All Chapters of Billions Later, Who's Your Daddy?: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

30 Chapters

Chapter 21 Buying a New House

Early Sunday morning, at Happy Homes.Caelan held two pink hair ties in his hands, carefully styling Mira's hair into twin pigtails."Daddy, are you done yet? My neck is getting sore," Mira complained, sitting on a little stool and swinging her legs."Almost. Just the last step."Caelan clipped a small strawberry hairpin into place and leaned back to admire his work. "All done! My Mira is the most beautiful little princess in the world."Mira turned to the mirror, struck a pose, and wiggled happily before jumping down and throwing herself into Serena's arms."Honey, ready? Let's go—I'm taking you two to look at houses."Caelan grabbed his car keys and gave them a playful shake."Look at houses?"A trace of worry appeared on Serena's face. "Honey, do we really need to buy one? Our current place is livable. It's a bit old, but it's still our home."You just got Dad's card. Even if he said you could spend it, we shouldn't be so extravagant. What if later…"She didn't finish, bu

Chapter 22 The Astor Penthouse

The slap landed clean and sharp—decisive, without the slightest hesitation.Bethany spun half a turn from the force, clutching her face in stunned disbelief.Caelan withdrew his hand, calmly pulling a wet wipe from his pocket and methodically cleaning his fingers, as if he had just touched something filthy."Watch your mouth," he said coldly. "You can insult me—I'll treat it like meaningless noise. But insult my daughter? That slap was already lenient.""Y-you dared to hit me?!"Snapping back to her senses, Bethany shrieked like a shrew. "Lucius, are you dead?! You're just going to stand there and watch someone hit your woman?!"Lucius had also been momentarily stunned by the slap.But as someone used to the streets, he couldn't afford to lose face."Kid, you've got some nerve."He rolled up his sleeves, revealing tattooed arms, and glared at Caelan with menace."You dare cause trouble at The Astor? Did you even bother asking who I am? Believe it or not, I can have you carrie

Chapter 23 One Light Will Always Be Yours Alone

What greeted them was a massive living room, easily spanning over a hundred square meters.The floor was laid with seamless Italian marble, and above hung a Swarovski crystal chandelier.But the most breathtaking feature was the floor-to-ceiling panoramic window.Standing there, the entire city of Nextum City stretched out before them.The winding river, the forest of skyscrapers—even the distant outline of Aspen Grove—were all clearly visible.This wasn't just a home. It felt like the city was beneath your feet, looking up."Wow! It's huge!"Mira wriggled free from Caelan's arms and ran into the living room, rolling gleefully across the gleaming floor. "Daddy, it's even bigger than the kindergarten playground! I can ride my bike here!"Serena stood frozen at the entrance, unsure what to do. She looked down at the expensive carpet beneath her feet, afraid her shoes might soil it."Honey… is this… really our home?"She murmured, as though caught in a dream.Caelan slipped an

Chapter 24 First-Day Work Storm

Monday morning, the Astor Penthouse.Caelan stood before the mirror, adjusting his tie.The suit had been carefully pressed by Serena the night before. It wasn't an international luxury brand, but the tailoring was sharp, accentuating his tall, straight posture."Daddy, are you going to fight monsters?"Mira rubbed her sleepy eyes, clutching her teddy bear as she stood at the bedroom door.Caelan crouched down and tapped her little nose. "That's right. Daddy's going to a new castle to fight monsters—and earn money to buy you a piano."Serena peeked out from the kitchen, holding a glass of warm milk."Don't listen to your dad's nonsense. He's going to work. Honey, it's your first day at the Vesper Group—keep your temper in check. It's a big company, with lots of rules.""Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."Caelan took the milk and drained it in one go, a trace of amusement flickering in his eyes.Rules?Once he got there, he would be the rule.…After saying goodbye to his

Chapter 25 The "Rules" of the Workplace

"Work?"Asher's eyes darted, and he immediately broke into a grin."Oh, I get it! Our department has been hiring lately. What is it—warehouse clerk? Or cafeteria procurement?"He casually slung an arm around Caelan's shoulders, acting like they were old buddies. His voice, however, was loud enough for the entire office to hear."Everyone, hold up for a second! Let me introduce someone—this is my college classmate, Caelan! Back in the day, he was a top student! As for now…" He chuckled. "Well, he's here to make a living with us."The surrounding employees cast curious glances, tinged with faint disdain.Puffing out his chest, Asher said, "Caelan, since you're here, just follow me from now on! Sure, you stole my spotlight back in college, but I'm generous—I don't hold grudges. In this department, if anyone dares to mess with you, just drop my name!"Without a word, Caelan stepped aside, slipping out from under Asher's arm. "Where's my workstation?""Workstation?"Asher scoffed.

