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.

was resting her head on the

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

eyes widened

"Um...okay," she frownedl

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

was on a phone call but ended it after

inspection. It's quite confusing 'cause it's almost lunch time,

Chapter 10

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

understand it's important and it's also my job. But I'm very hungry," her voice

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

sighed hopelessly. There was nothing she could do or

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

was displeased and told her to

though, she was going

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

hungry. I need

begged him for something in that manner before. It was kind of embarrassing, but Sylvie didn't

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

with gratitude. Oh thank

car, she decided she couldn't

five corn dogs, potato skins, and a bottle of milkshake, she licked her lips

found Kage staring weirdly at her. Even the men

eat all of that in front of him. He might get

just so hungry, I could eat a lion. Just get me

man. When he finally arrived, she grabbed them from his

When she paused

small stain on her lips. She shook her head and continued

by the time they got to the site. She

those little things were making her eat too

already in progress.

the blueprints and vital information regarding the project, which was why Kage

The completion could be done even while she was away. Her money would've already been secured