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“I won’t! I’d rather die than apologize!”
Reese shook her head furiously. No way was she going to apologize to Caitlin.
“You won’t?”
Thomas’s eyes darkened. He waved his hand.
Immediately, one of his men stepped forward, slammed his boot down on Fatty’s hand, and drove a blade straight through the back of it.
“Aaaargh!”
Fatty let out a bloodcurdling scream, and Reese’s eyes went wide as she watched him get stabbed right in front of her.
“Help… Miss Reese, help me…”
Fatty, his hand soaked in blood, tried to reach for her, but Reese recoiled in horror.
Thomas’s voice was ice–cold. “You do something wrong, you deal with the consequences. If you don’t go apologize, you’ll end up just like him.”
He turned, and his assistant moved to grab her. Terrified, Reese rushed forward and grabbed Thomas’s arm.
“I’ll go! I’ll go! I’ll apologize, okay?”
She had no other choice. Everyone knew Thomas Quick was infamous for being ruthless–he didn’t care about blood ties when it came to discipline.
Reese followed Thomas to the Vienna Hall. His men had already contacted the staff inside, and security let them through.
The moment she stepped inside, Reese was struck dumb.
She had only seen a short video Jillian sent earlier, but now that she was here in person, she finally understood how breathtaking the venue really was.
The décor was flawless, magical. Every inch of the place radiated thoughtfulness and elegance.
Thomas led her through the crowd. The party was still in full swing/some were dancing, others chatting and drinking. Everyone looked like they had stepped out of a fairytale.
And there, in the middle of it all, stood Caitlin. Radiant. Glowing.
Reese couldn’t help but compare–her own party at Florence Hall was a joke in comparison. A total joke.
And the guests here? Yates, the VX boys, world–renowned pianist Federico, even members of the European Royal Symphony… Every man here was stunning, successful, and surrounding Caitlin.
Jealousy gnawed at her heart.
Caitlin and Sebastian noticed Thomas’s arrival and walked over to greet him.
“Thomas, welcome,” Caitlin said warmly.
“Happy birthday, Caitlin.”
Sebastian glanced between Caitlin and the head of Talon Quarters, his brows furrowed. “You two know each other ? ”
Thomas nodded. “We’ve known each other for a while.”
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“ Thomas has looked out for me, ” Caitlin added with a smile.
Sebastian nodded slowly. “Well, Mr. Quick, care to join us for a drink?”
“Thank you, Mr. Vanderbilt, but I’m here for a reason. I’ve brought my niece to apologize to Caitlin. I deeply regret what happened earlier
Sebastian blinked. “What happened earlier?”
Thomas gave him a quick explanation, and Sebastian’s expression turned grim. “Your niece has some nerve.”
“She’s spoiled, I admit. That’s on us. But now she’s here to take responsibility. Reese, get over here!”
Everyone around turned their attention to the commotion. The music and dancing slowed as all eyes fell on the girl walking out from behind a floral arrangement, head bowed low.
Caitlin immediately noticed the red mark on Reese’s cheek. It wasn’t hard to guess what had happened–Thomas must’ve slapped some sense into her . Otherwise, a girl like Reese would never come here willingly.
Reese stopped a few feet from Caitlin, the center of everyone’s attention. Thomas barked, “She’s right here. Now own up to what you did.
Reese was seething inside but had no choice. Tears welled in her eyes as she choked out the words.
“I’m sorry, Caitlin. I shouldn’t have caused you trouble. I shouldn’t have sent people to stop your car… or trash it. I was wrong. Please forgive me . ”
“And what happens if you do it again?” Thomas asked coldly.
“If I do it again… I’ll cut off my hands…”
Reese sobbed, her voice trembling.
Thomas turned to Caitlin. “She’s been out of control. Nearly caused a disaster. I’ve brought her here to face the consequences. Please, Caitlín, for my sake, let this go.”
Everyone watched in silence. Jillian couldn’t help but remember her own past mistake. She was only spared because her brother begged Sebastian to let her off the hook.
Thank God she had finally come to her senses.
Caitlin gave Reese a long look. Then, in a voice calm as still water, she said, “This time, I’ll let it go –for Thomas’s sake. But if it happens again, it won’t be your hands. I’ll take your feet too.”
Her tone was even, her gaze steady. But her words cut like a blade.
Reese instinctively stepped back, clutching at her own ankles.
“Thank you, Caitlin, for your generosity. I’ll take her and leave you all to enjoy the rest of your evening,” Thomas said, bowing slightly.
“Let’s get together another time,” Caitlin replied politely.
Thomas nodded, then escorted Reese out of the venue.
The party inside Vienna Hall continued.
Caitlin’s eyes caught Xavi and Zinnia walking in together from outside. Zinnia looked nervous, her mind swirling with the decision.
She’d promised herself she’d confess to Caithin–but just as she gathered her courage, Federico came over to speak with her.
Maybe later. There would be another chance.
it hadn’t made .
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“ Trinity, I’ve made up my mind,” Federico said. “I’m going to stay in the US for a while.”
Caitlin smiled. “We’d be happy to have you. But what about your
concerts?”
“I’m taking a break. Besides, I’ve got another reason for coming.”
“Ob?”
“I want to take on a student.”
“Do you have someone in mind?”
you might help.” “Yes. I saw a very promising child. The problem is, I don’t know who he is or how to find him. I was hoping)
Federico showed her a short video on his phone. In it, a child sat at a piano, fingers gliding across the keys with astonishing grace.
Caitlin only needed a second to recognize the boy.
“That’s my son.”
“Your son?” Federico was already aware Caitlin had four children, but he was still visibly stunned. “Which one?”
He turned to look at the three identical little boys among the group of “fairy children and blinked in disbelief.
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