Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

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If a needle could drop in the room, it'd be heard.

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Westley's eyes were locked onto Kage's after his demand. The members - especially those who he had on his side already lowered their heads,

"Uh... Mr. Harper," One of the members cleared his throat. "Why would you want to do this? I mean, Kage has been a good leader so far

"Sure, no one is disputing the fact. But I don't see a good reason why we can't express our feelings. It is in my right as a member of the board to propose to head a project. Naturally, this would come up in a vote, and as long as I get the higher vote, I win. There'll be no Finally, Kage cracked a smile. "Really?"

need for an argument. He shrugged.

really, Kage. Or do you have any objections?"

Kage chuckled. "Well, not really, I understand perfectly what you're saying, But... He leaned forward, withdrawing some papers from his file "Will it be cool for someone like you to actually lead the project? I mean, your company's currently being investigated for fraud. He tossed the papers on the table, The board members gasped, surprise flickering pass their faces. They exchanged glanced as they each took to the papers to

have a look at

Westley's confident facade had crumpled. He glared at Kage before picking up the papers, and he found it hard believing what he saw.

"My God! Mr. Harper, is this true?" A member asked. "Your company wasa involved in fraud?"

could not believe it. That was a very confidential matter. Outsiders weren't supposed to hear of it. How in God's name did Kage lay the hands such information?

Westembers continued to throw questions, expressing their shock.

The

The

"No. This... It isn't what you think." He shook his head.

"Westley

happened months ago. Someone framed my company, but the issue has already been settled with the authorities,

by the authorities. I think it's more like

Westley thumped the

dangerous red as he looked at the members. "Do I really look like a fraud man to you?

the only reason you're still allowed to be a member of this group is because the authorities are yet to finalize on the issue. So, you're yet to be fully called a criminal. But by the time they're done and it turns out that you're indeed, guilty,you'll be kicked out kf

Westley rose to his

eyes darkened as he held his

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Well, how about you try me, Westley? I love challenges. Oh, you probably

thrashing them on the floor. "These are not what you think," he looked at the members. "I promise you, I'll go to

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"If you can bring proof that the issue has indeed, been settled by the authorities and you were found innocent, then it oxids, Westley, we'll consider your

in indignation. The issue was indeed a misunderstanding. But Kage knew what he was doing. He was trying to buy some time

he gritted the

Driving

was at the office, but

the front seat, Sylvie noticed

"Hey, are you...

hair, pulled her towards himself and claimed her lips. It was a forceful

him but couldn't. So, she just let him be. When Westley ended the kiss,

her, but now, he wanted ber more, not just because he found her attractive, but because he wanted what belonged to Kage. He wanted to claim her laim her the babies. He wanted to own what was meant for Kage and hurt him. And he was ready to do anything to achieve that

to get married. As

in shock. "Woah! What's with the rush, Wes? You sound like you placed a bet or something." She chuckled, removing the hand from her

to push on with the wedding plans. How about we get married next

Good lord, she wasn't

deep breath, Westley. I think you need to have some