Chapter 26 Wasn't He Just a New Handyman?

A deathly silence fell. Every person in the office froze, staring at the scene in stunned disbelief.Had this guy lost his mind? Calling out the unspoken rules to their faces? Was he tired of living?Asher's jaw dropped so far it nearly hit the floor.He had only meant to curry favor with Gavin while stepping on Caelan—but who would've thought this fool would flip the table outright?Gavin's face flushed a deep purplish red. Taking kickbacks might be an open secret, but saying it out loud in front of everyone was a different matter entirely."Bullshit!"Gavin slammed the desk, spittle flying. "Who taught you to spew nonsense? Slandering your superior—do you believe I won't have security throw you out right now?""Slander or not—check the accounts, and you'll know."Caelan tapped the desk lightly with his fingers. "Cafeteria procurement kickbacks, inflated office supply invoices, and…"His gaze swept toward Asher. "Deadweight like him, brought in through connections to coast al

Chapter 27 Just a Distant, Poor Relative

"What?!"Gavin's mind buzzed, going completely blank.Deputy manager of the logistics department? This dude… was actually the second-in-command parachuted in from above?!And judging by Sandra's tone, the appointment came directly from the board of directors. That meant his background was unfathomable."Ms. Ahern, my apologies for the misunderstanding."Gavin reacted with lightning speed. His greasy face instantly broke into a fawning smile, his expression changing fast as ever."The new Deputy Manager, Caelan Vesper, what a misunderstanding. If I'd known it was you, how could I have let you stand there like that?"Caelan ignored the performance, simply watching him in silence."Didn't you just say that in this logistics department, you are the law?"Cold sweat beaded on Gavin's forehead. He forced a laugh. "Ah, that? Just joking around with the staff. Nothing serious.""Really?" Caelan continued. "Then why did I hear that new hires have to pay tribute? A thousand-dollar 'wel

Chapter 28 Fifty-Year Macallan

After Asher was thrown out, the atmosphere in the office didn't ease—it grew even more oppressive.A dozen pairs of eyes stole glances at Caelan, filled with a mix of fear and curiosity.Everyone was wondering: would this new deputy manager turn out to be another ruthless boss like Gavin?Caelan swept his gaze across the room, taking in every expression.He didn't rush to assert dominance. Instead, he stepped to the center of the office and offered a calm, approachable smile."No need to be nervous. I'm a simple person. As long as you do your jobs well and don't cut corners, I won't make trouble for anyone. On the contrary, those who work hard and stay diligent, I'll recommend for extra bonuses."At that, several pairs of eyes lit up.Under Gavin, getting your full salary was already a blessing—bonuses were out of the question."Of course," Caelan added, his tone turning cool, "if anyone treats this place like a playground for slacking off, like the one just now… don't blame me

Chapter 29 Take Your Money and Get Out

After several rounds of dishes and three rounds of drinks, Gavin launched his second offensive."Mr. Vesper, we've got a tradition in the logistics department. When a newcomer joins, they have to toast all the veterans."He lifted a brimming glass of Macallan. "This one's from me!"It was an obvious attempt to force Caelan to drink.Daisy grew anxious and tried to stand. "Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Vesper has work tomorrow—he can't drink that much—""Men are talking—what's a little girl interrupting for?" Gavin snapped, glaring her into silence.Caelan rested a hand on her shoulder, signaling her to sit.He picked up his glass and looked at Gavin. "Since you're in the mood, I'll join you."With that, he tilted his head back and drained it in one go, his expression unchanged."Nice!" the crowd cheered.The next half hour turned into Caelan's personal showcase.Marcus and Niel took turns. Gavin himself joined in, employing a relay-style assault, trying to drink Caelan under the table.Ye

Chapter 30 Even Joe B. Would Show Reverence

Caelan clamped down on Lenny's wrist, locking it in place. Lenny couldn't move. A sharp, drilling pain shot through his bones. The drunken haze vanished from Lenny's fleshy face, replaced by shock and fury.He had ruled this area for years, bullying whoever he pleased. Never—never—had anyone dared restrain him like this."Let go, you little punk!" Lenny snarled, wrenching his arm. It didn't budge.His bloodshot eyes bored into Caelan."Don't play the hero here. Saving damsels might work in movies, but in real life? Sticking your neck out comes with a price."Caelan remained calm. Then, without warning, his fingers tightened."AHH—! It hurts! It hurts!" Lenny howled, his body folding forward under the force. His arrogance collapsed in an instant."Good. It should hurt."With a flick of his wrist, Caelan threw him aside like garbage."Daisy is my employee. The other girls here are part of my department." His voice rang out, firm and unyielding. "As long as I'm the deputy manag

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