Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 40

Chapter 40 Emergency Trouble

Calling off the wedding…She needed to tell Allen herself, face-to-face.

[What? Has she lost her damn mind? Hang tight. I’m sending a backup now!]

Standing at the window, Kaia scowled at the two bodyguards

below.

She tried calling Tobias, her deadbeat dad. He actually hung up on her.

Frustrated, Kaia tried Sue, but unfortunately, no one answered.

Then she heard Kimberly outside her door, loud enough to make sure Kaia heard every smug syllable. “Ugh, give it a rest with the phone calls. Dad said you’re not going anywhere.”

She continued. “What’s even wrong with Alden, huh? You think you’ll do better? You should be grateful. Don’t be stupid and end up alone.”

Kaia had long learned not to waste her breath on fools.

She’d heard Kimberly’s brand of moronic pronouncements more times than she could count.

When Kaia didn’t respond, Kimberly smirked, assuming she’d reduced her to tears, and flounced off.

Today is far too lovely to waste. I’ve got friends to meet.

Mom is right. Why try to stop Kaia’s wedding when I can just watch her ruin her own life? Way more satisfying.

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dragged Luna to his father’s study, only

and focus on your wedding.

Alden, her eyes wide with worry.

her. “Tomorrow, I’m going to see Lucien. No way

of doubt crossed Luna’s face.

like me.”

Cold, yeah. But

had to name the family members he feared, Lucien

Lucien was

about not speaking while

older, Lucien carried the weight of someone much

his dad why Grandpa picked

his room and made him stand in the

rid of those thoughts! You wanna challenge him? Do it when you’re strong enough.

never dared utter another

he finally understood. His father

Lucien.

Alden challenging Lucien?

realized the depth of Alden’s trust in Lucien. She bit

“I’m going to HQ tomorrow. Uncle Lucien will handle it.

left the Graves Manor, still

out a contemptuous

so hard to just admit she wants to

still stung, and a fresh wave of

a swanky lounge, schmoozing with

hallway, phone pressed to his ear. “She’s not causing any

in the car. Nothing heavy-just enough to take the fight out of her. Her legs

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