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

my company, but the issue has already been

fully closed by the authorities. I think

true!". Westley thumped the table, making the

glared a dangerous red as he looked at the members. "Do I really look

to play on 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 and it turns

will never happen!" Westley

darkened as he held his gaze,

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it? Well, how about you try me, Westley? I love

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

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bring proof that the issue has indeed, been settled by the authorities and you were

was doing. He was trying to buy some

evidence, he gritted the words before

Driving

the office, but he was able to get

it in the front seat, Sylvie noticed his foul

"Hey, are you...

finish her question as he grabbed her hair, pulled her towards himself and claimed her lips. It was a forceful

let him be. When Westley ended

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 wanted to own what was meant for Kage and hurt him. And he was ready to do anything to achieve that

get married. As soon as

You sound like you placed a bet or something."

serious, Sylvie. We're engaged, right? So, I want to push on with the wedding

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

I think you need to have some