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

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

brow. "Doesn't look like the matter's been fully closed by the authorities. I think it's more like you used your connections to keep it on a

not true!". Westley thumped the table,

looked at the members. "Do I really look like a fraud man to you? You think

our emotions, Wes. You're falling woefully. Here, we work with facts, not sentiments. Someone like you can't possibly head such an important project. Now, 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

Westley

he held his gaze,

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me, Westley? I love challenges. Oh,

not what you think," he looked at the members. "I promise you, I'll go to the authorities and have this sorted

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by the authorities and you were found innocent, then

a misunderstanding. But Kage knew what he was

the evidence, he gritted the words

Driving

office, but he was

front seat, Sylvie

"Hey, are you...

her hair, pulled her towards himself and claimed

let him be. When Westley ended the kiss, he still had

her, but now, he wanted ber more, not just because he found her attractive, but because he wanted what belonged to Kage. He

want us to get married.

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

So, I want to push on with the wedding plans. How about we

pink from embarrassment. Good lord, she wasn't ready for this

you need to have some sleep