Chapter <b>257 </b>
James didn’t back down. He downed one drink aher another, ss aber ss.
Living as a lone wolf all these years, this was the first time he’d sat down for a proper meal and drinks with someone. He was
The two men kept drinking, neither willing to back down.
But after finishing two whole bottles, James could no longer maintain hispoture. His vision blurred, his head spun, and his
<b>Mcond </b>
He shook his head, struggling to stay conscious
“I <b>can’t </b>drink anymore. I’m done.”
Sebastian mmed his hand on the table.
“Admit it. You lost. You can’t outdrink me.”
James let out a ragged breath, barely managing to string together his words.
“lost… Can’t keep up…”
The moment he finished his sentence, he copsed onto the table,pletely knocked out
“James
Caitlin called his name a few times, <b>but </b>he didn’t respond
“He’s really drunk.”
Sebastian, also extremely intoxicated, reached for Caitlin’s hand, gripping it tightly.
“Caitlin… he’s <b>drunk</b>… but I’m not… I won…
And with that, he, too, passed out.
Catin sighed, <b>shaking </b>her head.
There was no helping it she had to call Xavi and Quincy toe pick them up.
Thirty minutester
Xavi arrived first.
Stepping into the private room, he took one look at the two passed–out men and blinked in surprise.
“Caitlin, what happened to Mr. Vanderbilt?”
“He <b>drank </b>too much. Take him <b>home</b>.”
“Right… Got it.”
Xavi had never seen Sebastian <b>this </b>drunk before
<b>Even </b>in his worst moods, their boss never got ckout drunk.
<b>1/5 </b>
heavier by the
And considering Sebastian’s high alcohol tolerance, just how much had he been drinking tonight?
With some effort<b>, </b>Xavi helped carry him out.
A few minutester, Quincy arrived.
“James <b>is </bpletely out of it. Take him to a hotel, book him a room, and let him rest,” Caitlin instructed.
With James now out of her hands, Caitlin left the restaurant, heading straight to The Vanderbilt Family estate to pick up Patricia..
Back at The <b>Vanderbilt </b>Family home, <b>Xavi </b>had already carried Sebastian to his room upstairs.
As Caitlin passed by, she heard the sounds of retching inside.
She peeked in and saw Sebastian bent over, struggling with nausea, while Xavi was clearly overwhelmed trying to assist him.
With a sigh<b>, </b>Caitlin stepped <b>inside</b>.
“I’ll handle it.”
“Oh <b>okay</b>, Caitlin.”
Xavi <b>quickly </b>moved <b>aside</b>, letting her take over.
<b>Caitlin </b>sat beside Sebastian, gently patting his back…
Sebastian was miserable–<b>his </b>stomach churned, but he couldn’t throw up
told y
d you not to drink so much,” she murmured. “Now look at you—suffering for it.”
Hearing her voice, Sebastian groggly muttered,
“Caitlin…
His <b>hand </b>failed in the <b>air </b>
Caitlin instinctively caught it–and he pulled it to his chest, pressing it against his heart,
“Caitlin…is mine…mine……
<b>Xavi</b>, witnessing this scene, quietly slipped out of the room.
Ah<b>. </b>
So this was his boss’s n all along.
Pretend to be drunk Get Caitin to take care of him + Gain sympathy
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Catfin sighed, trying to pull her hand back, but Sebastian wouldn’t let go..
<b>2/5 </b>
“How are <b>you </b>feeling <b>now</b>? Still nauseous?” she asked. “To make you some hangover soup-
But as soon as she moved, he pulled her back.
Completely off <b>guard</b><b>, </b>Caitlin stumbled forward–straight <b>into </b>his chest,
His strong arms wrapped tightly around her<b>, </b><b>locking </b>her in ce
“Don’t go, Cailli
She froze.
Caitlin<b>… </b>
Through his thin shirt<b>, </b>she could hear his heartbeat.
Feel his warmth.
Sebastian’s voice <b>was </b>deep and husky.
<b>“</b><b>Caitlin</b>, why are you so… beautiful…
Even drunk, he kept murmuring nonsense.
Caitlin sat there, her heart skipping a beat.
This wasn’t good.
She needed to leave right now.
Taking <b>a </b>deep breath, she pushed herself up.
“Wright. Get some <b>sleep</b>. I’ll go check on the kids.”
But before she could escape, Sebastian dragged her back down.
This time, he didn’thesitate-
He kissed her.
Molly had just finished putting the kids to bed.
She stepped out, stretching her arms after a long night.
<b>Taking </b>care of four kids alone was the fighting an entire war
As she passed the master bedroom, she noticed the lights were still on.
“On? My brother’s back?”
She pushed the door open-
<b>And </b>immediately froze.
Inude, she saw Sebastian and Caitlin entangled in a heated kiss.
Molly instantly turned bright red
instantly turned !
Oh my God.
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With both hands covering her face, she silently hacked out of the room.
She did not see that.
She was never here.
Luckily, she hadn’t shouted–otherwise, Sebastian would’ve killed her for interrupting
As she left the estate, she smirked to herself
“Looks like my brother is finally making progress. Good for him!”
Then she frowned.
Now if only she could figure out how to win over Simon
The next morning.
Caitlin woke up with Patricia in her arms.
At some pointst night, after making sure Sebastian was asleep, she had gone to check on the kids-
Only to pick up Patricia and bring her to the guest room with her.
When Patricia woke <b>up</b>, she found herself smuggled against Caitlin’s chest
She stared at her mother for a long time, eyes filled with happiness.
When <b>Caitlin </b>finally stirred, Patricia whispered excitedly.
“Mommy, you’re awake!”
Caitlin smiled shopily, “Morning, sweetheart.”
“Mommy’s so warm!“.
The little girl nuzzled closer, her tiny hands clinging to her mother.
Caitlin chuckled, pressing a kiss to her daughter’s forehead<b>.” </b>
“Wright, time to get up
Alter helping Patricia get dressed, Caitlin led her out of the room
Right as Sebastian stepped out of the master bedroom.
He was freshly showered, dressed sharply, but still rubbing his temple from the hangover.
When he spotted Caitlin and Patricia, his lips cupled into <b>a </b>satisfied smirk.
“You didn’t go homest night?” he asked
Caitlin hesitated.”
Sebastian’s mood immediately liked.
Good. She stayed.
Andst night…
A certain memory
ty of kissing her resurfaced in his mind.
Sebastian suddenly felt very pleased with himself.
“Come here, <b>Patricia</b>,” he said, scooping up his daughter.
“Let’s go eat breakfast”
His three sons soon ran out of their room, joining them.
And so, the six of them walked hand in hand to the dining hall-
A <b>full </b>family.
The staff couldn’t help but stare.
This… looked like a happy family,
After breakfast, Caitlin sent the boys to Danca Estate with Quincy and Faith.
Then, she and Sebastian took Patricia to Royal International Hotel-
For today’s official custody transfer ceremony.
Everything had been prepared.
Journalists,w enforcement, and legal representatives were already in <b>ce</b>.
But as the scheduled time arrived
There was still no sign of Ximena.
Caitlin nced at the clock, brows knitting together,
“She’ste…is the nning not to show up?”