Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

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“Mr. Graves?” Jude stood up right away, clearly surprised. “It’s not exactly a company outing, just a casual get-together with some peers.”

He turned to the group and chuckled, “You guys are in luck tonight. This is Mr. Lucien Graves, CEO of the Graves Group.” Then, he turned back around. “These are a few of my classmates. They’re all lawyers.”

Jasper and Patrick stood up as well. They had, of course, heard of the Graves Group. Though they’d seen Lucien’s distinctive sharp features and cold demeanor in photos and from afar, this was their first time encountering the man himself.

“Mr. Graves, it’s a pleasure,” Jasper said.

Patrick chimed in, “An honor to finally meet you, Mr. Graves.”

Kaia, on the other hand, froze in her seat. What is he doing here?

Lucien’s deep-set eyes swept across the group, pausing as if by chance. He raised a brow slightly, saying, “Hello. Well, is this gentleman also a lawyer, Mr. Halston?” He was pointing straight at Gilbert.

Gilbert, though young, instantly picked up on the undercurrent of hostility. Still, he stayed composed. “Pleasure to meet you,

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Mr. Graves. I’m Gilbert Marsh. Just a humble prosecutor.”

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His tone was polite, but there was a quiet edge to his words, something faint and hard to pin down. Maybe it came from his line of work, since he never seemed to care much for trust-fund kids and corporate heirs.

Gilbert had heard of the Graves Group and just assumed this man was the same CEO who was always trending online.

Lucien gave Gilbert a lingering look. “A prosecutor? Well now… that’s impressive for someone so young.”

He was complimenting Gilbert, technically, but his voice was anything but warm.

to meet his gaze head-on. In those deep, unreadable eyes, she

jumped in to smooth things over. “He really is impressive for his age. Are you

asked out of courtesy, never expecting Lucien to actually take a

her head, silently hoping he would turn

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hopes were dashed as Lucien responded, “It would be my

resignation and kept praying he would

around the table, about to offer Lucien the seat at the head,

thought, Lucien pointed and said, “No need for the fuss. I’ll just take your seat, Mr. Halston. Would you mind

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swallow me up. At least that would make things more interesting for

surprised again but forced a smile. “Alright then, Mr. Graves. Hope it’s not too

smile. “Not

immediately shifted from Gilbert to Lucien, who became the center of attention in an

stuck in the seat next to the spotlight. She kept her head down, quietly eating, hoping no

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into the background

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out of the spotlight, was

fish on her plate, he offered, “Want some more?” Without waiting for

even have to look up to feel the cold stare

alright, Kaia. I told you, just call me by my

gestured to the waiter. “Could we get a few more servings over here? I’m sure that’s better than passing food around from plate to

Lucien was subtly calling him out. Still, he forced a

piece of beef from the newly served servings and placed it on

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smirk. “Didn’t expect you to

the tone of his voice shifted in the next breath. “So,