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 desk and yawning when

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

eyes widened like saucers

"Um...okay," she frownedl

as Arty was out of the office, she sprang to her feet,

on a phone call but

an inspection. It's quite confusing 'cause

Chapter 10

Price. The foundation is already being laid, we have to be there. He stated calmly. But Sylvie knew it was all a game. And God, she hated when

job. But I'm very hungry," her voice thinned at the last words. "L... I really

lunch when we're back. Now, go in there and grab your bag." He went back

hopelessly. There was nothing she could do

her bag. It didn't take long before

plan. He was displeased and told her to text him her new location so he could pick her up when

sure she could wait. It was as though, she was going to die if she didn't get something to eat in that

Kage as they stood in the descending elevator. There were two people behind them.

I need

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

He'll get it and meet us in the car," he signaled at one of the men behind

eyes beamed with gratitude. Oh thank the

to eat in the car,

dogs, potato skins, and a bottle

found Kage staring weirdly at her. Even the men looked at her as though,

in front of

she forced a laugh. I'm just so hungry, I could eat a lion. Just get me two corn

for the man. When he finally arrived, she grabbed them from his hands before he

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

her lips. She

was done eating by the time they got to the site. She wasn't

were making her eat

Kage said, the foundation for the building was already in progress. It was

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 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 completion could be done even while