Chapter 14

Westley was beyond displeased when Sylvie had given him the update. He insisted she called off the deal. Even if ani important funder like Ambrose was going to leave, he was ready to put in enough money into the business, But Sylvie refused. She wanted to work for her money and didn't want to stay indebted to another man

She knew Kage was simply trying to frustrate her, like the arrogant jerk that he was, but her only concern were the babies, she didn't want him finding out about it. So, she feared spending too much time with him might give her out The bump was still not out. Sylvie concluded she was going to keep it from him by all means.

That evening, she decided to go to Kage's place to get her things which she'd left behind.

Westley drove her there and waited outside while she went in. The men at the gate had to place a c

before she was let in

through to the house

Making her way to the house, Sylvie tried to put back the memories behind her. This large beautiful mansion had been very unloving to her in the past two years.

She remembered how she'd become sad whenever she was done from the office and needed to go home. She hated this home" so much, and it was in it she'd lost one of her babies.

Sylvie found Kage's mum, Phoebe, in the living room. She was laughing and having a drink with her friend. But their smiles faded the moment they caught sight of her.

"Oh Look who's home, Bonnie chuckled.

"The securities told me she's only here to pick up her things, Phoebe had a glare in her eyes as she spoke.

"Oh... How important are they that she couldn't just leave them behind after running off?"

"Don't be naive, Bonnie. Such things matter most to her, you know? They're not as rich as you think."

them.

to them...

walked past them, like they

forgotten how to show some respect?"

bottom lip as she paused and looked at them. Tm no longer a member of this family, so I don't have to pretend

the stairs. She walked down the hallway leading to her former room and was soon in it. It was just as she'd left it, although it seemed like someone had been maintaining it. She proceeded to arrange

stepped out of it, her gaze fell on Lancelot who

froze in that moment. By the time she decided to mask her fear and

wore

and a black top. She hadn't seen him in ten years since he left the country, but

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tightening. "Lancelot," she tried to sound normal. "Didn't

course you wouldn't know. Just got home four days

fell between

past him. But of course,

Sylvie?" His voice halted her, although

marriage with my cousin finally came to an end. I know it was all

I guess the hatred between you and Kage was just too much." There was a tightening in Sylvie's chest. She gulped hard and forced

It was necessary,

ever wondered why you and Kage are actually enemies? Has anyone ever bothered

one question that struck Sylvie. It hit her

did she have to run

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