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.

her heels–he was busy

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let’s make

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Nora, she pushed open Alden’s office

was taken aback by the sudden

ago, he was on the couch,

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

at Kaia with obvious

you can go now. Since Ms. Domont

timing was

he could finally settle

arms, wearing a

bedroom time–oh

urgently summon me here just to watch you

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hit 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

lost

little sister act? Give

need to explain yourself to her when you come

“I haven’t settled yesterday’s score with you yet!

now!”

snorted and glanced at Luna’s so–called injury—a tiny red mark no

marks on her neck.

assault charges? Need second–degree injuries

yesterday? Just a public disturbance, tops.

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let’s

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they get. If your precious Ms. Thorne and her bestie

tell your sweetheart to

faces darkened like

speaking.

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

flash of satisfaction crossed Luna’s

on her innocent act.

please don’t be angry with Alden. I swear I’ll never

You’re quite fond of making promises

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 single cent – becomes

turned to Alden with mock

like to sign one too? Your shares would make excellent