Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 16

Sylvie scoffed at the formalities. Seriously!

"Well, from the look of things, you've concluded it wasn't business related, she muttered as she dropped her phone

"Am I wrong?"

She rolled her eyes. Do you need something?

He let out a short mirthless laugh. "You're here on a contract, Ms. Price. You shouldn't seem pestered each time I walk into your office."

Well, the truth was, Sylvie was beyond pestered. She hated the fear and guilt that settled in her guts Lancelot's words from th previous might filled her with so much fear, it was as though, she couldn't survive being around Kage.

She hurt him. He didn't know it yet, but she did. And he was going to harm her if he gets to know. And with Lancelot in the picture, having knowledge and evidence of that day, she feared it might not be long.

"So, whenever you walk in here, I'm just expected to stay mute, is that it?" She decided to keep her wit anyway

Kage offered a frosty smile that failed to reach his gaze.

"In addition, it is wrong, in every sense, to eat not just during working hours, but in any office space. Who the hell does that?" He probed.

Sylvie was overcome with embarrassment once more.

I'm pregnant with your babies, blockhead she was tempted to say,

"Sorry about that," she muttered instead.

"Apologies aren't always welcomed here, Ms. Price. What we need is efforts. Changes"

"Hold on, you do understand you didn't exactly hire me, right? I'm only here on a contract." Kage went closer. "And for as long as you'll be here, you're one of my staff. Deal with it."

Sylvie clinched her hands. He'll never stop being a jerk, will he

"Anyway, I need a file on plan C. Have it prepared and brought to my office as soon as possible. I have a board meeting to attend in an hour time. I hope the file will be ready by the time I'm back," he ordered and left, while Sylvie displayed eye- rolling. Sylvie applauded herself for being able to withhold her cravings for several hours. It was past eleven, and she couldn't stop checking the time.

Westley had already texted her that he was on his way.

on the

you to get ready, ma'am. He said you

eyes widened like

"Um...okay," she frownedl

was out of the office, she sprang to her feet, rushing over to

was on a phone call but ended it after

me we have to go for an inspection. It's quite confusing 'cause it's almost lunch time, she

Chapter 10

Price. The foundation is already being laid, we have to be

But I'm very hungry," her voice

reclining in his seat. "You can have your lunch when we're back. Now, go in there and grab your bag." He went back

do or say at that point to

didn't take long before she and Kage were

already texted Westley about the change of plan. He was displeased and told her to text him her new location so he could pick her up when

Sylvie wasn't sure she could wait. It was as though, she was going to die if she didn't

the cafeteria?" She said to Kage as they stood in the

I'm very very hungry. I need to eat something, Kage.

begged him for something in that manner before. It was kind of embarrassing, but Sylvie didn't care. She couldn't control it anymore. Kage looked at her

meet us in the car," he signaled

eyes beamed with gratitude. Oh

the car, she decided she couldn't

fries, five corn dogs, potato skins, and a bottle of milkshake,

found Kage staring weirdly at her. Even the men looked

she couldn't eat all of that in front of him. He might

course, I'm kidding" she forced a laugh. I'm just so hungry, I could eat a lion. Just get

the car, Sylvie couldn't stop stretching her neck. looking out for the man. When he finally arrived, she grabbed them from his

corn dogs, eating three in less than a minute and moaning afterwards. She had no idea that Kage was staring strangely at her. When she paused and looked at him,

stain on her lips. She shook her

by the time they got to the site. She

instinctively went to her belly. Ugh, those little things were making her eat

foundation for the building was already in progress. It was a government project and a smart

She alone held the blueprints and vital information regarding the project, which was why Kage could get her to

be done even while she was away. Her money would've already