Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 77 Why did you just give in to her like that?

“Ms. Domont, we got the results from yesterday’s lawsuit. The court ruled in our favor. We don’t have to pay that outstanding amount. Here’s the judgment.”

Kaia took the court documents and flipped to the final page. Everything was exactly as she’d expected, though she could tell Megan was lying about the timing. This judgment definitely hadn’t come down yesterday.

“Thanks, Ms. Reeves.”

Megan had learned about Lucy’s termination and finally realized she’d picked the wrong person to mess with. She’d initially planned to make things difficult for Kaia to curry favor with the Graves Group. Still, now she knew Kaia had far more powerful backing.

With Julian behind her, they weren’t stupid enough to cross Kaia again.

“Ms. Domont, I’ve made reservations at a fancy restaurant for lunch. Would you like to join me?”

Kaia smiled politely but declined. “I appreciate the offer, Ms. Reeves, but I must return to the firm. Thanks anyway.”

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The smile froze on Megan’s face.

As someone conducting due diligence, having lunch with them wouldn’t be appropriate. Besides, after yesterday’s condescending attitude, Kaia couldn’t muster much warmth toward Megan.

She could fake pleasantries for a few minutes, but putting on an act through an entire meal would be asking too much.

Kaia spent the entire afternoon compiling a detailed due diligence report on Ease Electronics and sending it to Jude. She stretched her arms and realized it was already six o’clock.

She gathered her things, ready to head home when she noticed Alyssa had sent her a location pin. Moments later, her phone

rang.

“Kaia, get over here and help me pick some clothes! I’m flying to Paris tomorrow for a fashion show.”

Kaia couldn’t help but envy Alyssa’s lifestyle. “Off hunting for inspiration again?”

fashion designer who ran her studio on a whim. Some months, she’d release one collection; other times, she’d go months without creating

why she constantly jetted around the world, chasing creative sparks wherever they

Alyssa’s carefree, spontaneous life. In contrast, Alyssa envied Kaia’s clear sense of purpose and

complete opposites, these two women had become

an upscale boutique, Alyssa looked up and spotted Kaia.

“See anything you

her head. “Not

“Is this all

tomorrow. Should we send them to Graves Manor

member, Alyssa typically had new pieces delivered to the manor for her

her head. “No thanks, I’m

3/7

anything catches your eye?” She had noticed that

Lucien for the

gorgeous purple gown is over there.

good eye and led her toward

closely, she glanced up and caught sight

well-what a small

let a barely perceptible smile curve her lips. “Alden,

store.”

He locked his screen and smiled warmly, “Sure, let’s go

to try something on?” Alyssa was equally

speaking, Luna

toward them

surprise seeing you here.”

and quietly

queen is precisely what I

went rigid, his gaze locked intensely on the

natural flush in her cheeks. She rarely chose such feminine, soft colors, and the sight