Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 308 Epilogue: Echoes of a Crush II

Lucien couldn’t quite pin down what was swirling in his mind.

Sometimes, he’d catch Alden and Luna together, their

closeness striking him as something more than typical sibling affection.

When his father mentioned that Alden planned to formalize his engagement when he turned eighteen, a fierce urge to protest roared inside him.

But a quieter voice held him back.

He stayed silent, afraid that shattering the engagement would

crush her dream.

At twenty–four, Lucien grew quieter, his thoughts heavier, and his words fewer.

“Lucien, I can’t believe it’s only been two years since you returned, and you’ve already got the company’s old guard eating out of your hand,” his father remarked, a mix of pride and skepticism in his voice.

Lucien knew his father had reservations, but his priority was Winning his brother Zane over.

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“Zane, I’ll admit those veterans worked hard with Dad back in the day,” he said, his tone measured. “But you know how many cronies they’ve shoehorned into key positions.

“If we let those deadweight hires clog up the company, we’re not far from collapse.”

Zane, ever the loyal brother, trusted Lucien’s genius implicitly. “I know. If Dad gives you grief, I’ve got your back.”

Lucien’s lips curved into a rare, faint smile. “Thanks, Zane.”

Zane waved it off with a laugh. “Come on, brothers don’t do thank–yous.”

Lucien hesitated, then leaned in. “There’s one more thing, though.”

Zane blinked, curious. “Shoot.”

I know they’re siblings, but they’re not

brushing it off, “Oh, that? Luna had

fragile Luna is. She cried at the drop of a

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an eyebrow but

I’m heading

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don’t be upset. They didn’t take you on the trip? Screw it, let’s

my place. My grandpa adores you! He wouldn’t mind

steps faltered, his eyes narrowing as

a creep. He’d gone so far as to track down Kaia’s gaming profile, posing as a

night, he chain–smoked until

over and over that Kaia was

deep down, he couldn’t accept it. Alden didn’t

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became the happiest of Lucien’s

Allen, noticed

haven’t been to the office in a month,” Allen pointed out, concern creasing his

needed a break. Been

dragging Lucien to the

Allen stopped

at Kaia’s grayed–out gaming avatar, a hollow

The month was over,

He

Alden’s engagement is tomorrow.

his expression unreadable. “Yeah, Dad. Things are urgent over there. The sooner I go,

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voice heavy, “Alright. Just come back for Christmas, and

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