Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 164

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.

fingers at the bartender. “Get my girl

up!” the bartender

hands quickly. “No way, I

tolerance–one drink, even something mild, and

didn’t press. “Fine. Then make it a glass of fresh

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beside her.

out a long

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entertainment, but I love it. The lights, the stage… the thrill of performing.

didn’t even want me

and goes on a blind

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

Not in this lifetime. I’m not even that upset

apart lately, I had this huge variety

we hadn’t signed the contract, I’d

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I’ll just

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

a signed contract, Kayla’s hands were tied. She could try to fight it, but going

kind of variety show was it? Can you

it would feature mentors and contestants going through

moment Kayla mentioned it, Kaia’s

her about that

a message: [Hey, do you know who the confirmed guests are for that

later, Jude replied with

top, she instantly understood

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wasn’t just industry politics–it

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

composed, Lucien quietly got out and

backseat for

Kaia remembered Kayla’s

Kayla. You’ll be home soon,” she murmured,

in the rearview mirror, frowning slightly as he watched

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