Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

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.

been cooling her heels–he was busy

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

taken aback

on the couch,

panicked. “Mr. Graves, Ms. Domont forced her way in.

at Kaia

go now. Since Ms. Domont is already here,

timing was

could finally

crossed her arms, wearing

time–oh wait,

continued, “But I assume Mr. Graves didn’t urgently summon me here just to watch you play

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mark–both Alden’s and

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Alden his lunch today. He was in that car accident two days ago, and she’s worried

nearly lost

little sister act? Give

need to explain yourself to her when you come to

you yet! Look at what you did–Luna almost got a blister from that burn! You deliberately hurt my sister.

now!”

at Luna’s so–called injury—a tiny red mark no bigger than a fingernail, nothing compared to

marks on her neck.

charges? Need second–degree

Just a public disturbance, tops. But here’s

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and her bestie hadn’t provoked me first,

sweetheart to stay far away from me from now

their faces darkened like

speaking.

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

satisfaction crossed Luna’s eyes before

on her innocent act.

you don’t like me, but please don’t be angry with Alden. I swear I’ll never appear in front of

fond of

make it legal. Sign a contract stating that if

to Alden with mock

to sign one too? Your shares would make excellent compensation