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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pushed open

taken aback

moments ago, he was on the couch, gently putting burn ointment on

way in. I tried to stop her, but

at Kaia

you can go now. Since Ms. Domont is already here, she

the timing

he could finally settle the score

arms, wearing a

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

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

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let’s

sarcastic jab hit its mark–both

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said, “Kaia, you’ve got it all wrong. Mom just wanted me to bring Alden his lunch today. He was in that car accident two days

lost

perfect little

don’t need to explain yourself to her when you come to see

talk 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

now!”

injury—a tiny red mark no bigger than a fingernail, nothing

marks on her neck.

charges? Need second–degree injuries minimum. Better get that documented

public disturbance, tops. But

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what they get. If your precious Ms. Thorne and her bestie hadn’t provoked me

to stay

like storm clouds after

speaking.

really something! Throwing hot water at

of satisfaction crossed Luna’s

on her innocent act.

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

quite fond of making promises you

actually serious, let’s make it legal. Sign a contract stating that if you ever harass me again, everything you own – every single cent – becomes

turned to Alden

Your shares would make