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.

really fixing this since it was her mess. They've all looked down on her

always being the one to fix things. Her former family had always seen her as a tool, and now, here, she was being

as far back as possible. One day, it'll be different. One day, she'll prove to everyone that she wasn't a weak tool like they've all assumed. She'll get to the top and show

weak, Sylvie.' that voice came again, but she

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of the receptionists

can I help you?" The lady's eyes were barely off her screen where

Hawkins." Sylvie was glad she didn't

I need your

appointment. But I'd really love to see him. It's

paused, lifting her amused eyes off her system and at

You walk into Oasis, demanding to see Mr. Hawkins

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blurted out. They used to be married and would have been parents by now. But apparently, a lot of people didn't remember the face of Kage's ex-wife from four

lady again.

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with me. I'll submit it to him, and if he approves the meeting, he'll set up a date and time which will be communicated to you." She returned to typing on her

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

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to be the most important person to him.

feared Kage might never approve

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following morning, as early as eight a.m, Sylvie was there again, requesting

set yet. You'll have to wait," the receptionist replied, this one

sinking again. "Please, it's

just checked and yours along with others that applied hasn't been approved yet.

I can't wait." Impatience crept into her tone, although her eyes were trained on the

behind her ear. "Please...you really have to help

Now I'd appreciate you do as I say and don't cost me my

grandfather had given her twenty-four hours and she only had about fourteen left.