Wedding My Ex's Uncle (Kaia and Alden) novel Chapter 190

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Chapter 190 Lucien Meeting Tobias

Kaia could still feel the sting of last night. She wanted to bite Lucien hard.

No one knew how much concealer she had layered on this morning just to cover the marks he left.

After last night’s so–called “reward“, she felt zero guilt about bossing him around today.

Kaia: [Pick me up. We’re visiting Domont Villa.]

Lucien glanced at the message and gave a faint laugh. His fingers moved swiftly over the screen.

Lucien: [Yes, Princess. I’ll be there in thirty minutes.]

Kaia didn’t bother picking up her car anymore. She grabbed a cab to the office, clocked in for formality’s sake, and then headed out. The timing worked out perfectly.

As she stepped out of the elevator, she ran straight into Ophelia.

“Well, well, Ms. Domont,” Ophelia said with a mocking smile. “Must be nice to be a lawyer who gets to leave on the dot every day like it’s some kind of fairy tale,”

Kaia rolled her eyes. “Smart people know how to manage their time. The slow ones just use overtime to pretend they’re

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hardworking. But don’t let me keep you. Enjoy your long night.”

Ophelia’s face turned a stunning shade of mottled rage, her fingers curling into themselves.

The elevator let out a beep. Someone inside snapped, “Are you coming or not? Don’t hold the doors.”

Ophelia stepped out awkwardly, nearly tripping, and then hurried after Kaia, unwilling to miss whatever was about to unfold.

Kaia looks far too eager for someone just heading home–she has to be meeting someone.

Ophelia was dying to see what kind of car Kaia’s husband drove. If he wasn’t here, what was she rushing off to?

Kaia had intentionally gone down early to avoid drawing attention—Lucien’s presence was always conspicuous. If anyone at the firm saw his car, she’d be fielding questions for days.

But when she reached the usual side entrance, Lucien’s familiar car wasn’t there. Instead, a sleek silver–gray sports car rolled up. The window slid down.

Lucien smiled and crooked his finger. “Over here, sweetheart.”

Kaia blinked. He brought out a different ride today?

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She hurried over, leaving only a blur of her back behind.

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Ophelia, watching from a distance, narrowed her eyes, trying to catch the logo on the car, but it was no use. The brand didn’t even look familiar.

She dismissed it almost immediately, assuming it was some no–name manufacturer. To her, it looked flashy on the surface but likely didn’t hold a candle to Miles‘ Mercedes.

What she didn’t realize was that the CCR Lucien drove belonged to a class of vehicles so far above Miles‘ that they didn’t even belong on the same page.

“New car?” Kaia asked as she buckled her seatbelt.

Lucien grinned. “Yours is in for maintenance. Mine too. Married life means we do everything together—even oil changes.”

Kaia stared at him. Lucien used to be cold and composed. Now, he was just a shameless flirt.

Since the wedding, she had learned that Lucien was nothing like the aloof, disciplined CEO she thought she married. He was dark, intense, and way too… enthusiastic every night.

Her illusion of a cool–headed husband had been completely shattered.

At the Domont Villa, Tobias had been buzzing with anticipation

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ever since Kaia confirmed they were coming.

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He rushed around barking orders to Sue. “Dinner has to be flawless. If anything goes wrong, you’re all fired!”

At exactly six–thirty, the doorbell rang.

Tobias opened the door and practically beamed. “Kaia, Lucien, you’re here!”

Kaia glanced at her father’s overly eager face and held back a smirk. He was all smiles and sweet talk, totally clueless that this whole show was set up just for him.

Lucien gave a polite nod. “Mr. Tobias Domont, this is a gift for you.”

He hadn’t come empty–handed. Even fake gestures had to be done properly.

Tobias barely registered what the gift was. Lucien could’ve shown up empty–handed and Tobias still would’ve rolled out the red carpet.

“Come in, come in! You didn’t need to bring anything. Next time, don’t be so formal.”

Lucien offered a half–smile and didn’t bother responding.

As soon as they sat down at the table, Tobias was already

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rubbing his hands and pouring wine.

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“Lucien, the wedding was heetic–I didn’t get the chance. to really talk to you. Kaia’s in your hands now. She’s a bit headstrong sometimes, but I hope you’ll be patient with her.”

He raised his glass and downed it in one go.

Lucien didn’t drink. Instead, he answered calmly, “I don’t agree with that. Kaia’s wonderful in every way. I’ve never seen her as headstrong. She’s just… impossibly charming.”

Kaia blinked.

And Tobias froze mid–pour.

Charming?

Was he talking about the same girl who once stormed in with a bucket of water to drench him and Sally in the middle of the night?

The same girl who refused to let him walk her down the aisle?

What part of that is charming?

Tobias forced a twitchy smile. “Right, right. As long as you think so, that’s all that matters.”

He poured himself another glass and downed it immediately,,

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After a beat, he softened his tone. “Lucien, when Kaia’s mother, Lillian, was still alive, I didn’t treat her as well as I should have. I was too focused on work. I didn’t spend enough time with her, and I didn’t take care of her the way she deserved.

“If she were here today, she’d be the happiest one to see Kaia get married.”

His eyes turned red, and he dabbed at them with a napkin.

Kaia sat back, unmoved.

Here we go. He’s warming up for the pitch.

Tobias let out a heavy sigh. “I just want Kaia to feel secure. But I’ve failed her. The company isn’t what it used to be. The shares I gave her they’re worth less by the day. I don’t even know if Domley Tech will survive this quarter…”

He sniffled. “Lucien, I’m sorry to unload this on you.”

Lucien watched him, amused. Then he gave a slow, thoughtful nod. “Is Domley Tech in that much trouble?”

Tobias sighed again, louder this time. “It’s a long story.”

Kaia added just enough fuel to the fire. “Babe, maybe you could help my dad out?”

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