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Luckily, Sebastian reacted quickly and kicked the attacker away before she could reach Caitlin, Tyler and the others immediately stepped in to se
them.
The woman hit the floor with a pained cry. Caitlin looked closely–it was Megan.
“Ugh…”
Megan climbed back up and rushed forward again. “Caitlin, I came here just to find you!”
Caitlin signaled for Tyler and the others to stand down. She stared at the woman on the floor and asked, “What do you want from me?”
Megan clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture. “I’m here to beg you. Please, I’m begging you, show some mercy and let my son go , Caitling
So she was here to plead for Joshua.
After hearing her out, Caitlin replied flatly, “Your son committed a crime. The police will deal with him accordingly. There’s nothing I can do.”
Megan was nearly in tears. “Caitlin! I know I treated you horribly before! I deserve everything that’s happened to me!
“But Joshua is my only son. If he goes to prison, what am I supposed to do with the rest of my life?
“Please, for the sake of the fact that we were once family–can’t you pull some strings with the police and help him out? I’m begging you! ”
Caitlin shook her head. “I already gave him a second chance when I reclaimed LIG . If he had chosen to live honestly, he wouldn’t have ended up getting
arrested.
“I didn’t go after him–he teamed up with others to set me up. He chose this path, no one else. He brought this on himself.
“I said it before–anyone who wrongs me won’t get away with it. You just didn’t listen.”
“So you really won’t help him? My poor boy…”
Megan’s glamorous life was long gone. With no background to rely on, she was now miserable and desperate. Hearing Caitlin’s harsh words, she covered
her face and sobbed.
“Is your son really that pitiful? I’d say people like him are only pitiful because they’re hateful. This is what happens when you don’t raise your child properly.
“Actually, it’s better that he’s locked up. He can keep Jonathan company. Makes visiting day more convenient for you.”
As Caitlin finished speaking, the elevator arrived. She stepped inside with Sebastian and the others.
Megan collapsed to the floor in despair. Her daughter had vanished without a word, her son was in custody, and now she was all alone. What was left for
her?
Just as Megan sank deeper into her hopelessness, a man with a low–brimmed hat appeared in front of her.
“If you want to get your son out, I can help you.”
Megan lifted her head but couldn’t see the man’s face. Still, in her desperation, he looked like a lifeline.
“Really? You can save my son? You really can help him?”
“I can. But I need you to do something for me.”
“Yes! Anything! Even if it’s a hundred things, I’ll do it!”
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Then come with nie
Megan wiped her tears, scrambled to her feet, and quickly followed the man.
Upstairs , the movie was about to start.
Wendy had been dragged here by Benjamin. She’d tried to slip away a few times, but he kept catching her. She was still angry about what he’d said before and didn’t want to be near him at all.
Benjamin had bought snacks and handed her a big tub of popcorn. “Here, hold this, Pudding.”
“I have a name. Use it.”
Wendy huffed. Every time he called her “Pudding,” she remembered that ridiculous comment about liking girls with curves. It made her skin crawl
“Alright, I’ll call you by your name from now on, okay, Pudding?”
Wendy glared daggers at him. If looks could kill…
Benjamin didn’t care in the slightest. He slipped his arm around her and ted her into the theater.
He’d only bought tickets today because Sebastian had mentioned taking Caitlin to a horror movie. According to him, girls always got scared and snuggled into their guy’s arms during scary films.
So naturally, Benjamin wanted to test the theory with Wendy. Maybe she’d get scared and jump into his arms. He was looking forward to it.
As people settled into their seats, Sebastian and Caitlin arrived at the same theater, holding popcorn and drinks, fingers intertwined.
Tyler, Xavi, Zinnia, and other staff members followed to ensure their safety. They all filed into the auditorium together.
“Caitlin!”
Wendy waved excitedly when she saw her. “I’m over here!”
Caitlin waved back at her and Benjamin, but their seats were further back, not near the center.
Wendy turned to Benjamin. “I want to switch seats and sit with Caitlin.”
As she started to get up, Benjamin shoved her back down. “Sit still! They’re a couple. Why would you go bother them? Unless you want our boss to kick you across the room.”
Fair point.
Sebastian wouldn’t be thrilled.
Wendy sulked but stayed in her seat.
The back rows had been secured for Sebastian and his team. Once seated, they waited for the movie to start.
The most excited person might’ve been Xavi, who was sitting next to Zinnia. Even though the whole team was present, he pretended it was just the two of them watching a movie. Not a bad setup.
He’d already heard from Mr. Vanderbilt that they were watching a horror movie–something girls usually found terrifying. Would Zinnia get scared and hide in his arms?
He liked the idea.
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The previews ended . The movie began .
The surround sound amped up every eerie note. The film really was terrifying
Screams erupted in the audierite from time to time.
Benjamin kept sneaking glances at Wendy. While other women were shrieking and clutching their partners, Wendy looked laser focused – wide eged mil completely captivated.
He leaned in and whispered, “Pudding, aren’t you scared?”
“What’s there to be scared of?”
“It’s a horror movie. You’re supposed to be scared,” Benjamin muttered.
“ This is awesome. So thrilling!” Wendy replied, munching on popcorn, fully engaged.
Benjamin rubbed his chin, baffled. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.
She was supposed to cuddle up to him. Why wasn’t she following the script?
He couldn’t help but glance back at Sebastian and Caitlin. What about them?
How did Caitlin react to horror movies?
One look, and he snapped his head back forward.
Even during a horror movie, they were all lovey–dovey.
Disgusting.
Whenever a scary scene came up, Caitlin would shut her eyes.
“Are you scared?”
Sebastian shifted his broad frame to completely block her view of the screen. Their faces were inches apart.
In that close proximity, their breaths intertwined.
Caitlin opened her eyes but couldn’t see the screen–only felt his lips hovering close, his warm breath washing over her.
“What would I be scared of?” Her heart skipped a beat.
Sebastian gently brushed her cheek. “Don’t worry, Caitlin. I know how to take all your fear away.”
Cover your eyes)~t~
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