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.

why she’d been cooling her heels–he

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pushed open

was taken aback by the sudden

moments ago, he was on the couch,

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

Kaia with

Domont is already here,

timing was

Luna watching, he could finally settle

arms, wearing a

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

Mr. Graves didn’t urgently summon me here just to watch

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its mark–both Alden’s and Luna’s

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

nearly lost her

little sister act?

need to explain yourself to her when you come to see me at the

yet! Look at what you did–Luna almost

now!”

injury—a tiny red mark no bigger than a

marks on her neck.

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

yesterday? Just a public

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precious Ms. Thorne and her

your sweetheart to stay far

faces darkened like storm clouds

speaking.

really something! Throwing hot water at Luna—what a vicious heart you

crossed Luna’s eyes

on her innocent act.

be angry with Alden. I swear I’ll never appear in front of you

quite fond of

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

turned to Alden with

sign one too? Your shares would make excellent compensation for

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