Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Whimney saiffled, glancing at Klein’s serious face, and suddenly could’s burly live wine v bangju

I’m not crying because of you,” she explained.

Klein was already feeling upset, and now, he felt even worse after hearing that

He just pressed his lips and said, “Good. Then who made you cry?”

Klein narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flickering in them. ‘Did someone puas you wound we nerve? Tell me the name. I’ll deal with them myself!

Whitney felt a lot of the tension in her chest case after letting herself cry for a bat

She took his handkerchief, a little embarrassed, and wiped her tears. “No need, Unde Kain I dready handed x aver

Worried he wouldn’t believe her, she repeated, “I really did take care of it myself”

Seeing she wasn’t going to say more, Klein didn’t push her. “Well, do you want me to tell Care??

Whitney’s smile faded instantly, “No need, Uncle Klein, He’s probably busy. Let’s not bother him

Klein gave her a long, searching look, but didn’t say anything else,

**At the hospital, the doctor cleaned up her burn and put on some ointment,

“Good news, no blisters. Just keep the area dry for the next few days, and put this cream on three times a day. The redne should be gone by tomorrow,” the doctor said,

Whitney picked up the ointment and thanked the doctor. Then, Klein took her home.

Klein parked downstairs, watching as Whitney disappeared into the building. Only then did he pull out a cigarette.

“Boss, are we heading to the office now?” Marco Todd, the driver, asked from the driver’s seat.

Marco had been driving for Klein since he was just a teenager, and now, Klein was well into his thirties.

All these years, Marco had never seen Klein this nervous about anyone,

What really shocked him was that Whitney was Carter’s fiancée,

Klein blew out his last smoke ring, his eyes shadowed and hiding something Marco couldn’t read.

“Marco, keep quiet about this,” Klein said, his tone was final.

Marco had been Klein’s guy for years, so he understood instantly. “Yes, Boss”

Still, Marco couldn’t help but feel a surge of surprise. He thought, ‘Something big’s brewing.

Klein coldly ordered the person on the other end of the line, “Check the security cameras at the coffee shop downstairs at Skyline Tower around 1:30 PM. Get me everything you find within an hour”

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Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Whitney sniffled, glancing at Klein’s serious face, and suddenly couldn’t help but want to laugh.

1–I’m not crying because of you,” she explained.

Klein was already feeling upset, and now, he felt even worse after hearing that.

He just pressed his lips and said, “Good. Then who made you cry?”

Klein narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flickering in them. “Did someone push you around just now? Who’s got the nerve? Tell me the name. I’ll deal with them myself.”

Whitney felt a lot of the tension in her chest ease after letting herself cry for a bit.

She took his handkerchief, a little embarrassed, and wiped her tears. “No need, Uncle Klein. I already handled it myself.”

Worried he wouldn’t believe her, she repeated, “I really did take care of it myself.”

Seeing she wasn’t going to say more, Klein didn’t push her. “Well, do you want me to tell Carter?”

Whitney’s smile faded instantly. “No need, Uncle Klein. He’s probably busy. Let’s not bother him.”

Klein gave her a long, searching look, but didn’t say anything else.

*

**At the hospital, the doctor cleaned up her burn and put on some ointment.

“Good news, no blisters. Just keep the area dry for the next few days, and put this cream on three times a day. The redness should be gone by tomorrow,” the doctor said.

Whitney picked up the ointment and thanked the doctor. Then, Klein took her home.

Klein parked downstairs, watching as Whitney disappeared into the building. Only then did he pull out a cigarette.

“Boss, are we heading to the office now?” Marco Todd, the driver, asked from the driver’s seat.

Marco had been driving for Klein since he was just a teenager, and now, Klein was well into his thirties.

All these years, Marco had never seen Klein this nervous about anyone.

What really shocked him was that Whitney was Carter’s fiancée.

Klein blew out his last smoke ring, his eyes shadowed and hiding something Marco couldn’t read.

“Marco, keep quiet about this,” Klein said, his tone was final.

Marco had been Klein’s guy for years, so he understood instantly. “Yes, Boss.”

Still, Marco couldn’t help but feel a surge of surprise. He thought, ‘Something big’s brewing.

Klein coldly ordered the person on the other end of the line, “Check the security cameras at the coffee shop downstairs at Skyline Tower around 1:30 PM. Get me everything you find within an hour.”

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“Hey, I’m not trying to rush you or anything. Your ex is out of the picture, right? I’ve already set aside your wedding gift. I finally going to get to use it next year?

atury gave a silent laugh. “Boss, you know we can’t force this kind of thing. I’ll try, but no promises?

“Alright” Ivan said, tossing her a stack of documents. “By the way, ever heard of Klein Harris?”

Whitney’s heart skipped a beat

She took the documents without batting an eye, flipped to the first page, and was greeted by a photo of Klein’s cold face

The Ele read: [Klein Harris, 33 years old. He’s the one who really runs the show at Harris Group. He spent years abroad expar ding their overseas business, and just got back a few days ago. He’s planning to focus on the domestic market now.}

“Any thoughts, Boss?” Whitney asked.

Ivan drummed his fingers on the desk. “He’s only been back a few days, but I heard Harris Group is about to acquire NextSphere Electronics. If we can snag the merger contract, we’ll finally get our foot in the door with the Harris family.” Whitney wasn’t too hopeful. “Boss, Harris Group is a top–tier powerhouse. They’ve got an elite legal team, and they’ve always partnered with Lund & Hunt”

Ivan gave her a sly smile. “Nothing’s set in stone. Word is, the first thing Klein Harris did after coming back was to switch up

their law firm.

“Whitney, if we land this deal with Harris Group, your shot at becoming a non–equity partner next year is basically guaranteed,”

Whitney’s heart thumped at the thought. Sure, she wouldn’t get a cut of the profits as a non–equity partner, but her salary would be at least twice what it is now.

With that kind of money, paying for her grandma’s nursing home wouldn’t be a problem anymore.

“I’ve set up a business dinner with someone from the Harris Group tomorrow. You’re coming with me, Ivan said. Whitney felt a surge of excitement. “Got it, I’ll look into everything Harris Group is working on. I’ll head out now, Boss.”

Ivan watched Whitney leave and smiled to himself.

He’d always valued Whitney because, unlike most people her age, she had a stubborn refusal to give up:

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Whitney had just sat down at her desk when her phone lit up with a call from Carter,

The first time, she declined the call without a second thought.

The second time, Carter went straight through the front desk to reach her.

Barely holding back her irritation, Whitney finally picked up the phone. “Hello, Mr. Harris. Is there something I can help with?”

Hearing that she called him “Mr. Harris“, Carter felt another fit of irritation in his heart.

“Whitney, come to my office now,” Carter said, his voice cold and commanding.

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