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    <b>Chapter </b><b>178 </b>


    Howard understood his father’s silent plea. He took the rose and ced it in Casey bands,


    Seeing her son so happy, Caitlin leaned down and kissed his inte face,


    “Thank you, my son!” she said.


    Sebastian widened his eyes in disbelief. “Hey, the flowers are from me! Don’t get a reward?”


    “Dream on!” Caitlin shot him a nce.


    Sebastian watched as his son proudly shook his little head, clearly siding with his mother


    He was defeated! It was clear: his son was always more popr than him!


    Sebastian felt a pang of jealousy–how dare his son go behind his back to support his mother?


    Dinner resumed, and soon, Connor’s grand 999 red roses were wheeled over to their table.


    The flowers were met with enthusiastic admiration from Yasmin’s friends.


    “Wow, 999 roses! Yasmin, you’re so lucky!” one of them eximed.


    “Connor really went all out!” another chimed in.


    Yasmin nced at Caitlin, feeling somewhat bnced. Caitlin received flowers, and now she was receiving hershmph, hers were red rosest


    At that moment, Connor, seizing the opportunity, started his own confession. “Yasmin, do you know how I feel right now? It’s like these fiery red rose I……”


    Connor abruptly stopped, forgetting his words. He hurriedly pulled out a small cheat sheet from his pocket. The people around him burst intoughter.


    While Mr. Vanderbilt was ying romantic, Connor was ying the fool!


    Yasmin’s face reddened with embarrassment. Couldn’t Connor get it together? Why did he have to make such a spectacle of himself?


    Meanwhile, across the street at a hotel opposite the restaurant, Bruce and Arthur were using binocrs to spy on the revolving restaurant.


    “Dad is sending 999 roses to Mom!” Arthur shouted. “Quick, Bruce! Don’t let him seed!


    – “Okay!” Bruce swiftly typed on hisptop and cked out the entire building’s power system.


    Immediately, the entire building, including the revolving restaurant, plunged into darkness.


    “Haha, it’s cked out! Let’s see how he delivers those flowers now!” Arthurughed with glee. If their dad knew they were messing things up, he’d be


    furious.


    At that moment, in the revolving restaurant, Connor was about to continue his confession when all the lights went out. The entire restaurant was plunged into darkness, but the building outside remained lit up.


    “Hey, hey, hey! What’s going on? Who turned off the lights? I haven’t even finished my speech, and the cake hasn’t arrived yet. Why are the lights off?? Connor shouted, bewildered.


    The guests were also confused and unsure of what had happened.


    <i>??? </i>


    “It’s a power outage!” Caitlin said softly.


    “That’s right! It’s a power outage!” Sebastian added.


    Just as everyone’s eyes were adjusting to the darkness, Caitlin suddenly felt someone cupping her face and nting a rough kiss on her lips.


    She had been kissed!


    The kiss was forceful and domineering.


    By the time she realized it, the person had already pulled away.


    After figuring out that the man opposite her had stolen a kiss, Caitlin was furious.


    She swung her fist toward his face, but it was caught by hisrge hand before it couldnd.


    Soon, the restaurant was lit by candlelight as the waiters quickly lit candles on each table.


    The soft, flickering candlelight pushed away the darkness and illuminated the faces of those nearby.


    Caitlin saw Sebastian, his hand still wrapped around her fist, a smug grin on his face.


    Pulling her hand back, she turned to look at the night view outside, fuming with anger.


    That shameless man–always taking advantage and getting bolder!


    She would have taught him a lesson if it weren’t for their son being present.


    Sebastian should thank the power outage–it gave him the opportunity to get what he wanted.


    Meanwhile, across the street, the two little troublemakers had no idea their n had backfired.


    Their father’s roses were sessfully delivered, and the power outage didn’t disrupt his n. Instead, it gave him the chance to steal a kiss.


    A waiter exined, “Ladies and gentlemen, please don’t panic. The restaurant experienced a power outage, and we’re investigating the cause. Please remain calm!”


    The guests were no longer in a panic, and candles were ced on every table.


    Through the flickering candlelight, Sebastian watched Caitlin and thought she looked even more beautiful, like a painting, radiating grace.


    “Are you done eating? Let’s go,” Caitlin said, as she had received a call from Faith. She still had some matters to attend to and didn’t want to waste more time here.


    “Now that the power’s back, we can’t take the elevator yet. Let’s wait until it’s fixed,” Sebastian suggested, hoping the power would be out for the entire night so that he could spend more time with her.


    However, the next second, the lights came back on.


    “The power’s back on. Let’s go,” Caitlin said as she stood up, taking Howard’s hand and walking toward the door.


    “Caitlin…” Sebastian called out, but she didn’t stop. He quickly followed, catching up with her and their son.


    Yasmin noticed they were leaving and immediately felt disappointed.


    Her birthday had been ruined!


    Everything had been stolen by Caitlin–her favorite man was all focused on her. How annoying!


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    As Connor watched then leave, Yasmin felt defeated.


    “Come on, let’s go,” Connor said, trying to cheer her up. “It’s your birthday, and I have a surprise for you Let’s pol


    Yasmin had lost interest in the birthday celebration. But with Connor around, she felt a bit beffer


    She had to show Sebastian that there were many men pursuing her if he didn’t ept her, it would be his lose!


    And now that Caitlin was there, she needed to outshine her tonight.


    “I can’t lose to Caitlin!” Yasmin dered.


    “No problem! I’ll make sure you’re the center of attention tonight,” Connor promised.


    Yasmin felt better after hearing that. As long as she stood out, Caitlin would be reduced to a mere backdrop.


    The elevator descended to the first floor, and Caitlin, with Howard in <i>tow</i>, stepped out.


    Sebastian followed, and their car was waiting outside.


    Xavi opened the door for them. “Caitlin<b>, </b>please get in!”


    “No, take Howard upstairs. I have my own car,” Caitlin replied, guiding Howard into the vehicle. Howard held onto her hand tightly.


    “Get in, I’ll have someone take you home!” Sebastian said, standing behind Caitlin.


    He shed a “thumbs up” at Howard, silently thanking him for keeping Caitlin from leaving.


    “No, I have other matters to attend to. Howard, be a good boy, and Mommy will see you often,” Caitlin said, trying tofort her son


    Howard, reluctantly, released her hand.


    Caitlin turned and hurriedly walked away.


    “Hey, Caitlin!” Sebastian tried to call her back, but she didn’t stop. When she got farther away, he hurried to follow.


    He saw her get into a luxury car, and as the car drove off, he briefly saw a small face–one that looked just like Howard’s. The child even waved at him


    What was going on?


    Was he <i>seeing </i>things?


    Howard was <i>in </i><i>his </i>car, wasn’t he?


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