“The Vanderbilt Family is a top-tier family of wealth and power. Coming here to offer a joyous union benefits me in many ways. If Mr. Vanderbilt recovers, I’m sure Beatrice will reward me generously. Why wouldn’t I do it?”
Caitlin wouldn’t reveal her true intentions to anyone. Instead, she deliberately painted herself as shallow, motivated by money and influence, ensuring no one would suspect her ulterior motives.
Her conversation with William filtered through the cracked door, reaching Sebastian’s ears word for word.
Hearing her explanation, Sebastian felt a wave of frustration.
I knew it, he thought. This woman has an agenda.
To Sebastian, Caitlin was the epitome of a gold-digger—someone after the Vanderbilt wealth and the title of Mrs. Vanderbilt.
William, however, didn’t doubt he
