Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 186

Chapter 186 Suicide Note

After Whitney returned, she was fortunate enough to take on a case about a share buyback dispute at a venture capit

center.

She went back and forth with the opposing lawyer for a week and managed to get her client exactly what they wanted She wrapped things up so fast that it never even went to trial.

Townsend thought Whitney’s year of hard work had really paid off, so he made a big deal out of it and threw her a hug celebration party.

Valerie leaned in and whispered to Whitney, “Whitney, why does Mr. Barton keep looking at you like he’s trying to butte up? Come on, do you have something on him or what?”

Whitney just shrugged, a little helpless. “Nope. Maybe he’s finally decided to clean up his act.”

Valerie shot her a suspicious look. ‘Does that even make sense?’ she wondered.

Whitney was stumped. ‘Should I just text Mr. Barton and tell him to chill out?’ she thought.

Whitney knew exactly why Townsend was acting so nice, and the two of them just kept it on the down-low, pretending nothing was up.

Ivan was all for it. After all, it meant he could give even more resources to his protégé Whitney.

But to people on the outside, it definitely got some eyebrows raised.

Someone couldn’t help but stir the pot. “Riley, have you noticed how all the men at our firm are falling over themselves Whitney? She’s got some serious charm.”

Riley just shot him a cold look. “Just the men? I’m a woman, and I like her too. People notice when someone’s talented That’s just how it is.”

The gossiper was left feeling deflated. ‘Wow, Riley really doesn’t care at all, he thought.

“Riley, aren’t you even a little jealous?” he pressed.

Riley just laughed. “Seriously? Would you ever get jealous of your own parents? Or your uncle and aunt? Or your cousin! That’s not how it works.”

Seeing his attempt to stir things up had totally flopped, the gossiper finally kept quiet.

After the dinner, Ivan slung an arm over Riley’s shoulder. “Thanks for handling that. Did someone try to stir the pot again “It’s fine. People just love to gossip,” Riley replied.

Whitney waved goodbye to them and then hopped into a black car.

Riley raised her eyebrows. “Your protégé’s got some serious connections.”

Ivan just smiled. “Yeah, that’s why so many people are jealous of her.”

Riley finally understood why Townsend was going out of his way to be so nice to Whitney.

*****

“Why didn’t you tell me you were picking me up today?” Whitney asked.

Whitney had driven herself to work. But whenever Klein came to get her, she’d end up catching a ride with him the next morning too.

“Isn’t it a husband’s job to pick up his wife after work?” Klein said with a grin

Whitney smiled.

She noticed a fancy shopping bag on the floor

“What’s this?” she asked.

Klein said casually, “It’s for you. See if you like it”

Whitney opened the bag and saw a pen that sparkled like it was made of stars

She was surprised. “Is this the Night’s Radiance?”

The Night’s Radiance was the holy grail of fountain pens

Studded with 1,919 black diamonds and 100 rubles and topped off with a nib of gleaming gold, it was pure luxury. Klein asked softly, “Do you like it?”

Successfully unlocked!

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Whitney saw her own initials engraved on the side of the cap, and her heart skipped a beat. “I love it!”

Who wouldn’t?

This pen was probably worth a fortune.

Whitney figured she’d be signing documents like she was handling a priceless artifact from now on. “Promotion gift, just a little late, I know,” Klein said.

He’d had it made a year ago. But when Whitney left for her studies abroad, he put the whole thing on ice.

As they stopped at a red light, Whitney leaned in and kissed his cheek. “Thank you, honey.”

Klein caught a glimpse of her lips and gave her a sly, teasing smile. “Thank me properly when we get home.”

5 ba

Whitney grinned, her voice playful. “Hey, honey, my study trip wasn’t for nothing, right? I really feel like I’ve improved a lo Klein’s eyes darkened and he swallowed. “Yeah.”

n the bedroom, the curtains swayed softly in the night breeze, setting a sultry mood.

Whitney wrapped her arms around Klein’s neck, while he cradled the back of her head, both of them lost in a passionate kiss.

Klein didn’t hold back, taking her with fierce determination.

Whitney was swept up in the moment, her heart racing.

Klein’s breath was hot and ragged against her ear, making her shiver.

Whitney tried to break free, but before she knew it, she was pulled into an even deeper vortex of passion.

n the next instant, she was swept away by a force even stronger, lost in the whirlwind.

Afterward, Whitney’s skin was covered in a fine sheen of sweat.

Klein held her close, refusing to let go. “You’ve indeed improved.”

He was answering her question from earlier in the car.

What?” Whitney’s mind was blank, her eyes unfocused.

I said you’ve improved,” Klein said, his voice slow and teasing. “Your stamina’s gotten a lot better.” Whitney, both embarrassed and annoyed, kicked out at him, but he caught her calf right away.

Klein gave a muffled laugh. “Why hit me when I’m just giving you a compliment?”

de grinned, “Why don’t we try again and see if you’ve really improved?”

Whitney was swept up in another round of passion, and they didn’t stop until dawn.

Afterward, Klein, still not the least bit tired, marked another circle on his desk calendar, with the very pen he’d given whitn

For once, it was the weekend, and Whitney actually slept in. She didn’t wake up until almost noon.

Klein had to head into the office today, so he was out the door by ten.

He left her a note before heading out.

Whitney dragged herself out of bed, feeling sore all over. ‘No matter how much progress I’ve made, there’s just no way I ca keep up with a man who never knows when to stop, she thought

Just as Whitney finished getting ready and sat down to eat, her phone rang It was Lena calling

‘Whit, where are you?”

Whitney was caught off guard. “I’m at home What’s going on?”

Lena sounded grim. “Tina jumped off a building”

Tina’s suicide caused a huge stir everywhere and blew up online.

All that hate and vicious trolling that had been flooding the internet just vanished overnight. The haters suddenly went quiet.

Her uncle William went off online, demanding justice for Tina and calling for the trolls to be punished.

Chapter 186 Suicide Note

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