Chapter 52
Chapter 52 Chased Out of the Villa
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Upon returning to the Stewart Residence, Kate told everyone that Caspian was merely an ordinary guard. The members of the
Stewart family found it hard to believe.
In no time, the news traveled to Alicia and Richard. Upon learning that Caspian was a regular guard and not some big shot,
Alicia began planning to cause trouble for him.
Meanwhile, Caspian and Sylvia rushed to South Aridlands. After he left, all the soldiers stationed at Southlake City were also
withdrawn.
The news of Caspian being a mere guard spread like wildfire. And before long, everyone in Southlake City knew about it.
Moreover, they also learned the reason behind why he could host a unique wedding ceremony. It was because he had saved
John. Hence, the latter came personally to support Caspian.
In just one night, the people no longer admired him. Instead, their feelings had turned into disdain and contempt.
Initially, they thought Caspian was indeed an influential figure. But after all that, he was simply relying on someone else to make
an impression.
Kate felt regretful when she knew that Caspian’s real identity had spread throughout
Southlake City. If she had not said a word, no one would have known.
Then, everyone would still think he was a big shot and show her great respect. However, since she acted impulsively, it was too
late to change anything.
When Kate moved into Riverside Villa, she insisted that Carl move in as well. Initially, Carl did not want to stay in the villa.
However, Kate forced him to, leaving him no choice.
In the following days, Willow had to clock in to work on time every day. Occasionally, she
needed to work overtime as well.
After all, she had just taken on her new position at Southlake Corporation. Thus, Willow
wanted to familiarize herself with the company’s operations.
At the same time, Carl held a significant position at Stewart Group, too. So, he needed to work every day as well.
With that, Kate and Lilith were the only ones left in the villa. Ever since Kate found out that Caspian was a regular guard, she
became less fond of Lilith.
Taking advantage of Willow’s and Carl’s absence, she always instructed Lilith to do the house chores. Nevertheless, Lilith, who
lived in the countryside for a long time, did not complain.
She kept her head down and worked tirelessly. But the more compliant she was, the more Kate
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The latter even thought of chasing Lilith out of the house. Kate wished that she and her family
could have the villa to themselves.
With that plan in mind, she started to make things difficult for Lilith. Kate would deliberately throw stuff on the floor and then
demand Lilith to clean it up. She would even spill coffee on the floor, asking Lilith to mop it up.
Lilith was merely an ordinary woman from the countryside. Yet, she spent most of her time in the villa doing house chores.
But, of course, Willow and Carl were completely unaware of this.
Though Lilith was willing to do the chores without complaints, she also had a temper. She started to feel upset as Kate bossed
her around every day.
If it were not because she had made a promise to Caspian, Lilith would have left. She could not
help but think that life in the countryside was much better.
Then, one late evening, Willow and Carl still had not returned.
“Lilith, pour some water for me. I want to wash my feet,” Kate ordered.
But Lilith did not retort. After Kate was done washing her feet, she started bossing Lilith around again.
“You look like you have a lot of free time. Go pour out the water, then,” Kate instructed while lounging on the couch.
Lilith did not expect Kate’s behavior to become so absurd. In an instant, fury overwhelmed the former. “I’m not your maid! I won’t
do this!
“I clean up the house for the sake of my child. Why should I serve you?”
“You’re a woman from the countryside, and now you get to live in such a lovely villa. What’s wrong with asking you to do a few
chores?
“The apple never falls far from the tree. You’re just as useless as Caspian!” Kate yelled. As she spoke, she kicked the basin,
spilling the water everywhere.
She continued shouting, “Clean this up now! Otherwise, get out of this villa! Don’t stay here any longer!”
“Fine! I’m leaving right now!” Lilith snapped. She couldn’t take it anymore and decided to
leave.
At that moment, it was already past 11:00 pm. The surroundings of Riverside Villa were exceptionally quiet. Besides, it was far
from her countryside home.
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Lilith considered going somewhere with more people to hail a taxi. However, after a brief stroll, she arrived near a park.
