Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

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

right up!” the

quickly. “No way, I can’t drink. Just water for

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

disappointed but didn’t press. “Fine. Then make it

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her. “Alright, what’s

out a

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a slump. My family never supported me going into entertainment, but I love it. The lights, the stage… the thrill of performing. I didn’t care if

by much. And he’s so jealous–he didn’t even want me doing romance dramas. Like, come on, who even kisses for real these

goes on a blind

around her. “Forget him, okay? He’s in the past. You deserve

her head. “Yeah, right. Not in this lifetime. I’m not even that upset about

variety show

contract, I’d

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I’ll just end up blacklisted. That’s how

Maybe I’m just not cut out for this

understood immediately–despite having a signed contract, Kayla’s hands were tied. She could try to fight it, but going against the investors would only make things worse. Without strong backing, entertainers like Kayla were always walking

of variety show was it? Can you tell me?” Kaia asked

“Some job–hunting show. They said it would feature mentors and contestants going

mentioned it, Kaia’s mind

her about that

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

moments later, Jude replied with a

saw Luna’s name at the top, she instantly understood who

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industry politics–it was

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had had too much to drink by now, and Kaia had no choice but to ask Lucien

composed, Lucien quietly got out

backseat

Kaia remembered

soon,” she murmured, supporting her friend’s

in the rearview mirror, frowning slightly