The Rejected Luna (Avery and Kaden) novel Chapter 156

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1 wasn’t the weak Zephyra from before, I could protect myself.

My maternal grandfather’s family was wealthy, but they were also cold and calculating. I didn’t like them. Uncle Julian was estranged from them, living in near poverty. If he tried to take me back, he would have to beg my grandfather for help. I couldn’t predict how that would go. They might just throw us both out. I wouldn’t let him sacrifice his pride for me

Besides, I couldn’t leave. I had to wait for Steven to come back so we could get divorced

Horace looked at Julian, his handsome face serious, and added his own gentle persuasion.

“Uncle Julian, you need to focus on getting better. The Lancasters aren’t going anywhere. Once you’ve recovered, you can settle the score. In the meantime, I’ll protect Zephyra.”

Julian looked at Horace, his gaze steady, then reached out and gripped his wrist. “You’re a good kid.”

A warm smile spread across Horace’s face. “Thank you for the compliment.”

I quickly chimed in with a grin. “Of course he is! Horace is the best. Uncle Julian, let’s not be angry anymore. How about a nice dinner tonight?”

Uncle Julian agreed, his voice full of affection. “Whatever you want. Order all your

But in the periphery, I saw a flash of grim determination in his dark eyes.

I went back to work. Steven didn’t call or text.

favorites.”

Myron was still looking for a surgeon for me, but without much luck. The best ones had waiting lists that stretched into June of next year–a ten–month wait.

He ran a hand through his hair in frustration, his handsome face a picture of defeat.

“My connections aren’t as good as Steven’s. If he made a call, he could get you an appointment in ten days, never mind ten months.”

I didn’t want Steven’s help. Money was one thing, but favors were another. I’d rather owe Myron than Steven.

Besides, I wouldn’t have the million dollars for the surgery until after the divorce.

I patted his shoulder with a small smile.

“Don’t worry about it. Just keep looking. As long as we find someone within the month, it’s fine. There’s no rush.”

“Alright.” Myron’s eyes twinkled with gossip as he asked about my trip, probing to see if my relationship with Steven had improved. He gestured to the fading bite mark on my neck and gave me a suggestive wink.

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Chapter 156

“I thought Steven was inexperienced, but it looks like he’s a wild one.”

1… I couldn’t keep up with the mind of a playboy.

I gave him a tight–lipped smile and ran a hand through my long, curly hair.

“You’re useless at the important stuff, but an expert at gossip. Mr. Taylor, you should really get back to work. And approve my paid leave for the business trip. Less fantasizing, more working.”

I turned and walked out, ignoring his crestfallen expression.

The next two days passed in a surprising calm. Even Mary was quiet.

By my calculations, Steven shouldn’t have been back for at least another week, but he was.

He still hadn’t contacted me. I found out from Myron. The deal between Aether Studio and Lucid Works was officially dead. Steven had sent both the designer and the project director to jail on charges of attempted rape and assault.

So that’s why he had stayed behind. A true tyrant, protecting his “woman.”

I waited a day, figuring he needed to recover from jet lag. I knew forcing him to go to the registrar’s office immediately would just put him in a bad mood. But when the second day passed with no word, I couldn’t wait any longer.

I called him, but he didn’t answer. I called Gordon, but he didn’t answer either.

During my lunch break, I printed out three copies of the divorce agreement and went to Steven’s office. I ran into Gordon at the entrance.

He looked surprised and cautious. “Ma’am, what are you doing here?”

I frowned at him. “I called you, but you didn’t pick up. Where’s Steven?”

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