Chapter 112 Move On

When Jude mentioned setting her up with someone, Kaia

quickly declined. “No thanks, Jude. I’m not in the mood for that right now.”

“Yeah, you’re right. Well, go take a trip and clear your head. Think of it as a vacation. Give me a month tops, and I’ll find a way to get you back here once this merger wraps up!”

Kaia just smiled, “Okay.”

Her eyes flickered with something Jude couldn’t read. She wouldn’t need a month–she’d be back much sooner than that.

Kaia didn’t have any other cases pending review, just the Graves Group merger. She handed off all her materials for that case to Warren, then headed home.

Lucien happened to be traveling for business and would be out of the country for a week.

Kaia knew the vi’s security code, so she contacted Jason and went to add some personal touches to the ce.

When she finished, the previously cold, sterile vi finally felt like someone actually lived there. Jason watched everything with a huge grin.

He knew Kaia was Lucien’s future wife–and the first woman

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bLucien /bhad ever brought home.

Hellb, /bshe was probably the first woman who’d ever been in Lucien’s life at all.

There had been times when Jason thought Lucien would end up alone forever. If Lydia were still alive, she would’ve been thrilled to see this.

After Kaia left, Jason snapped a photo of the newly decorated vi and sent it to Lucien.

Jason: [Mr. Graves, Ms. Domont just stopped by the vi and added some things.]

Lucien only saw this until three hourster.

The time difference between countries meant he was just waking up, getting ready to fly to the next city.

Lucien: [Did shee during the day?]

iIt /iisn’t ithe /iweekendi. /iiWhy /iiwould /ishee over iat /iiwork /iitime/i?

Jason: [Yes, Ms. Domont came during the day. She said she’ll drop by whenever she has free time these next few days.]

Lucien replied tly: [Next time shees, let me know.]

Being abroad, Lucien found himself missing her a bit…

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Julian felt bnervous /bbgetting /ba call from Lucien sote bat /bbnight/b, especially since Lucien was abroad.

“Good evening, Mr. Graves,” Julian said respectfully.

“Julian, how’s the acquisition going?b” /b

“Oh, it’s going well.” He was confused at first, then quickly figured out what Lucien really wanted to know.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Graves. Vanguard Law Firm is doing excellent work, and we’re coborating really well. Especially with Ms. Domont.”

Lucien clicked his tongue.

iI /iwasn’t iasking /iabout that.

But honestly, he felt much more at ease now.

“Hah, sorry, Mr. Graves.” Julian forced augh. “I got too chatty there. I thought you’d want aplete overview of our project progress. I’ll focus on the key points next time.”

Lucien cleared his throat. “Don’t worry about it. Stay chatty if

you want.”

Julian didn’t call him out on it. He knew he’d read Lucien’s

mind correctly. He was a man too, after all. Of course he

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understood.

Lucien was just too proud to admit it.

But Julian had no idea that because of this misunderstanding, he’d just missed a perfect chance to take credit for his work.

*****

Jimmy’s copyrightwsuit against Alfly Entertainment had been filed and was waiting for trial.

Meanwhile, Luna’s album sales were disappointing, and with all the online hate she was getting, she still didn’t dare open her

In her mind, she had Kaia to thank for all of this.

At least hearing that Kaia had been suspended gave her somefort. Andy had told her privately.

“Thanks, Andy.”

Andy felt a wave of sympathy as he listened to Luna’s soft voice. “Don’t worry, Ms. Thorne. Mr. Zane Graves has always been on your side. He really cares about you.”

Luna rolled her eyes. She could judge for herself whether Zane cared. If he really cared, he wouldn’t have told her to stay out of the entertainment industry.

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bShe /bloved Alden, but she didn’t want to be some delicate bflower /bhidden away at home. She wanted to be seen and appreciated bby /bmore people. And Zane had dismissed everything she wanted with one casualment.

Joanne smiled, “Luna, put your phone down. I will take you to try on wedding dresses.

“Are you still reading those onlinements? I don’t know why you’re putting yourself through this. Wouldn’t it be nice to just be a proper wife in the Graves family?”

They were keeping all these online rumors from Allen, otherwise he would give Luna another lecture.

“I’m not looking anymore. Mom, let’s go.” Luna had an idea forming.

*****

Three dayster, Kaia saw Luna’s wedding photos stered all over the inte.

The dress was the same one Kaia had worn for her own photos- almost identical. Clearly, Luna was showing off.

Kaia let out a mockingugh, then drove to the cemetery.

Time flew by, and the mourning period was finally over. She

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held yellow and white chrysanthemums, scattering the petals bin /bfront of ire’s headstone.

“Grandma, rest in peace. I will take good care of myself,” Kaia murmured. “Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.”

Kaia crouched down, speaking softly, “Grandma, I’m going to marry Lucien. Do you remember him?”

She smiled gently, “He visited you at the nursing home before you passed.

“He’s pretty good. And I could handle everything myself. You don’t need to worry about me anymore. This time, I’m really going to move on…”

Just then, Kaia’s phone buzzed in her bag. She wasn’t expecting this name to pop up. Lucien’s voice came through deep and smooth, sending shivers down her spine. “Hey, I’m back from my business trip. Are you at the cemetery?” he asked.

Speak iof /ithe idevil/i.

“Yeah, I’m here.”

“Good. I’ming up.”

Lucien’s casual words made Kaia’s heart flutter. “You came?” She bit her lip.

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“I’m right down here.” Larcien let out a softugh. “Kais, as your future husband, it’s not that surprising that I’de see Grandma.”

At that moment, Kaia felt like her world suddenly lit up.