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

was a misunderstanding. It happened months ago. Someone framed my company, but the issue has

the matter's been fully closed by the authorities. I think it's more like you used your connections to keep it on a low

true!". Westley thumped the table, making

"Do I really look like a fraud man to you? You think Westley Harper is

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

happen!" Westley

as he held his

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about you try me, Westley? I love challenges.

the papers, thrashing them on the floor. "These are not what you think," he looked at the members.

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Kage shrugged. "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 suggestion

Kage knew what he was doing. He was trying to buy some time - probably enough

he gritted the

Driving

She was at the office, but he was able to get

in the front seat, Sylvie

"Hey, are you...

finish her question as he grabbed her hair, pulled her towards himself and claimed

just let him be. When Westley ended the kiss,

the beginning, he'd been. naturally attracted to 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

to get married.

rush, Wes? You sound like you placed a bet or something." She chuckled, removing the hand from

to push on

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

Westley. I think you need to have some sleep