Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 141

Chapter 141

The En Vogue Affair was as glamorous as every other year.

There were guests from all over the world', people of high status and so many fashion brands and icons.

Sylvie felt happy that she was able to make it to the event. Although she had gone alone, not joining the rest of the family since they didn't ask.

As soon as she arrived the large hall, she was greeted by an uncountable pairs of eyes who couldn't stop staring. Well, she wasn't surprised considering the effort she'd put into her dress and makeup. Tonight was going to be special. Hence,she had to look good for it.

Her steps were unhurried as she made her way in, and they faltered when she spotted the couple she wished she could stop seeing together.

Kage and Cindy.

They were far off in the company of some guests, with Cindy's hand wrapped around his while smiling sheep whatever they said. The perfect girlfriend, huh?

Suddenly, Cindy turned and their eyes clashed into each other's, making Sylvie feel sick in the gut instantly.

The witch.

Cindy glared at her, but it only lasted a moment before she smiled and tightened her arm around Kage's.

Seriously? Sylvie was stunned. Was the pathetic witch trying to make her jealous?

She ignored the pounding in her chest and tried walking away, but a familiarly dreaded voice reached her ears.

"Hey, gorgeous."

She turned with a little start to find Machai who was now standing before her.

He held out his hand, and after a slight hesitation, Sylvie put her hand in his. She watched as he lifted it to his lips, giving it a soft kiss.

stunning," he complimented, sweeping his

"Thank you."

can I be your plus

She shrugged, smiling nervously.

always so unsettled around this man. Like, her instinct was always screaming

into the crowd. Sylvie looked across the hall and

angry, Kage's expression was just...

your family's name?

Astrid would be

then because he didn't ask Sylvie for directions before driving her home,

grabbed drinks from passing trays and Machai surprisingly took Sylvie

even though he introduced her as just

Machai knew a lot of

her towards a particular table that contained some of his friends and their partners. Problem was, Kage and Cindy were there

asked in a whisper, unable

meeting with some of my friends," Machai shrugged,

enough time to contemplate freeing her hand from

ched the table.

expected, everybody turned to

You came with a date?" One

wobbled instantly. She forced herself to look at everyone but

of the people at the table were old friends of Kage and knew she had a

'this' close to Machai. He effortlessly entered her life in ways that didn't seem offensive enough for her

wish she was," Machai chuckled. "But she's just

passing a surprised stare between both of them.

to ask," a third one started. "But

and Kage-"

the past. Let it go," The man beside

gotten worse. Sylvie wouldn't be surprised if

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