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.

was why she’d been cooling her heels–he was busy entertaining Luna

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Nora, she pushed open Alden’s office door without

was taken aback by

was on the couch, gently putting burn

Ms. Domont forced her way

glared at Kaia with

Ms. Domont is

timing was

could finally settle the score from

arms, wearing

time–oh wait, I mean

urgently summon me here

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let’s make it

its mark–both Alden’s

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wrong. Mom just wanted me to bring Alden his lunch today. He was in that car accident two days ago, and she’s worried about him getting better. I had no idea he was

nearly lost her

perfect little

to her when you come to see me at

score with you yet! Look at what you did–Luna almost got a blister from

now!”

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

marks on her neck.

up, Mr. Graves. Quick Law 101: assault charges? Need second–degree injuries minimum.

public disturbance,

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they get. If your precious Ms. Thorne and her

should tell your sweetheart to stay far away

darkened like storm

speaking.

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

of satisfaction crossed Luna’s eyes before she quickly

on her innocent act.

me, but please don’t be angry with Alden.

You’re quite fond of making promises you can’t

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 single

Alden

like to sign one too? Your shares would

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