Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 63

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.

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“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!”

word was being recorded. The surveillance

didn’t know that on the other side of the

Lucien was watching.

gaze locked on the man in

Chief of Police-cleared his throat, trying

suspect has confessed. He conspired to drug the

sure this case is handled thoroughly, Chief Wahlberg. I don’t want anyone

Absolutely,”

turned and walked out, his polished

his brow. He hadn’t expected a case like

have been worse. Someone from the Martins family had already sent him

But now?

had already called his wife

in hell was he gambling his

*****

away by the police, the news hit him

got to save Mom!” Kimberly

arm.

stunts. If this

can’t just leave her like this! Why don’t you talk to Kaia? She’s the one who

with the crying.” Tobias waved her off. “I’ll make a

long to get the full story—they’d tried bribing

Tobias’s heart sank.

one thing: the police were following the

No favors. No shortcuts.

teeth, he picked up his phone and sent Kaia

Don’t do anything rash. We can figure this out.

message… and powered off

Yeah. It is time.

*****

-what’s the deal? You drag

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