Upon returning to the estate, Caiden met with Cecilia, the woman who had spoken for him.
“Dr. Caiden, you're here? I still don't believe what they said about you. That you're fake, just came here for a commercial…..” She began.
“Isn't this you returning back to your apartment?” She asked but Caiden was momentarily speechless.
Apart from the alluring charm Cecilia carried, he never thought anyone would believe in him as he'd graded them all the same. Cecilia was the only one.
He affirmed it. Cecilia was different.
Coming from a powerful family, Cecilia carried herself with elegance and possessed breathtaking beauty. Her figure was equally captivating.
Unlike Maelie’s distant and untouchable aura, Cecilia exuded warmth and passion, her presence far more vibrant and alluring.
Even someone like Caiden, who had encountered many beautiful women, found her charm difficult to ignore.
He sighed. “I'm here to prepare for the auction.” He spoke as if he was not important, rather came to work here as a servant.
Cecilia let out a soft laugh. “I'm sure you must be kidding.” While others took chances to believe Caiden was fake, she took chances to believe he's great.
Caiden however was just observing, and didn't say anything.
Cecilia hadn’t expected him to be the type who could feel shy, and she found it amusing.
Many men had pursued her over the years, yet none had intrigued her quite like Caiden.
This was an instant, natural attraction.
She thought he was worth getting to know better. Even not suddenly, she knew soon.
“Will you be there at the auction?” She asked.
“Yes,” Caiden nodded. That's all she wanted to know.
For years, major business players in the city had been eyeing this valuable property. The wealthiest of the elites.
The auction that evening was meant to facilitate more elites coming in to form a neighborhood and perhaps business connections.
As night fell and lights illuminated the area, the estate was transformed into an ethereal paradise glowing with luxury lights.
A red carpet stretched across the entrance, welcoming the city’s top elites, who arrived in style with their elegant companions.
Cecilia elegantly dressed like a Queen, seductive with her unique makeup style walked up to Caiden with a charming smile.
“Helloo,” she flapped her perfectly manicured fingers. She looked around, searching.
“You're with no one, I guess?” She whispered. Caiden lowered his brow. She smiled. Caiden managed to nod.
Several VIP guests were beginning to arrive at this point, so many came to greet Cecilia.
She smiled, thinking she could use this to gain some attention in Caiden's sight.
“Dr. Howard, let me introduce you to a few CEOs,” she said, ready to showcase her connections.
But before she could speak further, the guests recognized Caiden already.
“Isn’t this Dr. Howard from Howard Hospital? Can you remember me? I’m Calvin James. Thanks to your treatment, our triplets are now growing healthily!”
“Dr. Howard, it’s such a pleasure to see you again! Do you remember me? You helped me through a difficult pregnancy. Now we have a healthy one year old!”
“Dr. Howard! I owe you a drink tonight. Without you, I wouldn’t still be going strong at my age!”
Cecilia stood there, stunned.
She watched as these prominent figures eagerly approached Caiden, greeting him with smiles and gratitude.
His network and influence were far beyond what one would expect from an ordinary doctor.
After finally parting with the guests, Caiden turned to Cecilia with a small, apologetic smile.
“Sorry about that, Ms. Fred. They were all former patients. To be honest, I can barely remember them.”
Cecilia smirked. “Dr. Howard, you’re quite full of surprises, how did you know my surname?” But Caiden smiled.
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The following morning after the wedding, Caiden stirred before sunrise. Cecilia was still asleep beside him, one hand lightly resting on his chest, her breathing even and calm. He stayed still, watching the faint light of early morning slip through the curtains, his mind turning over everything that had already happened, and everything still ahead.On the nightstand lay the flash drive the unknown woman had delivered. Marcus had spent the night going through it, and a preliminary report was already waiting on Caiden’s phone. He hadn’t opened it yet. For a few hours, he had chosen to keep the war at a distance, just long enough to have one night that belonged entirely to them.Now the night has ended.Caiden eased himself out of bed as quietly as possible, careful not to disturb Cecilia. Despite his effort, she shifted anyway, she always seemed to notice.“Where are you going?” she asked, her voice still thick with sleep.“To go through Marcus’s report,” he said softly. “Go back to bed
Chapter 30
The wedding day came with clear skies and an unseasonably warm breeze. The rooftop garden had been completely transformed, like something out of a fairytale. Glass candles lined the walkways, soft light flickering against the evening air, while white and gold flowers covered every surface in carefully arranged abundance. Somewhere nearby, a string quartet played gently as guests settled into their seats, the music drifting through the open space.Michael had organized security with military-level precision. Every attendee was carefully screened, every supplier thoroughly checked. Plainclothes operatives were placed strategically across the hospital grounds, while FBI agents blended into the guest list. Commander Ellis had even brought in his team from London as a personal favor.If the Consortium intended to strike, they wouldn’t find a ceremony, they would find a heavily fortified stronghold.Caiden stood at the altar with Michael beside him as his best man. For the first time, ther
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Michael found him the next morning, waiting outside his office with an expression that meant bad news."Edward Ashford is dead."Caiden stopped mid-stride. "How?""His body was found at an estate in Switzerland. Apparent heart attack. The Swiss authorities are calling it natural causes.""You don't believe that.""I don't believe in coincidence." Michael handed him a tablet with the Swiss police report. "He died three days ago, right after our press conference. Right after we released the evidence against him.""He knew we were coming for him. The stress—""Maybe. Or maybe someone else got to him first. Someone who didn't want him talking."Caiden stared at the report. Edward Ashford had been the architect of his mother's murder. The founder of the Consortium. The shadow that had hung over his family for thirty years. And now he was dead before Caiden could face him."There are others still out there," Michael continued. "The Consortium's leadership was never just one man. Ashford was
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