Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 18

Armed men came out from three of the cars and opened the doors of the Maserati. Kage stepped out first.

The camera crew were nearly pushing each other to take pictures.

Lage was wearing a Brioni - one of the most expensive suits in the world. And his attitude complimented just how dark the

akit was

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Someone stepped out from the second seat, causing a gut feeling to crawl up Sylvie's throat. It was Lana, of course,

The previous year, when Sylvie was still married to Kage, he had attended the party alone. Bur now they were divorced, he was loing so with Lana "Well, she didn't even care.

Cage didn't mind the press as he walked away from the car, Lana beside him. She gave all the warm smiles the cameramen

seeded.

Setting to the red carpet, a lot of the people present tried getting his attention. He stopped to shake hands with few of them. Then his p gaze fell on Sylvie. For a moment, time seemed to still. Sylvie couldn't breath as she returned his intense stare.

Gradually, his eyes drifted from her face to her waist. Only then did Sylvie realize Westley had his hand around her waist, Jops. She'd been so distracted by Kage's arrival, she didn't even notice. Lana put a hand around him and whispered something into his ear. He looked away and went into the hall with her.

Are you alright?" Westley whispered.

She exhaled a shaky breath. I sure am."

The interior of the hall was magnificent. It looked like magic, Sylvie had never seen anything like it.

With Westley holding her hand, he took her around to greet acquaintances, while others even came to him.

Non-alcoholics wines were shared, which was better for Sylvie. She figured it was because they didn't want people getting drunk before the meeting.

You're really gorgeous, dear."

"Quite the beaut

She didn't stop getting compliments.

Kage was far off in the hall and out of sight for Sylvie, providing her with some sort of relief. She didn't mind not seeing his arrogant face.

Along the line, her eyes ran into someone she wished had not been present. Lancelot,

He was far from her but made the eye contact. He was taking a glass of wine to his lips and winked at her when she met his gaze. She helplessly shivered.

What in God's name was he doing there? He definitely wasn't a member of the One Trillion Group. Unless...he used the family's benefit to get in,

She looked away, deciding she wasn't going to let anyone ruin her night.

hour later, Kage climbed up to the stage to address the members, being the President of the group. He was very eloquent, and from time to time, he made

arrogant jerk. He must be pained she got to attend the party

agreed to help back then, her father would've

rejection stung as she recalled

in no position to make demands. In two weeks, we'll be divorced. So,

closed her eyes, willing the memory to go

downside was, her kids might never know who their father is. Perhaps, if only the fool hadn't forced himself on her that night.. "The meeting will be happening in thirty minutes on the second floor. Enjoy the rest of the party," he said in conclusion.

party was enjoyable. A while later, Sylvie was pressed and

and was washing her hands when she heard someone come in. Thinking it'd

eyes flew open as she looked in the mirror before her. She gasped and turned

What the hell?

insane? Or you can't just read anymore? This is

into his pockets,

told you that? 'Cause I'm

like the look of things. They were the only

move, Lancelot got off the wall and pushed her into one of the toilets. She tried to scream, but he clamped a hand over her mouth. "I wouldn't,

widened in horror. Good

wouldn't try to scream again, he withdrew

""What

you think you're doing?" She asked

enjoying how terrified she

Sylvie?" He touched her neck,

from her neck to her chest. She tried pushing him off, but

"Let go of me!"

Kage yet?" He whispered into her ear. "If I were you, Sylvie, I'd try it be

reality of his words dawning on her. She closed her eyes and breathed shakily

a way through

he moaned, enjoying

did you and Kage ever...

but thankfully, didn't open it.

been a man of pride. I wouldn't be surprised if he let such a good meal go

found her tummy, and her eyes flew open when he

she wanted to throw

her, but

she hated that a monster like him was touching a place where

he withdrew

be taking up a position at Fluxpoint on Monday. So, I guess we'll be seeing more of each

no. Sylvie

you, gorgeous, he pinched her jaw

feeling and looking offended. She had enough problems in her life to add Lancelot to the list. "Did

Tm fine, she grumbled.

he had to leave

room, was attended by the