The Billionaire’s Ex-Wife (Her Ex-Husband’s Regret) Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Cassie.

‘Breathe, Cassie. Don’t look back!’ I scold myself as I walk with wobbly legs away from Kayden and Megin

“Who does he think he is?” Lyn mutters. “He must be over himself if he thinks that you’re affected by er he does with Megan. Was he like that when you were married?”

I shake my head. “He mostly ignored me when we were married

I sigh. I shouldn’t let myself be distracted. Not this time when I have so much to lose.

My phone rings when we reach the boardroom. I look at my screen and am surprised to see that it’s

ndmother.

“Hello, grandma.”

“Are you already at the meeting?”

“Yes,” I reply. “It’s about to start.”

“Cassie, dear. I am truly sorry that your grandfather didn’t know any better. He had always been a perhaps during his last years, his sickness was getting the better of him. He would not have made

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Scherwise.”

“Grandma, it’s in the past now. Let’s just try our best to make up for that mistake.”

“Please… you are my only hope. Please protect King’s Court. I would hate it if ownership gets pa to another family.”

“I will try my best, grandma.”

When I hang up, I feel a bit sorry for her. She just lost her husband. She is still grieving. She sho these problems.

“As if you need more pressure to win this,” Lyn says, shaking her head.

The members of the board arrive one by one. The last ones to walk in are Kayden and Megan. Sl and clearly, she isn’t happy about something. Kayden, on the other hand, looks bored. But the m… I am looking at them, she wraps her arm around Kayden’s and smiles back at me, painting a picture

I ignore them and proceed with my presentation.

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“Good morning, everyone. It’s nice to see you again. I know that you have heard about the error in the original site. I may not have anything to do with it, but still, I feel responsible. And for that, I am truly sorry. Please accept my humblest apology.”

I go to the center, and then I bow to them.

“I’m sorry,” I say. “Now, let me show the revised proposal and the new location of King’s Legend.”

As the screen in front of them flicker to life, revealing the new location of King’s Legend, a collective gasp filled the room. The view was unlike anything they had ever seen before. The image showed a pristine beach with crystal-clear waters, gently lapping against the shore. The sand shimmered under the golden rays of the sun, creating a mesmerizing sight that felt almost surreal.

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“This site is located in atown named Isle Haven, a few miles north of Miami. It’s a virgin beach island town with lush greenery and untouched beauty. The waves there are known to be frequented by friendly dolphins, adding to the magical

allure of the location.”

“I know this place,” Kayden suddenly speaks. His expression is icy, grave, and calculated. I immediatel w that his questions are going to be tough, technical and designed to undermine my proposal. “There is a commit what I’ve heard, they are illiterate and pretty hard to deal with. How can you convince them to let us 1 the center of their town?”

“Actually, I thought I would find difficult in the beginning. But surprisingly, when my team visited, th welcoming.”

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“No. I sent an advance party to survey the place from different areas. They stayed with the locals for more efficient than just me going there to visit for a day, don’t you think?”

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Kayden stares back at me with no expression on his face. When he doesn’t say anything for a while, I continue “My team shared stories of their struggles and dreams, their inherent kindness prevails despite their hardships. As Harned to their tales. I realized that this partnership could benefit not just King’s Court but also the villagers. By of opportunities and investing in education and healthcare for the community, we could create a mu relationship.”

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“Yes, of course. Environmental sustainability is one of our top priorities. We’ve conducted thorough studies a*sments to ensure that the construction and operation of King’s Legend will have minimal impact on ti. plan to implement green practices such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and landscape as much as possible.”

“This place is not yet accessible by road. Most of its residents reach there by walking on foot. Ho that?” Kayden continues. The look on his face now is fierce and determined, as if he’s so determi

“We plan to work closely with the local government and community leaders to improve infrastr meeting Kayden’s gaze as I speak. “Our proposal includes plans to build a road that will connect making it more accessible not just for our guests but also for the residents. This road will be constru into account the natural surroundings and ensuring minimal disruption to the ecosystem.”

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“Have you considered potential cultural sensitivities?” Kayden asks, his voice betraying a hint of curiosity. “It’s important to respect the traditions and beliefs of the local community when embarking on a project of this scale.”

“Absolutely, that’s a crucial aspect of our planning process. We will be working closely with anthropologists and cultural experts to ensure that our presence in the area is respectful, sensitive, and diverse.”

“You know that this is a very ambitious project. This is not just a resort, there will be a mini theme park inside. We want to make King’s Legend a league of its own. How sure are we that you will not repeat your grandfather’s mistakes?”

“My grandfather was brilliant in running King’s Court. There was no mistake in the way he managed his business. When he died, the company was liquid at billions of dollars. We remain to be the number one hotel chain brand in the country. 1 don’t think there is a mistake that you fear I might repeat in the future.” I raise my chin to him, meeting his challenging

smirk.

“I am talking about his failure to check the integrity of the land be’s purchasing, and whether it is suitable for his ambition.”

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Kayden raises a challenging brow at me.

I flick the remote to show a photo on the screen.

“This is the latest test on the land. As you can see, it passed all the quality checks. There is no doubt t support our ambitiously themed hotel.”

Everyone in the room looks at the test results closely.

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I smile triumphantly.

“Now, all we need is Mister Steele’s endorsement.”

“What?” I blink back at the members. “What do you mean endorsement?”

“Steele is the most experienced of us here when it comes to infrastructure and building something from the round up, one of the board members says. “That’s why we want him to approve and endorse your proposal first, for sin make the final vote.”

D*mn it! Now, it seems I’m at Kayden’s mercy. But how will I get him to approve this? His line of he’s not quite happy with me at the moment.

I turn to Kayden. “Well, Mister Steele? Do you have any more questions for me?”

Kayden stares at me for a long moment, making me feel nervous and uncomfortable. And I kn

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“Actually, I do,” Kayden replies coolly, his eyes locking with niine. “I want to know how you pla community benefits from this project. Building a road and a theme park is all well and good, b have lived here for generations? How will their lives be impacted, positively or negatively, by k

“We have a comprehensive community engagement plan in place,” I reply. “The first step is to the locals so that they may be employed at the resort. We will try to preserve the properties th Those who will be inevitably affected will be compensated generously.”

Kayden nods slowly, his expression unreadable. I can sense that he’s not yet done, and that no explanations or answers I provide, he will find a way to shoot me down or challenge me.

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“Well, you provided us a solid plan here, Miss Carlisle,” he finally says. “But I’m not entirely convinced. I’d like to see the actual place before I can fully put my faith into this.”

“What do you mean?”

He looks at me straight in the eyes. “It means, you and me are going to visit Isle Haven together, Miss Carlisle.”

“What?” Megan and I scream in unison.

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