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.

the stage to address the members, being the President of the group. He was very eloquent, and from time to time, he made eye contact with her.

be pained she got to

he'd agreed to help back then, her father would've

as she recalled

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

willing the

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

enjoyable. A while later, Sylvie was pressed and

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

in the mirror before her. She

What the hell?

This is the lady's restroom," her brows

his pockets,

ever told you that? 'Cause I'm damn sure he got you

of things. They

the wall and pushed her into one of the toilets. She tried to scream, but he clamped a hand over

eyes were widened in

to scream again, he withdrew his hand

""What

think you're doing?" She asked in deep

smiled, as if enjoying

her neck, sending a

chest. She tried

"Let go of me!"

into her ear. "If I were you, Sylvie,

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

even lower, he found a way through the

he moaned, enjoying

you and Kage ever... you know,

didn't open it. Sylvie felt nothing

He gave her ear a small bite. "Well, Kage has always been a man of pride. I wouldn't

her eyes flew

fuck sake! Now, she wanted

me go, Lancelot!" She tried pushing him off her, but he only laughed, keeping his hand

didn't know it, but she hated that a monster like him

was, he withdrew his hand and

up a position at Fluxpoint on Monday. So, I guess we'll be seeing more of each other," he said with a

no. Sylvie

gorgeous, he

offended. She had enough problems in her life to add

Tm fine, she grumbled.

had to

a conference room, was attended by the thirty-five members of

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