Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 118

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When she looked up again, she caught a smug smile on Astrid and June's faces. It was obvious they were already expecting her to fail and leave. Because the task was impossible!

"So sorry for the stress, grandpa," June pulled a pout. "Please, you should go home and get enough rest."

Galen started for the door, then suddenly stopped, glancing at Astrid. "What's happening with the Timeless Tale deal?"

Astrid's face fell, the smug smile she once wore disappearing from her face. Astrid was supposed to have signed that deal days ago.

"Uh... Actually, there's been a little delay. We'rc-"

"Are they pulling out?" Galen furrowed his brows.

"No! Timeless Tale is simply taking their time reviewing the contract. They had some concerns, but it's all settled now. By tomorrow or so, the deal should be signed."

"Or they're simply rejecting you like I expected," June chimed in with a scoff.

Astrid's cheeks turned hot as she looked at her, but before she could form a reply, Galen spoke up.

"It'd have been better if we never approached them at all, Astrid, than to approach them and get rejected. That will be a big blow. He turned the doorknob, opening the door. "I need you to fix that." Then, he was gone.

Sylvie still felt like she couldn't breath. Twenty-four hours. That was all she had to fix their Oasis issue.

There was only one solution, and the thought of it drove her close to insanity.

"Maybe you should start packing your bags." June whispered to her with a haughty laugh as she left.

Astrid simply glared at her without saying a word. She too had her own problems now.

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Despite the fear churning in Sylvie's guts, half an hour later, she found herself driving toward Oasis. She'd heard that since the completion of the Skyscraper, that was where he spent most of his time.

How could he even do this to her? Hadn't she been hurt enough? Had everyone not taken enough from her already? Reaching Oasis, she took a moment before stepping out of the car. Her heart pounded violently in her chest, trying not to think of the too many eyes on her.

it was her mess. They've all looked down on her in the

the one to fix things. Her former family had always seen her as a tool,

different. One day, she'll prove to everyone that she wasn't a weak tool like they've all

she pushed it aside

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met one of the receptionists at

you?" The lady's eyes were

see Kage Hawkins." Sylvie was glad she didn't

I need your name

appointment. But I'd really love to see

lady finally paused, lifting her amused eyes off her

to see Mr. Hawkins without an appointment? Who are you, his

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have been parents by now. But apparently, a lot of people didn't remember

she spoke to the lady again. "I know I need an appointment, but this is really

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to see Mr. Hawkins, you'll need to drop your request with me. I'll submit

small lump in her throat growing thicker and thicker. She couldn't believe she was the one struggling to

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approve of it, she

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as early as eight a.m, Sylvie was there

have to wait," the receptionist replied, this one a little more polite than the one

felt her heart sinking again. "Please, it's very important.

along with others that applied hasn't been approved yet. Usually, these things

can't wait." Impatience crept into her tone, although her eyes were trained on the desk and not staring at

nervously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Please...you really have

I can do. Now I'd appreciate you do as I say and don't cost me my job." She went back to typing on her keyboard, and after a while, Sylvie was forced

grandfather had given her twenty-four hours