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

ready, ma'am. He said you two have to go for an

eyes widened like

"Um...okay," she frownedl

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

on a phone call

an inspection.

Chapter 10

busy as you've clearly seen otherwise, we'd have gone for the inspection earlier. But it's important we have to, Ms. Price. The foundation is already being laid, we have to be there. He stated calmly. But Sylvie

and it's also my job. But I'm very hungry," her voice thinned at the last words. "L... I really

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

hopelessly. There was nothing she could do

bag. It didn't take long

the change of plan. He was displeased and told her to text him her new location so he could pick her up when she's

was as though, she was

cafeteria?" She said to Kage as they stood

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

that manner before. It was kind of embarrassing, but

him what you want. He'll get it and meet us in

gratitude.

she'd have to eat in the car, she decided she

and

shuddered a little when she found Kage staring weirdly at her. Even the

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

a laugh. I'm just so hungry, I could eat a lion. Just

stretching her neck. looking out for the man. When he finally arrived, she

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

lips. She shook her head and continued

time they got to the site. She

ear, her hand instinctively went to her belly. Ugh, those little things were making her eat too much. She prayed shed be through with the project and leave the country

was already in progress. It was a government

Ambrose was the one that had gotten the contract, while Kage was funding it. Sylvie was there 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

done within a month. The completion could be done even while she was away. Her money