Semua Bab Billionaire's Regret: Finding Her: Bab 431 - Bab 440

Knock knock!Sebastian didn’t storm in like he might’ve in the past. He didn’t lose his temper or punch the young guy in the face. Instead, he simply knocked on the door.Inside, both Caitlin and Wade looked up. The moment Wade recognized the CEO of VEG, his face turned pale, and he shot to his feet.Caitlin saw Sebastian and turned to Wade. “Make the changes with this approach, then hand the revised concept to Garrett.”“Got it. Thanks, Caitlin.”Wade didn’t dare linger. As he passed Sebastian, he greeted nervously, “Mr. Vanderbilt, sir.”Sebastian’s ice-cold presence made Wade shiver involuntarily. Even after walking past, he could still feel the piercing gaze on his back. It was like being stabbed by invisible thorns, and he quickened his pace in fear.Only after watching the “pretty boy” flee like his life depended on it did Sebastian turn his attention back to the room and walk in.He stepped up to Caitlin and handed her a bouquet of roses.“These are for you.”Caitlin stood up,

Soon, the dashing little boy walked onto the stage. With a confident bow to the audience, Howard made his way to the piano.Molly watched her handsome nephew and casually whispered to Simon, “Simon, let’s have a baby this cute in the future, okay?”The sudden comment made Simon flush with embarrassment.He didn’t reply, but Patricia overheard and chimed in, “Auntie, you could also have a girl like me! Girls are great too!”“Yes, yes, we want a little girl too.”“My mommy and daddy are going to give me a baby brother or sister soon. You guys better catch up!”The little guy giggled, making everyone around them burst into laughter.Sebastian, in a good mood, pulled Caitlin close and planted a kiss on her cheek. Together, they turned their attention to the stage.Their eldest son—once withdrawn and lacking maternal love for five years—was now confidently performing in front of a crowd. This transformation was all thanks to Caitlin’s return.Everyone could see how much Howard had changed.

Zora’s expression remained dismissive. “Sure, he played the notes, but does a child that young even understand what the music is trying to express? I’ll admit he’s good at imitation, but it’s all just mimicry—soulless and meaningless!”Whispers broke out across the audience. Many couldn’t understand why this judge was so determined to discredit contestant 24. The boy had clearly played beautifully.Caitlin thought Zora’s argument was absurd. The only way to deal with people like her was to fight back with skill.“Fine,” Caitlin said. “If you still can’t acknowledge my son’s ability, then I’ll play the same piece myself—let’s see who does it better.”She put down the microphone and walked toward the piano. Those who didn’t know her were stunned—what kind of parent would dare challenge a professional judge onstage?Zora lifted her chin arrogantly, watching Caitlin’s back with narrowed eyes. She was itching to see how far this woman thought her talents could go.Caitlin’s pale, elegant h

Two cars pulled up to the shoreline one after the other.Caitlin stepped out first. Ximena, glancing at her silhouette against the sea, followed silently.They stood together, facing the vast horizon. The sky and sea blended into a hazy gray—just like the storm of emotions inside Ximena.“Don’t you have anything to say?” Caitlin asked, turning to look at her.Ximena’s expression was sorrowful, conflicted beyond words.“It must hurt, seeing your own son and yet not being able to call him your own,” Caitlin continued softly. She wasn’t mocking her—if anything, her tone was almost like that of a friend’s.“You know everything, don’t you?” Ximena asked, struggling to keep her voice steady.“Nothing stays hidden forever. What you’re facing now is the consequence of everything you did. Who else can you blame?”“Yes… I can only blame myself.”One wrong step had led to a lifetime of regret. Ximena feared there might never be a path back.Something struck her. “Did you plan this? You told me h

Caitlin was the first to leave the beach in her car. Ximena remained behind, standing motionless as the sea breeze blew past her, her mind still reeling from Caitlin's words. What should she do now?There was no one who could give her the answer.*Soon after the National Children's Piano Competition concluded, the official list of winners was released.Under normal circumstances, the results wouldn’t have raised any questions. The public typically accepted such outcomes without much thought. But this time, a video surfaced online—one that showed a parent confronting a judge over the results. Caitlin's face wasn’t clearly shown, but her voice questioning the judge came through loud and clear.It didn’t take long before keywords like “Controversy Over National Piano Competition” and “Fierce Parent Confronts Judge” shot to the top of trending topics nationwide, sparking heated debate.Online opinions quickly split into two camps: one group admired the parent’s courage to question author