Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 4

Pain sliced through Sylvie's chest. Did it matter? His previous words had just made her realize how desperate he was for the divorce. She feared he'd hate her and the baby for wanting to be an obstacle. Turning halfway, she looked at him. It's pointless. We're getting divorced, anyway. Her eyes mirrored the depth of her sadness. And it was more painful that Kage didn't seem to care. She opened the door and left.

Kage's rejection hurt like hell. She'd always known she meant nothing to him. But getting that one act that really proved it stung.

She didn't need his help - she concluded. In thirteen days when the divorce papers arrive, she was going to sign them and move on with her life. She'd take care of her baby alone. She was moody at the office and left for a meeting with Mr. Yuto when it was time, her secretary with her.

Mr. Yuto was an investor. And for weeks Sylvie has been preparing a contract with him. It was a contract that was extremely important and expected to boost their sales in a lot of ways.

She met with him and exchanged pleasantries in the small conference room And afterwards, Sylvie proceeded with the details of the meeting.

"I'm afraid we might have to take a break on the contract, Mrs. Hawkins, Mr. Yuto said to her surprise.

Sylvie's brows were furrowed as she looked up from the file and at him.

"Why, if

"Why, if I may ask?"

"The thing is, My team and I received some Intel that your company's currently battling some legal issues at the moment. First, there is one from a former director, charging you with negligence. Also.." Sylvie itched her nape as he went ahead to list the four legal cases that surrounded them.

How in God's name did he get a hold of such information!? was private!

She forced a smile when he finished talking

"Um.... Mr. Yuto, your concerns are valid. But I need you to know there's a misunderstanding. These legal cases are nothing serious. As a matter of fact, we've sorted two already and about rounding up the third and fourth. They're not going to be an issue, I promise you. Mr. Yuto leaned towards his partner beside him who whispered something to his ear.

"I appreciate your proposal, Mrs. Hawkins, but I think we'll need to get back to you," he told her.

Sylvie's hope was dwindling. God, no.

"Come on, Mr. Yuto. You shouldn't let this changes things."

He rose to his feet. "I'm afraid I have to leave now. Take care

Without considering her offer, he departed with his partners.

Sylvie cursed and thumped the table. God damnit! How could this happen!? Someone must've leaked the information to him. -Someone from the inside.

When she'd managed to gather herself, she left with her secretary. However, Sylvie met a very big shock when she got to the exterior and found Mr. Yuto shaking hands with Lana.

Her brain froze for some seconds as she struggled to comprehend the gesture.

Chapter 4

any love, but Lana was the closest female in his

business and Lana has been a pain in Sylvie's ass. There were so many

Yuto had gone into his car before approaching

supposed to meet my

unbelievable. We're in public. Sylvie. Have

class? Seriously? After snatching my client? How did you get

answered with an eye roll. "Stop being dramatic, alright? It isn't my fault Mr. Yuto chose me.

into fists beside her. God, she wanted to

her company. This couldn't be

paused, like she

to Sylvie. "Phoebe instructed me not to tell

Lana clasped her plans in excitement as she made the

accepted the engagement, and as soon as

her. Her

was already making preparations to get married to Lana? That son of a bitch. But why was

say something sassy in response to Lana, but the words wouldn't form on her lips. It was as if Lana noticed

you had over Kage's grandpa to make him involve you in his will in that

the office as her day was ruined. First, it was Kage's rejection. Now, Mr. Yuto's.

her life

some boring time at a friend's place before

subconsciousness reminded her. But Sylvie

were slowly being replaced by the drowsiness from the drinks. "Now

Sylvir didn't spare

a glance as she downed the next shot and reached

can't get drunk? Is there a

from his chest. "Definitely, not. And even if there was. I'd make an exception for you. But why's the wife of Kage Hawkins getting drunk? What could possibly make a lady

Good lord!

Harper She

His smile confirmed it.

What the hell?

"Wh... What're you doing here? I mean she looked around. She wasn't in a dream. I thought you

Harper was one of the biggest names in the country. Man was a young billionaire,

got back this morning and thought I should visit a bar. Meeting you

couldn't believe it. Westley Harper was

and grumpy. But the

getting drunk? It's a cause for alarm, you

counter as the weight of

trouble yourself with, Mr. Harper. Please, go have your fun. Don't let me bother you" Instead,