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

c**d a brow. "Doesn't look like the matter's been fully closed by the authorities. I think it's more

not true!". Westley thumped the table,

at the members. "Do I really look like a

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

never happen!" Westley rose

as he held his gaze,

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you try me, Westley? I love challenges. Oh,

them on the floor. "These are not what you think," he looked

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

was doing. He was trying

get the evidence, he gritted the words before walking

Driving

She was at the office, but he was able to get her to come out and meet hum

in the front seat, Sylvie noticed his

"Hey, are you...

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

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

beautiful, intelligent, the kind of girl he wanted. In 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

married. As soon as

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

want to push on with the

embarrassment. Good lord, she wasn't

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