room.
Timothy turned his gaze on Caitlin, sharp and probing. “Caitlin, I want the truth. Was Douglas’s incident your doing?”
Caitlin didn’t flinch. “Me? Set up Douglas? Who told you such nonsense?”
Quill snapped, unable to hold it in. “Caitlin! Stop playing dumb! You lured Douglas to the hotel under the pretense of a meeting, opened the door for him, then swapped in Julie in your place. If that wasn’t a setup, then what was it?”
He’d gotten the whole story from his son and was convinced Douglas couldn’t have made the same mistake twice–there had to be a trap, and Caitlin was the bait.
“Isn’t there an old saying? ‘Catch a thief with stolen goods, catch an adulterer in the act.‘ You’re accusing me of this? Then show me your evidence.” Caitlin’s voice was calm, unshaken. “You’re basing this entirely on Douglas’s story? You, of all people, should know exactly what kind of man your son is.”
“You’re twisting words!” Quill shot back angrily. “Douglas said you called him to meet at the hotel.”
“Great! Then check the records. Call the telecom company and get his call logs. See if my number’s even there,” Caitlin challenged.
Quill immediately dialed his assistant. “Pull Douglas’s call records from the past two days. Look for any trace of Caitlin’s number.”
Ten minutes later, the assistant called back. “Boss, we went through the records thoroughly. There’s no call or text to or from Caitlin.”
“Are you sure? You checked everything?” Quill barked.
“Absolutely. We double–checked. There’s no trace of her number.”
Quill hung up, his face dark.
Caitlin folded her arms. “Well? Any proof?”
“There was no call from your number,” Quill growled, “but that doesn’t mean you didn’t use another phone! And don’t forget–you were at the hotel. Douglas saw you. So did two police officers!”
“I was there with my boyfriend. Is that illegal now?” Caitlin shot back.
“Boyfriend? Who?”
“Sebastian. My fiancé, actually. He visited y Country for business and stopped by to see me. We spent the night together at the hotel. Need me to call him here to verify?”
“Sebastian? Your ex–husband?”
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“Yes. You probably saw the news–he proposed not long ago.”
Quill’s eyes narrowed in disbelief. “Call him. Prove it.”
Caitlin turned to Timothy. “Timothy, would you also like to hear it directly from him?”
Timothy nodded, “It’s best we clarify everything.”
Caitlin called Sebastian. “Honey, I’ve run into a little situation. Mind dropping by The Yuncey Family real quick?”
After a short conversation, she hung up. “He’s nearby. He’ll be here soon.”
Roughly ten minutes later, a servant arrived. “Sir, there’s a Mr. Sebastian Vanderbilt at the front gate. He says he’s from KM International Group. Should we let him in?”
“Of course! Let him in!” Timothy ordered.
Soon, Forrest led a group of men toward the villa.
Tyler and Xavi walked ahead, followed by Sebastian, trailed by bodyguards. Even dressed simply, his commanding presence was
unmistakable.
But today, Sebastian wasn’t hiding. He was dressed in a bespoke suit, polished shoes, and carried himself with refined elegance. His sharp, symmetrical features and cool gaze turned every head as he entered the estate.
Even household staff couldn’t help but whisper, “Who is that?”
Millie noticed him immediately. She was stunned by his presence. “Who is *that* man?”
No one knew. But when he walked toward the main hall, Millie couldn’t stop herself—she followed.
At the entrance, Forrest bowed respectfully. “Mr. Vanderbilt, this way, please.”
Tyler and Xavi flanked the doorway, while Sebastian walked in with calm authority.
Timothy and Quill stood instinctively when he entered.
Sebastian scanned the room. His gaze first landed on Caitlin, then shifted to Timothy and Quill. “I apologize for the unannounced visit.”
Quill had nothing more to say. Sebastian’s swift arrival confirmed Caitlin hadn’t lied.
Timothy gestured. “Mr. Vanderbilt, the pleasure is ours. Please, have a seat. Someone bring tea!”
Sebastian didn’t hesitate. He walked straight to Caitlin’s side, sat beside her, and–without shame or restraint—took her hand in his.
Outside the doorway, Millie saw it all and finally realized who this man was.
KM International Group’s global CEO, Sebastian Vanderbilt.
The real deal looked even better than the news photos.
Watching him next to Caitlin, she suddenly felt the weight of her own choices. The man she married couldn’t compare.
And Sebastian’s obvious love and protectiveness–his adoration for Caitlin was unmistakable. It was enough to drive Millie mad with jealousy.
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How did Caitlin get so lucky?
Inside the room, Sebastian met Timothy and Quill’s gazes with a sharp, icy stare,
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“You summoned me for a confrontation,” he said, his voice calm but cutting. “So tell me what exactly involves my fiancée? What trouble did she get into that warranted this grand display?”
Mr. Vanderbilt had arrived–and his presence left no room for doubt.
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