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

ago. Someone framed my company, but the

"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

Westley thumped the table, making the contents

I really look like a fraud man to you? You think Westley Harper is capable of commiting

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

never happen!" Westley rose

eyes darkened as he held his gaze,

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Westley? I love challenges. Oh, you probably

not what you think," he looked at the members. "I promise you, I'll go

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indeed, been settled by the authorities

was doing. He was trying to buy some time - probably enough to

evidence, he gritted

Driving

call through to Sgivie. She was at the office, but he was

in the front seat, Sylvie noticed his foul

"Hey, are you...

hair, pulled her towards himself and claimed her lips. It was a forceful one- one that seemed to stem from

taken by surprise. She tried to stop him but couldn't. So, she just let him be. When Westley ended the kiss, he still had

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

want us to get married. As

like you placed a bet or something."

We're engaged, right? So, I want to push on

cheeks turned pink from embarrassment. Good

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