Chapter 480
“Push the story out.”
Xavi took the file and scanned through it before nodding.
“Got it. I’m on it right away!”
In a private apartment…
After an intense round of passion, Zora slipped on a silk robe and stretched lazily.
“I thought you said everything was in place. When are we making our move?”
“It’s already started. Come here, take a look.”
Abel picked up his phone, and Zora climbed back into his arms to view it with him.
According to their plan, by now the scandal should’ve exploded online. With a quick tap into the news feed, they should’ve seen Caitlin’s name all over the hot topics.
Abel refreshed the page. Again. And again. Nothing.
“Wait… what?” he mumbled, confused. “Where the hell is it?”
Zora frowned. “Are you sure the dirt on her actually went out?”
“I’m sure! It was pushed through international channels. Why hasn’t anything dropped yet?”
“Could it be a time zone issue?”
“Let me check.”
Still expecting to go viral and grab attention, Abel had secretly hoped to be the scandal’s male lead. But now? Not even a ripple.
He made a call to his contact overseas–only to learn that the site hosting the leak had been taken down.
Worse, any post even mentioning Caitlin triggered a chain–reaction virus, corrupting the entire system and locking the user out.
“Shit!”
Abel swore under his breath, a cold sweat forming on his brow. The deeper he thought about it, the scarier it seemed.
Zora, after learning what happened, sighed in frustration.
“Unbelievable. Even this failed? Is it really that hard to take Caitlin down?”
“This woman is something else. What the hell is her background?”
“What background? She’s just got Sebastian covering her back,” Zora snapped, still convinced Caitlin’s power came solely from her man.
Just then, Abel scrolled and suddenly shouted,
“Zora! Look!”
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“What now?”
Zora leaned in. On the screen was a breaking news story about disaster relief in Florida after a recent hurricane, Leading the donation list were none
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other than Caitlin and Sebastian–each pledging \$100 million.
The post was already going viral, with major news outlets hailing them as a philanthropic power couple.
Even though they hadn’t officially announced getting back together, public opinion already viewed them as an inseparable pair.
Zora nearly threw the phone across the room.
“Damn it! No wonder the scandal didn’t get out–she planned this! That woman’s a damn fox!”
Turns out Caitlin had deliberately cleared the online space, crushing every negative headline before releasing a well–timed, high–profile donation.
With disaster coverage dominating the headlines, public sentiment now favored those stepping up for the nation. And Caitlin and Sebastian? Heroes of
the hour.
Not only that, Caitlin had PE donate \$50 million in Yates‘ name, organizing relief supplies to be delivered immediately.
To polish Yates‘ public image, she insisted he personally accompany the convoy and serve on the front lines.
Yates added ($30 million of his own money. The combined \$80 million in aid made waves. Working side–by–side with other volunteers, Yates ate, siept,
and toiled in the disaster zone.
The media praised him as the first A–lister to personally lead frontline efforts. He quickly became the face of the disaster relief.
The world forgot his past scandals. Supporters returned. His popularity skyrocketed.
Once back from the frontlines, Caitlin arranged for a major TV interview. His grounded, genuine demeanor captured audiences again.
Riding that momentum, PE launched his delayed film, Euphoria Voyage. Backed by loyal fans and newcomers alike, the movie shattered records- grossing over \$500 million at the box office.
Yates was back on top.
And it was clear–Caitlin wasn’t just business–savvy. She was a force. Her vision and execution were elite–tier.
What others couldn’t pull off in years, she turned around in weeks.
To celebrate, Yates booked a private lounge at Club No.8, inviting Caitlin, Sebastian, and close friends–including, ironically, Abel.
Then, in front of everyone–and especially in front of Sebastian–Yates didn’t hold back. Holding a bouquet of roses, he got down on one knee.
“Caitlin, thank you for pulling me out of hell. I have nothing to repay you with… so I offer myself to you!”
Caitlin burst out laughing. The whole room howled in delight.
A few guys turned toward Sebastian, joking loudly,
“Dude! He’s going after your woman!”
“Boss, he’s openly challenging you!”
“Someone’s got a death wish!”
If this had happened before, Sebastian might’ve kicked Yates across the room.
But now? He calmly wrapped his arm around Caitlin’s shoulder and said smugly,
“You’ve got no chance. This woman? She only loves me.”
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With that, he planted a kiss on Caitlin’s cheek–a blatant mark of territory.
Yates, not missing a beat, stuffed the bouquet into Caitlin’s arms.
“Not fair! I want a kiss too! My beautiful, brilliant Caitlin—I love you!”
Only a true brother could confess like this–playful, open, and without deceit.
He lunged toward Caitlin like he was going to steal a kiss.
Sebastian reached out and palmed his face, shoving him back.
“Back off, punk.”
Yates tumbled dramatically onto the couch, clutching his chest like a theater actor.
“Ahhh! You stole my Caitlin! My heart… it’s shattered…”
His antics sent the whole room into another fit of laughter.
Sebastian grinned and yanked Caitlin closer into his arms.
“This woman’s mine. You single dogs can only watch while I get all the kisses!”