There, she saw a young woman glancing over her shoulder anxiously. It was as if the woman was in trouble.
Shortly after, Lilith noticed several young men following closely behind the woman. They appeared to have ill intentions.
Lilith’s expression darkened at that sight. Nevertheless, she did not approach them immediately. Instead, she stood in the dark
shadows of the trees and observed silently.
“What do you want?” the beautiful young woman asked. At that point, she was already trembling with fear.
The
young woman was Priscilla Hill. She was a college senior about to graduate.
“Hey, sweetheart, Mr. York thinks you’re beautiful and would like to take you for a ride. How does that sound?” Billy Jennings, a
burly man, asked with malicious intent.
The “Mr. York” he mentioned was from the most influential aristocratic family in Southlake City, the York family. To be precise,
Billy was talking about Derek York.
Right then, Derek was sitting in a Lamborghini nearby. Lilith noticed the sports car. Moreover, there were a few other cars
following behind. There were about seven or eight luxury cars, including Ferraris and Rolls–Royces.
“I’m not interested! Let me go! Otherwise, I’ll call the cops!” Priscilla said anxiously.
Upon hearing those words, Billy flashed a wicked smile. “Look at how quiet this place is at this hour. Do you think anyone will
come to such a secluded place?
“Even if you scream at the top of your lungs, no one will come and save you!”
In the next instant, Priscilla shouted, “Help! Someone, help!”
“Bring her into the car now!” Billy ordered.
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, several underlings charged toward Priscilla. They wanted to carry her into the car.
“Help! Please, someone, help!” Priscilla was terrified and cried for help with all her might.
Seeing that a woman was in danger, Lilith could not stand by and do nothing. She stepped out of the shadows, yelling, “What are
you doing? Let her go!”
Billy and his men instantly turned their heads in the direction of her voice.
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On the other hand, Willow had just returned to the villa. She saw the water spilled on the floor while Kate lounged on the couch.
“Mom, what’s this? Why is there so much water on the floor?” Willow could not help but ask.
Kate answered, “I accidentally spilled the water. I’ll clean it up in a while.”
At the same time, Willow noticed Lilith was nowhere to be seen. “Where’s Madam Ziegler?”
“That unruly woman insisted on leaving after I scolded her briefly!” Kate exclaimed.
Her answer left Willow momentarily stunned. She had thought her mother was on good terms with Lilith. “What? Why did you
scold Madam Ziegler?”
“She’s as useless as Caspian! All I asked her to do was pour out the water in the basin. Yet, she refused. I nagged at her a little,
and she got upset,” Kate replied indifferently.
Willow was somewhat furious. “Mom, you’ve gone too far! Madam Ziegler is Caspian’s foster mother, after all. You have an equal
relationship.
“She’s not our cleaner or maid! How could you treat her like that?”
Before Caspian left, he was worried that Kate would bully Lilith. Hence, he had repeatedly instructed Willow to look out for Lilith.
And at that time, she promised him that Lilith would have a comfortable stay. However, at that moment, such a situation had
occurred.
Kate, whom Willow reprimanded, became mad. “Equal relationship? Why should we be equal? She’s a woman from the
countryside! What right does she have to stay with me?
“Is she even worthy of being near me? I can’t stand the sight of her, so it’s good that she left!”
“When did she leave?” Right then, Willow refused to continue the topic. She knew she had to bring Lilith back as soon as
possible.
Moreover, it was late at night, and Lilith was unfamiliar with the area. If something were to happen to her, Willow would not be
able to face Caspian.
Yet, Kate remained unconcerned as she answered, “About half an hour ago.”
In an instant, Willow rushed out the door. She did not even stop for a second to put her bag
down.
“What are you doing? Why are you going out at this hour?” asked Kate.
“I’m going to look for Madam Ziegler! If anything happens to her, I’ll never forgive you!” Willow responded as she ran.
After that, she got into the Rolls–Royce and left the villa.