Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 164 You’re All Bad Guys

She blinked. “That’s different.”

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His lips curled into a playful smirk. “Mm–hmm. Still, two girls alone at a bar at night? Doesn’t sit right with me.”

Then, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, he added, “Tell you what—call me honey, and I’ll wait outside until you’re done.”

Kaia forced a smile. “That’s not really necessary… right?”

But when she saw Lucien’s expression darken, she immediately caved. “Alright, alright–honey, honey. Happy now?”

It wasn’t like saying it once was gonna kill her.

Lucien, clearly satisfied, leaned back with a grin. “Chris, take us to the pub.”

A short drive later, they pulled up outside.

Kaia opened the door but paused, glancing back. “Seriously, no need to wait for me. Just head back–I’ll grab a cab later.”

Not waiting for a reply, she hurried inside, worried Kayla might be in trouble.

Lucien let out a quiet chuckle, amused.

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Chris glanced at him through the rearview mirror. “Mr. Graves, should we head back?”

Lucien didn’t even look up as he opened his laptop. “No. We’ll

wait.”

Then, just like that, he dove into emails–efficient, composed, and completely unfazed by the fact that he was waiting outside a pub like a lovesick chauffeur.

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When Kaia rushed into the bar, she spotted Kayla chatting animatedly with the bartender.

“Kayla!” Kaia called out, giving her a light tap on the shoulder.

Kayla beamed and snapped her fingers at the bartender. “Get my

right up!”

I can’t drink. Just water for

always had a low tolerance–one drink, even something mild, and she’d be

looked a little disappointed but didn’t press. “Fine. Then make it a glass of fresh

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beside her. “Alright,

out a

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just in a slump. My family never supported me going into entertainment, but I love it. The lights, the stage… the thrill of performing.

up a bit. But not by much. And he’s so jealous–he didn’t even want me doing

he turns around and goes on a blind date

wrapped an arm around her. “Forget him, okay? He’s in the past.

lowered her head. “Yeah, right. Not in this lifetime.

this huge variety show lined up–like,

I’d get

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I make a fuss, I’ll just end up

just not cut out for this world. Lately… I’ve been

tied. She could try to fight it, but going against the investors would

show was it? Can you

show. They said it would feature mentors and contestants going through

it, Kaia’s

about

pulled out her phone and shot Jude a message: [Hey, do you know who the confirmed guests are for

Jude replied with a

at the top,

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industry politics–it was

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Kaia had no choice but

Lucien quietly got out and moved to the

seat, leaving the backseat for

Kaia remembered Kayla’s

You’ll be home soon,” she murmured, supporting

mirror, frowning slightly

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