Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 23 All be honest tonight

Kaia followed, closing the door behind her, trying to stay upbeat. “What's up, Jude? The meeting didn’t go well?”

Jude nodded. “Yeah. | caught Miles sitting in their lobby when | was leaving.”

Kaia’s face darkened. “Seriously? Is Mr. Lambert trying to swoop in at the last second?”

Jude lifted a brow and scoffed, “Let him try.”

The contract he was sure about yesterday? Suddenly, Julian was dragging his feet, claiming he couldn’t decide

on his own.

“Anybody can get this contract except Miles.”

Jude and Miles had been rivals at the firm forever, always fighting for clients.

Kaia gave him a confident smile. “Jude, you've got more experience than Mr. Lambert, and if the Graves Group

picks Vanguard Law Firm, they pick you, the best. | really believe that.”

“Okay, I'll swing by Graves Group again in a few days. Let’s get back to work.”

The rest of the afternoon flew by. Kaia glanced at the clock,

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shocked to see she was already ten minutes late.

She'd promised Joanne she’d show up tonight, no matter what.

She figured it was finally tto tell the Graves family about breaking off the engagement, too.

With the wedding coming up, dragging it out any longer would only make things messier.

Alden stood in the foyer with a stone-cold face, glancing at the front gate every few seconds.

“Mr. Alden Graves, are you waiting for someone?” one of the staff asked.

Alden just shook his head, ignoring them, leaving the housekeepers confused.

If he isn’t waiting, why is he glued to the front door?

What nobody knew was, ever since Kaia blocked him yesterday, Alden had been in a foul mood.

When Kaia’s red car finally pulled up to the Graves Manor, Alden shot up from his seat.

Then he realized he looked too excited and turned an

i,

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walking inside all slow and awkward.

Alden nearly reached the door before glancing back, his patience gone. “Where is she?”

A staff member piped up. “Mr. Alden Graves, are you waiting for Ms. Domont? She went back to her car for

something.”

Alden shot them a sharp look. “Who said I'm waiting for her?”

He stomped into the entryway, still sulking.

The staff just shook their head and walked away, a little helpless.

As soon as Kaia walked in, Joanne greeted her with a bright, over-eager smile.

“Kaia, there you are! Finally.”

Then, Joanne pulled her into a cozy seat, her fake warmth making Kaia’s skin crawl.

Sure, Joanne had always been polite before, but never this over-the-top.

Allen heard her voice from the study and strolled downstairs.

“Well, well, Kaia, just off work? Busy week, huh? You look

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thinner again.”

Kaia shifted under the sudden attention. “Yeah, work's been kind of hectic lately, but I'm managing.”

“That's our girl. Always on top of things. How's your neck? That burn healed up yet?”

Kaia blinked.

How the hell do they even know about that?

She reached up, brushing her fingers over the spot without thinking.

“It’s fine now, really. Doesn't hurt at all.”

Allen shot his grandson a glare, visibly annoyed.

“Alden, don’t just stand there like a post. Get over here and apologize to Kaia.”

Kaia arched a brow as Alden dragged his feet over, clearly unwilling.

She gave a breezy smile. “It’s fine, Sir Graves. It wasn’t even his fault.”

She didn’t need a half-hearted apology, especially one forced

out,

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“He still needs to apologize,” Joanne jumped in. “He’s careless, but he cares about you. Kaia, don’t be mad at

him, alright?”

Alden let out a long sigh, eyes glued to the floor. “Sorry.”

“Say it like you mean it!” Allen snapped.

Alden clenched his jaw and raised his voice.

“I'm sorry.

| didn’t know you got burned.”

Kaia scoffed silently.

If he really cared, | wouldn't have been second to his precious sister.

Lucien lounged back, legs crossed, coolly watching.

“Alden, you forgot someone.”

Alden’s brows knit together.

“Uncle Lucien, Luna had nothing to do with it. She didn’t know Kimberly would flip out like that.”

Lucien’s eyes narrowed.

“Really? Then maybe Luna can explain what she was doing with Kaia that day.”

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Luna’s face turned ghost white. She bit her lip. “L..."

“That's enough!” Allen slammed his cane against the floor. “Alden, zip it!”

Then he turned his gaze on Luna, cold and sharp.

“Luna, apologize.”

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Kaia gave a cool little smile. “I heard you.”

Luna’s eyes lit up a little. “You're so kind, Kaia. | knew you'd forgive me.”

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Alden’s heart dropped into his stomach.

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She wouldn't... She couldn't...

Is she really going to say she’s ending the engagement?