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    Allen stayed quiet, ncing toward Zane. “What do you think?b” /b

    Zane hesitated, then spoke calmly but firmly. “That’s not happening, Joanne. If you don’t want the divorce, then we won’t divorce.

    “But stop causing trouble for them. If you keep pushing, I’ll have no choice but to end this.”

    He paused, his tone tightening.

    “You’ve been holding onto this resentment over Luna for years… but have you ever stopped to consider your own part in all this?

    “We raised her together. If she turned out ungrateful, that’s on both of us. I’m to me. But so are you. And so is Alden. You can’t dump all that anger on Kaia.”

    Zane’s voice softened slightly.

    “She’s pregnant now. For her sake–and yours–I’m keeping you two apart. If you lose your temper and pull something like Luna did, you’ll only end up hurting yourself.”

    Higwords hit Allen harder than expected.

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    He was tired of Joanne’s constant battles, the endless drama she stirred up.

    Across from them, Joanne sat frozen. Her lips trembled, tears sliding down her cheeks. “I’ve been part of the Graves family for years. Am I worth less than Kaia?”

    Allen let out a long, exhausted sigh. “Why are you evenparing yourselves? You’ve beenparing since day one.

    “And now look–our son’s living halfway across the world because he couldn’t take it anymore.”

    Joanne’s expression shifted. Regret mixed with something else -a strange, fragile kind of relief.

    Maybe… if the damage was already done, there was no point clinging to the wreckage. Staying would only mean dragging things out, making everyone miserable.

    Wordlessly, Joanne reached for the divorce papers in front of her.

    “Fine,” she said atst, voice cracking. “I’ll sign.”

    *****

    Alex suddenly announced a team dinner to celebrate the new

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    Kaia hadn’t nned to go, but since her assistant was one of the neers, she didn’t want to seem like she had a problem with him.

    So she texted Lucien.

    [Dinner with the firm tonight. I’ll be homete. Don’t worry, I won’t eat anything weird or touch alcohol.]

    She waited a bit, but when no reply came, she let it go.

    *****

    At the TV station, Lucien, sharp in his suit, was giving an interview to a new media outlet.

    It was his first interview in years, surprising even Frank, who couldn’t figure out why Lucien agreed to it.

    The reporter was thrilled. This was a rare exclusive with the Graves Group’s president.

    Nervous but excited, he wrapped up the interview without slipping up.

    Lucien wasn’t as cold as he’d expected, even shing a tight 44 pólíte smile now and then.

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    The reporter was over the moon.

    12 min left

    At the end of the interview, feeling a bit too bold, the reporter asked, “Mr. Graves, I hear Mrs. Graves is expecting. Are you hoping for a boy or a girl?”

    Lucien’s usual stern expression softened. “Either’s fine. But… my wife’s carrying twins.”

    The reporter chuckled, but then hesitated, sensing something

    shift.

    “Mr. Graves, you’re truly blessed. Most couples stress about a second child, but that’s probably not an issue for you. I heard Mrs. Graves is a bit younger–if it’s two boys or two girls, would you consider a third?”

    Lucien’s expression turned ice–cold in an instant.

    “What’s that supposed ito /imean?” His voice was dangerously quiet.

    “My wife isn’t some breeding machine. If it happens naturally, and we both want it, fine. But I won’t let her suffer just to satisfy anyone’s expectations.”

    The reporter shrank under Lucien’s re.

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    “Mr. Graves, you clearly adore Mrs. Graves. No wonder people say older men with younger wives tend to spoil them more…”

    And that did it.

    Lucien’s look wasn’t just cold now–it was murderous. Like he was two seconds away from physically throwing the reporter out of the room.

    “Mr. Graves…”

    But Lucien had already stood up and stormed out of the studio, face thunderous.

    The reporter, pale and shaking, turned to his producer. “Boss… did I screw that up?”

    “You think?!” his boss snapped. “Why the hell did you bring up the age gap? Do you even know how to do your job?”

    Meanwhile, in the car, Lucien was still seething.

    “Make sure they cut thatst part from the interview,” he said through gritted teeth. “If they air it, sue them until they’re bankrupt.”

    Frank sat stiff as a board. “Yes, Mr. Graves.”

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    becamepletely off–limits around Lucien.

    He calmed down and saw Kaia’s message.

    Two hourster, Kaia got his reply.

    [Honey, I’m free tonight. Mind if I tag along?]

    Kaia had no choice but to agree.

    When she told Alex that Lucien wanted toe,

    ecstatic.

    he was

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    He even upgraded the restaurant to a fancier spot.

    Vanessa couldn’t help but marvel. “Mr. Miller’s really going all out. This dinner’s gonna cost a fortune.”

    Jude snorted, “Pocket change for him. Mr. Miller’s no fool.”

    Lucien said he’d arriveter and told them to start without

    him.

    Alex had wanted to wait for Lucien to kick off the dinner, but he figured being too obvious wouldn’t look good for Kaia,

    Kaia sat next to Vanessa. Since Jerry was her assistant, he sat beside her.

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    Jude and the others naturally gravitated toward Alex.

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    Kaia had wanted to save a seat for Lucien but felt too shy to say olliSO. /li/ol

    She quietly asked Vanessa, her closest friend there, to move next to Warrenter.

    Lucien: [I’m here. Which room?]

    Kaia stood. “Vanessa, could you slide over next to Warren in a bit? My husband’s on his way.”

    Everyone knew who Kaia’s husband was.

    “Oh! Sure, no problem,” Vanessa agreed easily.

    Across the table, Jerry’s gaze flickered. A strange, unreadable emotion shed through his eyes.

    “Vanessa… is Kaia’s husbanding?” he asked quietly,

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