Nine months too late: After divorce

Sylvie's heart stopped beating for some seconds. She stared blankly at the man, her head trying to process the information.

"Take care of yourself, Another said with a smile, snapping Syivic back to reality,

Ul. Of course, of course." She cleared the lump in her throat, rising to her feet.

Her hands shook lightly as she took her bag.

"Thank you so much for the consideration, she dipped her head once more before walking out..

She took a very deep breath, her hand going over to her chest. Kage was the reason they considered her? Now, why in God's name would he do that?

"Two days ago, three trucks conveying some building materials to our site was attacked, and the goods taken. While the cost is something I can of course, get with a snap of my fingers, I'm a man who hates it when people messes with me," Kage said to the thirty- four members of the One Trillion Group gathered in the conference room,

The meeting was scheduled to happen the previous day, but Sylvie's house being burnt affected or from happening, which was why it had to be shifted.

"That is nonsense!" One of the members Paul fumed. "We must involve the police. The culprits needs to be caught."

I already got the police involved, and an investigation is ongoing, but for the culprits... Kage shifted his gaze to Westley who had been staring at him the whole time. "I think 1 know who it is."

"You do?" Another member - Cecily expressed her surprise. "Well, who's it?"

Kage was silent for some seconds before letting out, "It's Westley."

Gasps and murmurs rippled through the room. The people looked at each other and at Westley with so much disbelief.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

"Westley, is this true? Why would you even do such a thing? Someone asked.

's unbelievable. This projects

is meant for us all of us. Why would you want to jeopardize it?"

They kept throwing questions at him. Westley remained silent. When their voices were begining to die down, that was when he spoke up.

"Mr. Hawkins, do you have any evidence to back these claims? Because I could sue you right now for defamation of character." "Oh. I dare you. I'd very much love to take this to court, because then, I'd be certain you'll be thrown in jail."

Westley smiled before looking at the rest of the members. "I didn't do it. Like you all said, this project is meant for all of us. Why would I want to stall it?"

"I don't know, maybe because you still mad over the land, a land you'll never get. Kage addressed the members. "A week ago, Westley here took

some reports to the local government, trying to make them not to sign off the building permit. If it wasn't for my intervention, the building permit would've stayed rejected."

The members expressed their shock.

"And you think I was behind that because..Westley spoke up.

"Because you're a jealous asshole who doesn't know when he's lost."

His words got Westley at the wrong spot, but he wasn't going to show that.

Kage leaned forward on the table. He wished it could be easy kicking Westley out, but that wasn't how the group worked. When his great grandfather had found the group, he came up with some stupid rules that was hard to change now. Without concrete evidence of a m "I called for this meeting because I want you all to know what Westley has been doing. I know I don't have concrete evidence

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Tat Kage was already on his feet. This meeting is over."

He walked away, leaving whispers in his wake.

Once he was in his car, he placed a call.

"Yes. Be it now," he spoke into the phone.

He tossed the phone aside, then ordered his driver to hit the tal

Westley didn't know it yet, but he'd stepped on a bad toe.

Sylvie's phone wouldn't stop ringing. Her father had been calling endlessly, sending numerous texts as regards to why hadn't given in to Kage's demands yet. He didn't even know what demands were, but he knew that since Kage was refusing to sign the deal yet, it only m Sylvie was a little upset that her father didn't care what Kage's demands were but was only concerned about the deal. What if Kage was asking her to kill herself?

However, the other part of her understood him. The man was aging and wanted to achieve certain things before it was to late. It was unfortunate that Sylvie was always the sacrificial lamb

There was also a part of her that was a little surprised that Kage had helped her with the Oak Investors. So, Kage Hawkins knew how to help?

Westley was in his office when his secretary came in, looking displeased

"Um... Tm afraid I have had news, sir, her gaze was lowered,

Westley didn't like the suspense. "Get it out already. What is it?"

"It's... Olivia Carter and Donald Thompson. They've withdrawn from the company."

It took Westley some seconds to process the words, and when he did, it sounded like a joke.

"What're to talking about?" He scoffed. "It's impossible for them to pull out. Those are our top partners."

And somewhat friends ton. They've become business friends from working for a long time. How could they possibly pull out?

"Is this a prank, Eamily?" He asked when his secretary remained silent. He had no idea she was actually quiet out of fear.

"I'd never do such a thing, sir. Fin as shocked as you are. But they said they're moving on to a new entertainment group. just got off the phone with when. I tried to convince them to, at least, have a meeting with you, but they wouldn't listen. It's strange, I must say." Westley's hand was clutching his pen so tight, it'll have snapped into two if it wasn't so strong. This was crazy. Olivia and Donald were one of his top partners, Them leaving his company was insane,

"I'll reach out to them, he waved a dismissive hand at her. "Something must be wrong

She dipped her head and exited the office.

It was only minutes when she rushed back in. Westley was still trying to get around the news, yet she came with another. "Surf Taylor and Collins just pulled out as well! L... I just got an email from their assistants, they wouldn't even take my calls She thed out in panic.

Now, this wasn't good. Westley sprang to his feet. "What the hell are you taking about"

11 don't even understand. It's not as if anything's wrong with the company. I don't understand why there all pulling out!*

Westley's hand trembled in anger as he hunched over the table.

Who the hell is messing with me?" He growled.

He grabbed his phone and car keys.

"Sir, are you going out?" His secretary asked, but he ignored her as he stormed out of the office.