<b>Chapter </b><b>264 </b>
James had been lost in thought for a long time. The more he thought, the more his heart ached,
Finally, he took a deep breath, his resolve hardening. He had to make things right.
He would find a way to atone for his mistakes.
And more than anything, he hoped–his sister would one day forgive him.
When Caitlin woke up, it was already mid morning the next day.
She felt much better after a full night’s rest. After getting ready, the first thing she did was rush to the hospital to check on Quincy
He still hadn’t woken up.
Faith was still there, keeping watch.
“Faith, 17
I stay here now. Go home and get some rest.TM
Faith nodded and left the hospital
<b>Standing </b>outside the ICU, Caitlin gazed through the ss <b>at </b>Quincy lying motionless on the hospital bed. Her heart twisted painfully.
She opened her palm, looking at the brass whistle in her <b>hand</b>. The memories surfaced–her little brother running around, happily blowing his whistle.
Harrison… <b>please </b>wake up soon.
Tears welled in her eyes. She wanted him back.
Once he woke up, they would search for their mother together.
A short distance away, behind a pir, James was watching.
His chest ached as if someone had stabbed him.
His family was right there, just a few steps away.
And yet he had lost the right to reunite with them.
But he wouldn’t give <b>up</b>.
Caitlin<b>, </b><b>just </b>wait for me.
After silently watching <b>her </b>for a moment, James turned and disappeared into the shadows.
Caitlin stayed at the hospital for over an hour until Yosef’s men arrived to take her ce.
She called Yoset. “How’s everything on your <b>end</b>?”
“Everything is <b>ready</b>. Just waiting for you to sign
“I’ll be there soon
Leaving the ICU, she exited the hospital only to unexpectedly run intomine and her mother, Medan
Jasmine was in a hospital gown, apanied by Megan. They had just finished a CT scan and were on their way back to the hospital room.
To avoid being recognized, Jasmine wore a hat but the moment Caillin spotted Megan, she immediately knew who was standing beside her.
The two women were chatting as they walked.
“Good news! LIG has found a powerful backer. 4EVER Capital has invested in LIG. Ourpany is going to be stronger than ever”
“That’s great Dad won’t have to worry anymore!”
Just as they were speaking, Jasmine liked her gaz–and from
The elegant woman walking <b>toward </b>them made her gasp out loud.
Jasmine stiffened, her body <b>trembling</b>. She came to an abrupt stop
“Why <b>are </b>you here? What… what do you want?!”
Megan’s expression tensed at the sight of Caitlin Fear flickered in her eyes.
She thought Caitlin hade to torment them again.
over Jasmine before she remarked coldly, “It seems your face has healed well”
Caitlin’s gaze swept ove
Jasmine’s anger erupted.
YOU
-you nained me! You destroyed my face, my body!”
Caitlin arched a brow. “Your “body“? Please. That was just the result of stic surgery in Country. You can always go get another one.”
You !”
<b>Jasmine </b><b>was </b>fuming
She wanted to <bsh </b>out–but she wasn’t Caitlin’s match, not physically, not verbally.
She could only stand there, watching helplessly as Caitlin walked away, unbothered.
<b>As </b>soon as Caitlin’s figure disappeared, Jasmine burst into tears
“Mom, she’s rained my entire life! What am I supposed to do now?”
Megan consoled her, “Jasmine, as long as we have money, we can fix everything. If we need to, we’ll go back to H Country I spend everyst penny if
have to–I won’t let you suffer”
Hearing her mother’s determination, Jasmine finally felt a sliver of relief.
“Mom, don’t tell Scott about me going to H Country
“Of <b>course </b>I go with you, and we won’t say a word to him. To be honest, I don’t even know what he’s been up t
Thaven’t been able to reach him
Jasmine’s face darkened. “That bastard! He’s probably disgusted with my scars and don’t want to see me anymore!”
“Forget him! His family is bankrupt anyway–Scott is worthless. Listen to me, we’ll go to Country tomomow. Once you’re beautiful again, mon will be
Tning up for you.”
<b>Thinking </b>about H Country’s advanced stic surgery, Jasmine regained her will to fight.
Her battle with Caitlin wasn’t over yet.
Just wait
She would rise again.
CL Group Headquarters
In thergest conference hall, Yosef and the CL Group executives were meeting with 4EVER Capital’s delegation
After extensive negotiations, both sides had reached a final agreement.
At the signing stage, Yosef addressed the group. “Please wait <b>a </b>moment. We need to wait for our boss before we proceed.”
Garrett, the representative of 4EVER <b>Capital</b>, was stunned
“Wait…you’re not the boss of CL Group?”
Yosefughed. “Not at all. I’m just an employer.”
Garrett’s shock deepened<b>. </b>
The CEO of CL <b>Group</b>–calling himself an “employee“?
Then… who was the <b>real </b>power behind thepany!
As the 4EVER Capital representatives exchanged puzzled looks, the conference room doors suddenly swung open.
A group of men strede <b>inside</b>, standing at attention,
Then, a tall woman in a sleek ck suit and tailored ck trousers walked in.
Hermanding presence instantly filled the room.
Garrett and his team were floored.
She was young Stunning. Unforgettable.
Recognition struck like lightning.
Garrett had seen her before–at the Foader Family’s 50th–anniversary banquet.
She was the “Lady in Purple Master Han had spoken of–the one who had saved Terry from a deadlyte.
Thady
woman… was Caitlin
Garrett was thunderstruck.
“Wait… are you telling me that Caitlin is the real owner of CL Group!”
Yosef nodded. “That’s right. She’s our boss.”
rosef beside her, she quickly scanned the
Once she confirmed everything
signed her name with a confident
The deal was done.
Manded her hand. “Garrett, look forward to our partnershigi
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4EVER Capital
From here, as per her n, 4EVER Capital would invest in LD
was curious. “Ms. Lewis, CL Group is already financially strong. Why not invest in LG directly?”
Cantin’s lips curved into a mysterious smile. “I have my reasons
Pumors about heres to Yosef had a
spread. If CL Group directly acquired LG, spection would run rampant
But through 4EVER Capital, an unrted entity, it would all lookpletely above board
More importantly–she wanted to give Jonathan hope.
Then, she would crush that hopepletely
Tomorrow would be Jonathan’s downfall.