Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 63 Have you decided to marry me?

After Claire died, there was no one left she could truly call family.

Tobias kept proving, time and time again, what selfish calculation looked like-thinly veiled as fatherly concern.

Back at the law firm, Kaia and Warren stayed a little late.

They dug through the data, flagged a few legal risks, and sent Jude a quick email with the highlights.

Only then did they finally call it a day.

Around 7:30, Warren turned to her with an easy smile.

“Hey, Kaia. Wanna grab a bite downstairs? The diner’s still open.”

Kaia glanced at the flashing number on her phone screen, lips tightening.

“Thanks, but I’ve gotta pass,” she said politely.

Of course. That idiot nephew of Sally’s had already sold her out.

*****

“Officer, I’ve said it a million times-I didn’t drug her!” Levi Martins pleaded, his voice cracking.

The cop held up a folder and slapped it onto the table.

“Then how do you explain this doctor’s report? She’s got bruises and traces of a powerful aphrodisiac in her system. And you just happened to ‘accidentally’ barge into the women’s restroom?”

His eyes narrowed. “Are we dealing with sexual harassment here -or attempted rape?”

Levi’s face drained of color. “No! No, it wasn’t rape-I swear! I didn’t touch her! The drugs weren’t mine!”

The officer gave him a hard look. “What a coincidence, huh? No explanation? Then you’re not going anywhere.”

A little pressure-and Levi cracked.

wasn’t me! I swear! It was my aunt,

take it that far!”

being recorded. The surveillance camera blinked silently

didn’t know that on the other

Lucien was watching.

his gaze locked

Vincent Wahlberg-Deputy Chief of Police-cleared his throat, trying to keep his

assured. The suspect has confessed. He conspired to drug the victim and intended to harass her-maybe worse. He’s going to face

thoroughly, Chief Wahlberg. I don’t want anyone

Absolutely,” Vincent said

word, Lucien turned and walked out, his

the sweat from his brow. He hadn’t expected a case

the timing couldn’t have been worse. Someone from the Martins family had

But now?

his wife and told

way in hell was he gambling his career

*****

got home and heard that Sally had been taken away by the police,

to save Mom!” Kimberly

arm.

scowled. “Save her? She’s always pulling stupid stunts. If this gets out, our company’s going

don’t you talk to Kaia? She’s the one who called the cops. Levi got arrested because of

with the crying.” Tobias waved her off.

the full story—they’d tried bribing Vincent, but all the

Tobias’s heart sank.

the

No favors. No shortcuts.

Kaia a message. This time, the tone was very

and daughter. Don’t do anything rash. We can figure this

the message… and powered

Yeah. It is time.

*****

down his glass, “Lucien, seriously -what’s the deal? You