Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

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Oh crap…

A sinking feeling crept in, and Kaia couldn’t shake the thought that this Mr. Marsh everyone kept talking about might be the same guy Jude had wanted to set her up with.

Jasper laughed. “With how busy he is every day, of course, he’s still single.” Then, all of a sudden, he turned to Kaia and asked, “What about you, Ms. Domont? Got a boyfriend?”

Kaia forced a crooked smile, trying to play it cool while her brain scrambled for an answer. Part of her wanted to blurt out that she had a husband, not a boyfriend.

But Jude cut in before she could speak, chucking, “Nope. She just broke up with some jerk.”

Part of her wanted to blurt out that she had a husband, not a boyfriend.

Jude shot a look at the person who asked and made a face. “Let’s not get into that.”

Some people were already catching on to why he had brought his apprentice to the gathering. No one said anything, but the shift in their expressions said it all. They were eyeing Kaia differently now, with a quiet sense of curiosity.

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As the conversation went on, the door to the private room opened, and a man with sharp features stepped in. “Sorry, I’m late.”

He wore silver-rimmed glasses and a crisp white shirt, his presence clean and composed. This was none other than the prosecutor they had just been talking about-Gilbert Marsh.

Gilbert offered the group a polite smile, but when his eyes landed on Kaia, he paused slightly, clearly surprised to see an unfamiliar face at the table.

here,” Jasper called out, gesturing to

flicker of awkwardness. She couldn’t help but think she really shouldn’t

seat as if he belonged there. “Mr. Halston, is this the impressive Ms.

before?”

gave a polite nod. “Nice to meet you, Mr. Marsh. I’m Kaia Domont, but

from ear to ear. “You’ve got a

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be able to resist his apprentice’s charm. The real question now

by Kaia. Her beauty was undeniable, and it was only natural to be

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saw that Lucien had shown up alone. He had genuinely worried

a questioning look, Lucien asked, “How come we didn’t pick

“Calvin’s dad set him up with a blind date. They’re in the private room next door. He told us to stop by later, say hi, and then help get him out

dry laugh. “That doesn’t really

replied, “It’d be awkward if I went. But you’re in the same generation as his dad, so

loop.

shade, really. You’ve just got a higher rank on the family tree, that’s all. Anyway, where is

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my wife? Besides, her company is doing a

that, he lifted his wrist to check the time, his eyes lingering on the watch. “So, when exactly

another ten minutes. That

next room, Lucien noticed an open door across the hall. Through it, he glimpsed a

this is what she meant by

saw Lucien suddenly freeze, he followed Lucien’s gaze