Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 29

The moment Klein pushed open the door, all eyes turned to him. Ivan’s eyelids twitched hard when he saw the woman walking beside him.

‘Seriously? They look like a perfect match. Absolutely made for each other,’ Ivan wondered.

Calvin’s thoughts were no different. ‘See? I told you they were together. Look at Mr. Harris’s big smile. He has never been this pleasant or relaxed around any of us.

Klein took his time and sat down at the empty center seat. “Sorry to keep you waiting. I happened to see Ms. Moore outside, and it looked like she was on the phone with her boyfriend.”

instant, Whitney’s face turned scarlet. ‘Boyfriend? Why is he talking nonsense like that?‘ she

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startled, but then it clicked. ‘Ah, that explains it. So K.H is her ex–boyfriend,‘ he wondered.

chuckled mean

ter that brie

Klein lo

you

Harris is trying a little too hard to cover it up,‘ he thought.

lly began the contract signing.

and composed. “I heard there have been some internal disputes within ontract, I made sure to specify a clause.

this case can only be yours, Mr. Walton. Do you agree?”

in his excitement. This was Klein personally appointing him to lead the entire

e could interfere, even if they tried.

usual composure and co

agree.”

a brow slightly. “If there

vered his head and

watched him, th

outside just

ldn’t help

ought

or, he couldn’t hide the thrill spreading through him.

1. r. Walton, please go ahead and sign.”

name with swift strokes across the page.

ura he carried while working so different from the man

ce does he show in front of his girlfriend?‘

ared. ‘What am I doing, gossiping about an elder like that? How

catch her zoning out. The corners of his lips lifted with a subtle

ook, then sharply sucked in a breath. ‘See? Mr. Harris is definitely

ng, Calvin, ever the smooth operator, checked the time. “It’s eleven now, ris, I reserved a private room at the Royal Crest Club. Why don’t we go grab

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a casual bite?”

Klein nodded. “I’m free at noon. It depends on Ms. Moore’s and your schedule, Mr. Walton.”

Ivan responded quickly, “I’m free, but Ms. Moore has a court hearing at two–thirty.”

Calvin looked genuinely disappointed. “I see. Then, Mr. Walton, please join us for lunch.”

Klein glanced down at his phone casually. “Actually, I just remembered I have something to take care of at noon. Calvin, please host Mr. Walton well for me. I’ll head over first.”

Calvin froze for a moment. ‘I knew it. I was absolutely right about them, he wondered.

le gave Whitney a long, meaningful look, carefully memorizing her face and name.

Ivan sighed, clearly dis

Whitney smil

The m

Whitney, go ahead. You’ve got things to do.”

d herself.

the Harris Group building, she let out a long breath.

ng again. For a split second, she was nervous, but when she saw the caller ID, joy

ands at seven tonight. Baby, wil

scurved into a smile. “Really

My baby, aren’t you getting rriage certificate with Cart

second young lady of

ress.

her father had

me pick me up?” a voice sounded.

nally decided to come back?”

d of this month? Oh, and why haven’t you shown

like Emily, Lena was the genuine, born–and–bred

mained the most cherished granddaughter of the family

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onths

eclared she was going to heal her shattered heart by traveling

with her during those months, she never mentioned anything

Carter.

bond between us faded? I’m heartbroken,” Lena said dramatically.

You? Faded? Lena, you’re my best friend. I could grow distant from ou. And I’m not getting married anymore. Carter and I broke up.”

1. d. “Are you okay? Did

ing; Lena had

Te better not have.”

to Carter.

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Frankly, Lena never understood what was so great about Carter.

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Between supporting her brother and supporting her best friend, Lena had always chosen Whitney’s side.

She used to think, ‘Well, if Whitney loves him, then after she marries in, we’ll have fun together in the Harris home.’

And she certainly wouldn’t let her friend suffer there.

‘But now, just three months away and everything has changed?‘ she wondered.

Whitney’s smile faded. “No, I ended things. I’m just tired. I don’t want to keep chasing after him anymore.”

na hesitated. “But you two were about to get married.”

sn’t it better to regret before a wedding than after?” Whitney said calmly.

breakup it is then

in the world. Toss him out. Wait for me to get back. Tonight, I’m

g you out to see

Whitney just la

She grab

Fr

pick you up later tonight. Gotta run court hearing this afternoon.”

convenience store, then headed back to the firm.

bouncing. “Well? How did it go?”

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e moon.

e other hand, looked like

ile.” Whitney reminded t

rie weren’t braggy pe

Whitney left fo

he hearing

at Sam

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brewing.

hen Boss/gets back.”

unless provoked badly.

ed it without hesitation.

rget your gown fitting tomorrow.]

How many times do I have to explain before they finally accept I

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She immediately spotted Whitney waiting at the arrivals area.

Squealing, Lena ran over and threw her arms around her. “Whit, I missed you so much.”

Whitney patted her bare, freezing back. “Alright, I know you did. Did you just get back from abroad? It’s grade–five wind tonight, unless you want pneumonia, put this on.”

Lena cackled, snatching the coat from her, then planted a loud kiss on Whitney’s cheek. “My baby. Nobody cares about me as you do.”

Whitney wiped her cheek like it had been contaminated. “Alright, enough. Hungry? I brought the car. We can grab dinner.”

Lena slipped into the coat, eyes sparkling mischievously. “Dinner? No. We’re going somewhere better. I promised I’d show you the world, starting tonight.”

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ney found herself sitting in a deafening bar, music thumping through the floor.

toward a lineup of ridiculously good–looking male models. “Well? Baby? Do you like

ust stared.

ad always been the good girl. And once she grew up, her heart had revolved entirely around Carter.

But sitting here in a real–life bachelor show, picking out eye candy was a first for her.

“Lena, is this even appropriate?” Whitney murmured.

Lena dramatically waved

Whitney paused, a

Not into abs? Fine. What about that twenty–year–old on the far right?”

odded. “Alright, let’s go with him.”

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lounged on the sofa, absentmindedly swirling a glass of whiskey, gaze ling window overlooking the dance floor below.

ou look this preoccupied?” someone snorted.

man whose brain never stops spinning. Mr. Reed.”

muttered, staring down at his phone, and then cursed under his breath.

owly. “What is it?”

eeth. “Stop drinking. Lena is downstairs flirting with male models. And Carter’s fiancée is finished.”

kened. For a mor

ned, “You know

Who did you say?”

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marry Carter at the end of the month-”

The next second, Dustin looked up and realized Klein was no longer in front of him. Klein was already vaulting over the balcony railing, straight down to the first floor.

‘Holy,‘ Dustin wondered.

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