Chapter 661
Caitlin told Zinnia, Vaughn, King, and the others to head back to the hotel first and check out. They would be moving to a different hotel.
With their identities changed once again, and using fake papers bought on the black market, they successfully checked into a new place. Once everything was settled, Sebastian rested in the room while Caitlin stayed by his side, giving him an IV drip and keeping watch.
For now, they couldn’t make any sudden moves. Everything would depend on how the situation unfolded.
The Seventh Door.
After the attack, Dustin’s back wound was severe. Thanks to Sable and Xian, he was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
While he was still in surgery, Ignatius had already been informed and was on his way back to the Jonathan
estate.
Dinner had passed at the Jonathan family residence. Hector’s children and grandchildren had dispersed after the meal. Nicoletta and Liliana stayed behind to accompany the old man back to his quarters.
“Father, today’s fragrance competition was a huge success. The media coverage and praise will give TGV a tremendous boost.”
Liliana recounted the day’s events. Hector’s face lit with pride. “That’s my daughter. Smart and capable, just like your mother. With you running the company, I have no worries at all.”
“Thank you, Father. This is what I should be doing.”
Nicoletta’s heart swelled at the praise given to her daughter. “In time, Liliana will be able to stand on her own. Then your father and I can finally enjoy a peaceful old age.”
Their conversation was interrupted when Butler Lee hurried in. “Master, Madam, Ignatius has returned. He says it’s urgent.” Updates are released by find⸺novel.net
“Send him in.”
Hector waved his hand. Moments later, Ignatius entered in a rush, shutting the door behind him before stepping forward.
“What happened?” Liliana asked.
They were all family, so Ignatius didn’t hold back. “Brother–in–law, Caitlin and Sebastian stormed into the Seventh Door today and left Dustin badly injured.”
“What? They dared such arrogance?” Hector’s expression darkened, his eyes darting to Nicoletta with unease.
Nicoletta frowned. “How many men did they bring? How could they cause trouble in the Seventh Door? Where were Dustin’s people?”
“Nicoletta, they were disguised. Dustin underestimated them and paid for it.”
“How is Dustin now?”
“He’s in surgery, still fighting.”
The room fell silent for a moment until Liliana broke it. “Father, Mother… could Caitlin be coming after our family directly?”
She only knew Caitlín as Odessa, the competitor in the fragrance contest. She hadn’t expected her to clash with the Seventh Door.
“That’s exactly it,” Nicoletta said coldly. “They showed up at our gates earlier today and were turned away.”
Her eyes sharpened, her tone cutting. “I want to see this Caitlin for myself, to know what she’s capable of.”
“Mother, you already have. Yesterday, at the Regalis Hotel, the woman who greeted me–that was Caitlin.”
“Oh? That was her?”
Nicoletta was caught off guard. “So her real purpose in approaching you was to gain access to the Jonathan family?”
“Exactly. That’s why I ignored her. Even Carson nearly got taken in by her.”
“Then we’ll need to be careful. Are they still at the Regalis Hotel?”
“No, Mother. My people checked. They’ve already left.”
“Most likely hiding from the Seventh Door. But whatever the case, we cannot allow them anywhere near the Jonathan family.”
Ignatius spoke up. “Nicoletta, what’s our next move? Should we launch a citywide search and drag them in?”
He didn’t think they should be allowed to remain in Regalis–it was too dangerous.
“Quietly,” Nicoletta said firmly. “The Aurelian royals are arriving soon, and Regalis is under heavy control. The Seventh Door must not draw attention. No public clashes. On the contrary, I want to use this opportunity to get Liliana into the prince’s circle. If our Liliana were to become princess, the future of the Jonathan family would be unshakable.”
Her vision stretched far ahead. With her ties to the First Lady, arranging for Liliana to attend the banquet and meet Prince Magnus was entirely possible.
Liliana’s heart pounded with excitement. As the Jonathan family’s heiress and a celebrated socialite, marrying into royalty was the perfect goal.
If the head of state had a son, she would already be married into that family. But he had only a daughter, still
underage. Instead, the First Lady had taken Liliana as her goddaughter. If Liliana were to wed into Aurelian royalty, it would strengthen ties between the two nations–a legacy to be remembered in history.
“When is the prince arriving?” Hector asked.
“Tomorrow, most likely. After the summit, we can use the First Lady’s name to invite him here.”
Nicoletta had already planned everything. With her maneuvering, the Jonathan family would only rise higher.
When Hector retired for the night, Nicoletta and Liliana left his quarters. As they returned to their own rooms, Liliana clung to her mother’s arm, her composure cracking once the door shut. “Mother, what should I do now? Caitlin is here in Regalis…‘
“Do as I say.”
“But she’s so clever, I worry-
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Nicoletta’s face hardened. “Remember who you are. You are the Jonathan family’s heiress, the number one socialite in this country. Why would you fear a woman like Caitlin?”
To calm her daughter, Nicoletta added, “As long as we keep your father shielded, Caitlin won’t have a chance. The foundation of the Jonathan family won’t be shaken. Your only task now is to focus on Prince Magnus. Do everything you can to enchant him.”
“I will. I won’t let you down.”
Liliana nodded, her confidence returning. She refused to be intimidated by Caitlin.
That night, the Seventh Door’s men scoured the city for Caitlin and Sebastian. At a hospital, they discovered traces of them and learned Sebastian had been injured.
Reasoning that he couldn’t have gone far, they began checking hotels one by one.
By midnight, the Seventh Door’s forces had finally tracked down the hotel where Caitlin and Sebastian were staying–and they came in force.