Stand Me Up? I'll Marry His Billionaire Uncle novel Chapter 44

Magnus finally relaxed a little after getting his son's promise.

He figured he'd better go meet the in-laws tomorrow after all—if something went wrong on the wedding day, it would be a mess.

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Sunny's car was parked on the side of the road. She was half-heartedly humming along to the radio when she caught sight of a familiar license plate: NY88888.

Her eyes lit up. She hopped out and waved at the man inside the car.

Stellan's car had pulled up just ahead of hers.

"Uncle Stellan!" Sunny called, her voice rising with genuine delight.

Stellan couldn't help but smile inwardly. Just a short while ago, she'd been dodging him at every turn—and now she was the one coming to find him?

His expression remained calm. He lowered his window and motioned for her to get in.

Sunny had wanted to chat with him outside. The cramped space of the car always made her feel a bit awkward. But they were so close to the Lawson Estate—if anyone saw the two of them talking on the street, it would only spark more rumors.

Stellan's mood seemed light, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Were you waiting just for me?"

...

"Uncle Stellan, I wanted to talk to you about the Summit Legal contract and your firm's representation," Sunny said as soon as she got in.

At her words, Stellan's eyes narrowed slightly. "So that's why you waited for me tonight?"

"Yeah, Uncle Stellan. I'm not asking you to pull any strings for me—I just hope you'll give Wyatt a fair shot."

"Oh? From the way you say that, is someone being unfair to him now?"

Sunny faltered; maybe she'd come on a little too strong.

"No, it's not like that."

She struggled to explain the mess with Attorney Glenn and Lawyer Lewis. "Uncle Stellan, don't get the wrong idea…"

"What are you staring at, Chloe?"

Startled by her friend's voice, Chloe hurried over. For a moment, that silhouette had looked just like her sister.

"Chloe, your burn is healing so slowly—your arm's still red."

Chloe gritted her teeth. "All her fault! That woman's absolutely crazy."

Her friends giggled. "Chloe, is your stepsister really marrying into the Lawson family? If she does, who knows how she'll bully you in the future."

Chloe's gaze darkened.

Exactly.

Sunny was already acting high and mighty even before the wedding. After the ceremony, she'd probably think she owned the place.

Chloe gave a cold little laugh. "We'll see if she actually gets to marry in."