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.

the desk and yawning when

get ready, ma'am. He said you two

eyes widened like

"Um...okay," she frownedl

out of the office, she

on a phone call but ended

for an inspection.

Chapter 10

to, Ms. Price. The foundation is already being laid, we have to be there. He stated calmly.

my job. But I'm very hungry," her voice thinned at

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

hopelessly. There was nothing she could do or say at that point to change

got her bag. It didn't take long before she and Kage

displeased and told her

as though, she was going to die if she didn't get something to eat

just grab something quick from the cafeteria?" She said to Kage as they stood in the descending elevator. There were two people behind them.

hungry. I need to eat something,

that manner before. It was kind of embarrassing, but

want. He'll get it and meet us in the car," he signaled

gratitude.

the car,

potato skins, and a

she found Kage staring weirdly at her. Even

of that in front

I could eat a lion. Just get me two corn

the man. When he finally arrived,

was staring strangely at her. When she paused and looked at him, he was giving her a ridiculous stare. "Are you being starved, wherever you come from?" He pulled a crumpled look as

was a small stain on her lips. She

they got to the site.

were making her eat too much. She prayed shed be through with the project

foundation for the building was already in progress.

as the middle woman, her company overseeing it. She alone held the blueprints and vital information regarding the project, which was why Kage could get her to work from h She wasn't expected to wait until the entire building was completed. She was only going to be there for the foundation and startup - which was the major

even while she was away. Her money would've