Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 18 let’s make it legal

That formal “Mr. Graves” made Alden’s temple throb with irritation.

“Kaia, I’m ordering you to get to my office right now.”

Kaia rolled her eyes.

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“Mr. Graves, Mr. Warren Wright from our firm will be taking over all matters concerning your company. He’s also a mid–level attorney with five years of experience on our team. I promise he’ll take excellent care of your company.”

“No way! It has to be you, Kaia. I’m only giving you one chance here. If you keep stalling, I’m calling your boss directly.”

Kaia tightened her grip on the phone.

This was a crucial moment in her career, with the equity partner promotion on the line. She couldn’t let Alden jeopardize everything she’d worked for.

Her eyes darkened as she spoke, “I’ll be there in thirty. Be ready. Don’t keep me waiting.”

But Alden stood her up. Again.

When Kaia arrived at Alfly Entertainment precisely on time, his secretary Nora said to her, “Ms. Domont, Mr. Graves is in a

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meeting. Would you mind waiting in the conference room?”

Kaia drew in a deep breath.

She was here on Vanguard business. Had to keep it professional.

But damn, she wanted to kick that jerk’s door down.

Her eyes narrowed slightly. “Oh? But Mr. Graves called me here urgently. I thought your company was about to go bankrupt or something.”

Nora choked on her words and could only smile awkwardly.

As she struggled to find the right explanation for Kaia, casual chatter from passing employees drifted in from outside.

“Hey, did you guys see that? Is the woman in Mr. Graves‘ office his fiancée? So sweet–Mr. Graves is making coffee for her himself!”

“Don’t talk nonsense, that’s Mr. Graves‘ sister! You new guys may not know this, but Mr. Graves is well–known for doting on

his sister.”

Kaia’s hand clenching slightly.

she’d been cooling her heels–he

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let’s make

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Brushing past Nora, she pushed open Alden’s office door without waiting for

was taken aback

was on the couch, gently putting burn ointment on

forced her way

glared at Kaia with obvious

go now. Since Ms. Domont is already here,

timing

watching, he could finally settle the

crossed her arms, wearing a

interrupt your… bedroom time–oh wait, I mean bandaging

summon me here just to

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mark–both Alden’s and

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wanted me to bring Alden his lunch today. He was in that car accident two days

nearly lost

the perfect little sister

you come to see me at

turned ice–cold as he stared at Kaia. “I haven’t settled yesterday’s score with you yet! Look at what you

now!”

so–called injury—a tiny red mark no

marks on her neck.

Law 101: assault charges? Need second–degree injuries minimum. Better get that documented before it

public disturbance, tops.

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what they get. If your precious Ms. Thorne and her bestie hadn’t provoked me first, none of this would

sweetheart to

like

speaking.

icy. “You’re really something! Throwing hot water at Luna—what a vicious heart

crossed Luna’s eyes before she

on her innocent act.

but please don’t be angry with Alden. I

of making promises you can’t

“If you’re actually serious, let’s make it legal. Sign a contract stating that if you ever

Alden with mock

Your shares would

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