Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 39

Chapter 39 The Scheme

“Kaia, isn’t that your ex? Looks just like that dude you dated!”

She offered a strained smile. “Jude, when did I ever say he was my boyfriend? And it’s not him! Different guy!”

“Oh, yeah, you’re right. Not exactly the same.”

Jude squinted. “Hmm. Yeah, you’re probably right. My bad-old man memory kicking in.

For a second there, he’d really thought Kaia’s ex was in their work chat.

Kaia managed a weak smile, her gaze dropping to the chat list. The starry night avatar flickered and changed, updated to a fluffy white rabbit.

She slammed her phone face down on the desk, terrified to even glance at the group.

Please, no more questions.

But fate had other ideas.

Jude texted: [Mr. Rhodes, our team’s all set. Looking forward to working with you all!]

Julian texted: [Thanks, Mr. Halston. The new member is Mr. Graves. A pleasure to be working with everyone!]

“Mr. Graves?” Warren gasped.

“Jude, that bunny avatar… That’s Mr. Graves? Wow. He seems so icy in person, but his avatar’s actually kinda cute.”

Jude didn’t dwell on it, though he did find Lucien’s presence in

the chat a bit odd.

“Yeah, well, maybe he’s secretly a softie. Or maybe it’s ironic. Either way, keep it professional in that chat. Most folks have their info up. If it’s sensitive, pick up the phone.”

Lucien joining the chat definitely made Jude uneasy.

The M&A wasn’t just a big deal-it was the deal. For the next few months, this case was going to be their entire world.

*****

As the workday wound down, Kaia packed her bag as usual.

he was settling in for a late

nodded at him. “I’ve got plans

“Cool. Go ahead.”

good on the bold promise she’d made that

still made Kaia’s stomach clench, but walking down eighteen

Yeah, no.

the ground floor

’til your next visit, but since I’m here, I

an eyebrow. “Drop

some special health tonics from my trip. You’re

them for Kimberly. She

plenty at home! Just pop down and grab them. I’m parked right out front. The silver car. Won’t take a

toward the entrance,

spotted Sally’s

Sally waved

Kaia paused.

the Stepford smile? She’s laying it

the instructions later, okay? If you can’t figure it out, just call me; I’ll

that Kaia felt bad

“Okay, thanks,” Kaia muttered.

the bag, Sally leaned in. “Oh

Kaia could react, Sally whipped

tried to pull back, but

washed

is it your low blood sugar

like that, Sally, with surprisingly little effort, bundled Kaia into

smile as she told the driver,

stay conscious. “W-What

for a few days. Just until the wedding. You’ll thank

told you.” Kaia seethed. “I

The venue’s booked. You can’t back out now-not without humiliating all of

like a

there. Just rest. Everything will be fine after a few

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