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

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pushed open

was taken aback by

the couch, gently putting burn

Domont forced her way in. I tried to stop her, but I

Kaia

now. Since Ms. Domont is already

the timing

Luna watching, he could finally

arms, wearing

bedroom time–oh wait, I mean

summon me here just to watch you

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jab hit its mark–both Alden’s and Luna’s expressions

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

lost her

little sister act? Give

you come to see me at the office,” Alden

about you.” 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 got a blister from that burn! You deliberately hurt my sister. Apologize to

now!”

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

marks on her neck.

assault charges? Need

public disturbance,

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and her

you should tell your sweetheart to stay far

like

speaking.

face turned icy. “You’re really something! Throwing

flash of satisfaction crossed Luna’s eyes before she quickly

on her innocent act.

don’t like me, but please don’t be angry

quite fond of

laughter was ice–cold. “If you’re actually serious, let’s make it legal. Sign a contract stating that if you ever harass me again, everything you own – every

to Alden with

to sign one too? Your shares would make excellent compensation

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