Semua Bab Billionaire's Regret: Finding Her: Bab 271 - Bab 280

Jonathan staggered, nearly collapsing.Joshua caught him just in time, supporting his weight.Jonathan’s bloodshot eyes locked onto Caitlin, still unwilling to accept defeat."Caitlin, no matter what, I am still your father! How could you betray me like this? How could you align with them and do this to me?!"Caitlin’s expression turned ice-cold."A father? How could someone like you even call himself that?"Her voice carried undeniable scorn."After you took over Thompson Global Ventures, did you ever truly try to build it into something greater?No. You only ever wanted to make it yours, to fatten your own pockets, to enrich yourself alone!And now, I am officially announcing—Jonathan, you are no longer the chairman or legal representative of LIG!"The verdict was delivered without mercy.---### The Vote Is FinalJonathan’s face twisted in fury."I still own shares! I’m still a shareholder—I object!"Caitlin remained unmoved."Eight votes in favor, one against. Your opposition is i

For years, Jonathan had built LIG into his personal empire, surrounding himself with loyal executives who owed him everything.Without him in charge, Caitlin managing the company? Impossible.Jonathan’s arrogance made him believe that without his influence, LIG would collapse.Joshua, ever the loyal right-hand man, nodded firmly."Understood. I’ll take care of it immediately."---### The Public BacklashJoshua wasted no time stirring the flames.Soon, news articles flooded the internet, painting Caitlin as a ruthless daughter who had turned on her own father."A Disgraceful Betrayal—Caitlin Lewis Seizes Control of LIG!""If This Were Ancient Times, Would She Be Branded a Traitor?""Ambition Over Blood: A Daughter’s Cruelty."Countless comments and posts began to sympathize with Jonathan, painting him as a victim."She even betrayed her own father for power?! Ruthless!""How could she do this to her own flesh and blood?!""This is just greed, plain and simple!"But it didn’t stop ther

Caitlin remained silent, exuding an aura that was neither aggressive nor submissive.Her presence alone commanded attention.Her gaze, sharp and unyielding, met Ximena’s head-on, a silent but intense battle unfolding between them.Zoe, unfazed by the growing tension, responded with measured authority."I understand Ximena's concerns. However, as the president of Luminary League, I have the authority to make executive appointments."Her voice carried undeniable finality as she continued."Leah has been removed from her position as a standing board member. Effective immediately, I appoint Caitlin as her successor."Gasps rippled through the crowd."Since she is now a board member, she is, by default, a full member of Luminary League. Unless, of course, you have an objection, Ximena?"Ximena clenched her jaw, struggling to suppress her frustration.She refused to accept Caitlin’s sudden elevation—from an outsider to her equal in one swift move.Her lips curled into a tight smile as she c

No one applauded, but Zoe was quick to set the tone.“Alright, Caitlin’s painting will be included in today’s auction. Let’s see how it performs.”The gala continued, and Caitlin’s status in Luminary League was now officially cemented. She was immediately appointed as a permanent board member, standing on equal footing with Ximena, possessing the same level of authority.In the crowd, Ximena approached Caitlin with a glass of wine, a faint smile playing on her lips.“Congratulations, Caitlin. That was quite a move—getting yourself into Luminary League.”Caitlin clinked her glass lightly against Ximena’s, her own smile cool and unreadable.“Not as impressive as your ability to read the tides and win favor with the right people. If we’re talking about strategy, I should call you my mentor.”Both women smiled, but the underlying tension between them was something only they understood.Just then, Zora walked up, her eyes scanning Caitlin from head to toe.“Caitlin, tell me, is there any i

"Watch your words and mind your place—I don’t know you."Zeke’s voice was cold and emotionless.Without waiting for a response, he got into his car and shut the door.The engine roared to life, and in the blink of an eye, his car sped off, disappearing into the night.Ximena stood frozen in place, her fingers curling into tight fists as she watched him leave.Her chest heaved with emotions—frustration, anger, regret, and something else she couldn’t quite name.He really had forgotten her.Or perhaps, he simply chose to.But she wouldn’t give up.She would wait.---### A Silent AgreementOn the way home, Sebastian lifted Caitlin’s hand to his lips and pressed a lingering kiss to her skin.Leaning close, his breath brushed against her ear as he murmured,"Caitlin, thank you… for always giving me face."Despite Zeke’s presence, Caitlin never wavered.Every time, she chose to stand by his side—and that, for Sebastian, was a victory in itself.Her loyalty soothed his male pride in a way n