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.

cooling her heels–he was busy

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let’s make

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Brushing past Nora, she pushed

taken aback

he was on the couch, gently putting burn ointment

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

at Kaia with

go now. Since Ms. Domont is already here, she might

timing was

could finally settle the score from

crossed her arms, wearing a

time–oh wait, I mean

“But I assume Mr. Graves didn’t urgently summon me here just

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its mark–both Alden’s and

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his lunch today. He was in that car accident two days ago,

nearly lost

please. Playing the perfect little sister act? Give me

to her when you come to see me at the office,” Alden said

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

now!”

tiny red mark no

marks on her neck.

Mr. Graves. Quick Law 101: assault charges? Need

yesterday? Just a public disturbance,

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your precious Ms. Thorne and her bestie hadn’t provoked me first, none of this would have

to stay far

their faces darkened like

speaking.

handsome face turned icy. “You’re really something! Throwing hot water at

satisfaction crossed Luna’s eyes before she quickly

on her innocent act.

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

You’re quite fond of making promises you

a contract stating that if you ever harass me again, everything you own – every single cent – becomes

Alden

sign one too? Your shares would make excellent compensation for