Billionaire's Regret Finding Her (Caitlin and Sebastian) novel Chapter 706

The black car rolled quietly through the gates of DanCa Estate. As soon as it stopped, Caitlin, Sebastian, and their group stepped out.

Kelly, having already received word of their return, came rushing out of the villa to greet them. Her face lit up in excitement. “Caitlin, Sebastian–you’re finally back!”

“Yes, Mom, Caitlin replied with a faint smile. The fatigue of travel showed in her eyes, but her voice was calm.

“That’s wonderful! I’ve been worrying about you every day. Come in, come in, let’s talk inside.”

Kelly’s warmth seemed genuine as she reached for Caitlin’s hand and led her inside the house.

Once everyone was seated in the living room, Kelly poured tea and asked about their trip. “How was it? Did everything in D Country go smoothly? Did you manage to see Hector?”

“It went well.” Caitlin said. “We visited Hector’s home too. He’s come back to the US with us.”

“Oh? Really? Where is he now? You didn’t bring him here?”

“I arranged for them to stay at Thompson Residence for now. There’ll be time to meet later.”

“Good, good,” Kelly said, nodding approvingly.

They chatted for a while before Caitlin asked, “How’s my brother?”

“Harrison’s doing fine. His condition has been stable,” Kelly replied. Then she hesitated for a moment, her tone shifting slightly. “By the way, did you find the second half of the codex?”

“I did.”

Caitlin took out a red cloth bundle from her bag and unfolded it, revealing the ornate box that contained both halves of the ancient codex.

Kelly’s eyes lit up instantly. She reached out eagerly, but Caitlin pulled back slightly. “Before you look at it, tell me–now that I have both halves, how do I reveal the map hidden inside?”

Kelly’s smile faded. “That’s something I can only explain to you alone.”

Caitlin glanced at the people around the room, understanding her meaning. She gestured to the house staff and bodyguards. “Leave us.”

Everyone obeyed.

Sebastian gave Caitlin a meaningful look. “I’ll go check on Harrison,” he said, then turned and walked upstairs, leaving the two women alone in the room.

Once the room was silent, Caitlin faced Kelly directly. “You can tell me now.”

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Kelly nodded slowly. “You’ll need a cup of strong liquor. Add a few drops of your blood, then light it on fire until it boils. Take the seventh page of the upper codex and the seventeenth page from the end of the lower codex. Place them together above the rising steam, and the map will appear.”

Her explanation was precise, almost rehearsed.

Caitlin narrowed her eyes. “Why does it have to be my blood? Can’t anyone else’s be used? Animal blood?”

“No,” Kelly said firmly. “It must be yours–or your brother’s.”

“Why?”

“Because you’re descendants of the Yuncey family,” Kelly said solemnly, her tone grave. She offered no further explanation.

“Fine,” Caitlin said evenly. “I’ll try it your way. And if it works–if the map appears–what happens next?”

“Then you’ll take me with you,” Kelly said without hesitation. “Together, we’ll go to the place the map points to–Atlantis.”

Caitlin’s expression remained calm, but inside, her mind was racing.

So that was it. Kelly–her so–called mother–wasn’t helping out of love or curiosity. She wanted to use Caitlin to reach Atlantis.

And what she really wanted there was the Shard of Life.

Caitlin didn’t reveal her thoughts. Instead, she kept her tone measured, a faint smile tugging at her lips. “All right, Mom. Be patient. Once I’ve found the map, we’ll set out for Atlantis as soon as possible.”

“Good,” Kelly said, her eyes glinting.

Caitlin stood. “I’m going to check on Harrison.”

“Of course. Go ahead,” Kelly replied, watching her daughter walk upstairs. She didn’t follow. She simply sat there, eyes distant, calculating. The codex was finally whole. The final stage of her plan was within reach. All she needed now was time.

Upstairs, Caitlin entered Harrison’s room quietly. Her brother lay in bed, his chest rising and falling evenly. The soft beeping of the heart monitor filled the room.

Sebastian was standing nearby. When he saw her, he took her hand gently. “Everything all right?”

“Yeah,” Caitlin said softly. “Once I’ve seen him, we’ll go home.”

She moved closer to the bed, took her brother’s hand, and looked down at his sleeping face. “Harrison,” she whispered, her eyes stinging, “I’ll find a way to bring you back. Just hold on a little longer for me.”

With Quincy overseeing his care, Caitlin felt confident that her brother was safe for now. It was time to return to the Vanderbilt estate.

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At the Vanderbilt mansion, the family had already gathered in anticipation. Beatrice and her brother Aurelius sat at the head of the parlor, both full of excitement.

“I thought Caitlin and Sebastian were supposed to be here by now,” Beatrice said, craning her neck.

“They should be any minute,” Aurelius replied.

Eliza smiled. “Mom, don’t worry. They’re on the way. Yosef just called. Caitlin stopped at DanCa Estate first to see her mother and brother.”

“Oh, that’s fine, that’s fine,” Beatrice said eagerly.

The adults weren’t the only ones waiting. The children were practically bouncing with excitement.

When they heard that their parents were coming home, the four little ones wanted to run straight to the gate to greet them. Eliza had to stop them.

“Not outside,” she scolded gently. “They’ll drive in any minute.”

“Then let’s hide inside and surprise them!” one of them shouted.

“Yeah!” the others chorused.

They scattered around the living room, each finding a hiding spot.

Before long, the sound of car engines came up the drive. The family hurried outside just as the Vanderbilt cars pulled up to the villa.

Sebastian stepped out first, smiling. “Mom, we’re home.”

Eliza beamed. “Welcome back.”

She looked her son up and down, then took Caitlin’s hand warmly. “You must be exhausted, sweetheart.”

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