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

like he was capable of any love, but Lana was the closest female

has been a pain in Sylvie's ass. There were so many opportunities she's taken from her, but Sylvie didn't want to believe Mr. Yuto was going

waited until Mr. Yuto had gone into his car before approaching Lana who had a wide smile on her

at the same place o was supposed to

in public. Sylvie. Have

After snatching my client? How did you get those private info from my

an eye roll. "Stop being dramatic, alright? It isn't my fault Mr. Yuto chose me. Have a nice day, Sylvie." She began

fists beside her.

that intel from her company. This couldn't be

she suddenly

walked back to Sylvie. "Phoebe instructed me not to tell anyone about this yet. But... I'm too excited, I feel you

her plans

the proposal already, we've accepted the engagement, and as soon as your contract with

poured on her. Her limbs went stiff and

married to Lana? That son of a bitch. But why was the

to Lana, but the words wouldn't form on her lips. It was as

know what hook you had over Kage's grandpa to make him involve you

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

her life get any

at a friend's place before deciding to visit

baby, her subconsciousness reminded her. But

at the bar counter, shutting out the voices of the people around as she took several shots. It seemed to get better with each that she gulped. Her problems were slowly being replaced by the drowsiness from the drinks. "Now why's a pretty ladly like you getting drunk?" A thick, velvety

Sylvir didn't spare

she downed the next shot

ladies can't get drunk? Is there a new

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

Good lord!

Harper She narrowed

His smile confirmed it.

What the hell?

herself to sit up. "Wh... What're you doing here? I mean she looked around. She wasn't in a

biggest names in the country. Man was a young billionaire, owned a

morning and thought I should visit a bar. Meeting you came

Westley Harper was seated

grumpy. But the man beside her

Hawkins getting drunk? It's a cause for alarm, you know?" He

stiffened. Her eyes fell onto the counter as the

your fun. Don't let me bother you" Instead, Westley