Chapter 138
At that very moment, the ostentatious Rolls-Royce glided past the security cameras and swept into the private drive of the estate, instantly drawing the attention of everyone nearby. People whipped out their phones, snapping photos and whispering excitedly among themselves.
“A Rolls-Royce Phantom! And it’s the limited edition-the kind that goes for over twelve million on the official website! This must be Master Ninth’s car p>
“Do you think he’s the one driving? The person in the passenger seat looks like a woman! Could she be his girlfriend? Oh my god p>
If the woman in the passenger seat was actually Master Ninth’s girlfriend, then she must have the luck of the century.
But-
As soon as that idea was voiced, several people piped up in disagreement.
“Girlfriend? No way. I heard Master Ninth is a lifelong bachelor p>
“A bachelor? Who said that p>
“Master Ninth himself! He did a newspaper interview and said he was committed to staying single p>
“Sure, maybe he used to be, but what if he’s finally met his soulmate? People say when you meet the right one, you’re willing to drop all your rules and spoil them rotten p>
“Soulmate? Get real! Master Ninth is the king of the financial world-what ordinary woman could ever catch his eye p>
The debate heated up as everyone speculated over whether the woman in the passenger seat could possibly be Gordon’s mysterious love.
Inside the car, Skyler steered smoothly and explained to Caitlin, “Sylvester Gardens is the first privately owned five-star park in Eldermere. It’s almost a century old. My grandma loves company, so half the grounds are open to the public. We get six or seven thousand visitors a day, and twice that on holidays p>
Caitlin nodded, her expression calm and composed. “That explains why there are so many people here p>
Anyone else, visiting Sylvester Gardens for the first time, would probably be overwhelmed. Even Skyler’s childhood friends, when they came here for the first time, had been left speechless-awed by the sheer power of money.
But Caitlin remained serene from start to finish.
And it wasn’t the forced calm you sometimes see; it radiated from her bones, utterly unpretentious and impossible to imitate.
Skyler gave her an invisible thumbs up.
That’s Boss Caitlin for you-cool as ever. She’d clearly seen her share of storms. After another three minutes weaving through the estate, they finally arrived at the real Sylvester Gardens-the part closed off from the public.
Here, the world was quieter, more refined. If the open side of Sylvester Gardens was a palace, this private section was nothing less than paradise on earth.
Even the railings and steps along the path were carved from white marble, and the garden’s lamp posts were all from luxury European brands. Every detail screamed wealth—this was the kind of scene you’d only see in the most extravagant TV dramas, if even then. Discover more novels at.net
Waiting at the entrance were Beatrice and Alaina, both straining to catch the first glimpse of Caitlin’s arrival.
As the car rolled into view, Alaina could hardly contain her excitement. “She’s here! Mom, look-Miss Kensington is here p>
Beatrice straightened up at once, her eyes fixed on the approaching vehicle.
The car came to a smooth stop in the designated space.
Skyler quickly stepped out and circled around to open the passenger door. “Boss Caitlin, we’ve arrived p>
“Thank you.” Caitlin leaned out and climbed down.
Her outfit was simple: pale jeans, snow boots, and a crisp white blouse. She wore no makeup, but her fresh face and easy smile had a charm that drew every eye. Somehow, her understated style looked like high fashion-proof that some people wear the clothes, while others let the clothes wear them.
Alaina hurried over and wrapped Caitlin in a warm hug. “Catie, welcome to Sylvester Gardens p>
Caitlin smiled. “Thank you, Alaina p>
After the hug, Alaina led her over to Beatrice and began the introductions. “Mom, this is Caitlin-she’s the one who saved Gordon. If it weren’t for her, you might never have seen your precious son again. Catie’s not just a brilliant doctor-she’s the kindest, most genuine girl I’ve ever met p>
Then she turned to Caitlin. “Catie, this is my mom p>
Blushing a little from all the praise, Caitlin smiled at Beatrice. “Hello, Beatrice, I’m Caitlin p>
When she smiled, little dimples formed in her cheeks, as if she could light up the whole place and pull you right in.
Beatrice just stared at her, frozen in place, jaw hanging open in shock.
Oh. My. God.
Wasn’t this the daughter-in-law she’d been dreaming of?