Wedding My Ex's Uncle Chapter 21 The dinner Alden's forehead wrinkled up . He took a screenshot and sent if to his group chat : [ Something wrong with WhatsApp ? You guys getting my messages ? I tried texting someone and got this . ] The rich kids who'd been blowing up the chat went dead silent . Alden's frown got deeper . Is it actually broken ? Finally , one of them dropped the truth bomb : [ Mr. Graves , WhatsApp's fine . She blocked you . ] Alden was stunned . Blocked ? What right did Kaia have to block me ? When Joanne called to invite Kaia for dinner tomorrow , Kaia already had plans with Jude , so she turned it down . But Joanne was incredibly enthusiastic and moved it to the next day . Kaia couldn't say no this time and had to agree . " Lucien , don't be mad at that brat . I'll make sure to keep him in line , " Zane said in Allen's study . 17:25 Chapter 21 The dinner Lucien nodded a little , face blank . " Zane , I don't get frustrated with the younger generation . But Alden's been acting up Everything we do needs to follow proper etiquette and protocol . " I don't want people talking badly about the Graves family . Don't you agree , Zane ? " Zane was a full twelve years older than Lucien , yet in front of his younger brother , he seemed like the junior one . " Yeah , yeah , you're absolutely right , Lucien . I'll keep an eye on Alden in the future . " Right then , Joanne rolled in with coffee . " Allen , Lucien , I just talked to Kaia . She's got a work dinner tomorrow , so she's coming over the next day instead . " " Sure , sounds good . " Lucien remained unfazed . He stood up and said coldly , " Dad , Zane , Joanne . I have another appointment later , so I'll head out now . I'll be back the day after tomorrow for dinner , but I won't make it tomorrow . " Allen had planned to keep Lucien around to talk about his blind date thing , but … Perfect , now Lucien was running off again ! He waved him off . " Whatever , just go . But don't drink too much at those business things - it's bad for your stomach . " 17:25 Chapter 21 The dinner Lucien gave a slight bow . " Yes , Dad , I understand . " The next evening . 13 min left Jude had a dinner scheduled with Julian Rhodes - the man heading the Graves Group's acquisition of Ease Electronics . Whoever impressed Julian would win the right to represent the deal . The dinner meeting was scheduled at the Prosperity Hotel . Jude brought two lawyers from his team , Kaia and Warren . Knowing that Kaia had stomach problems , he specifically brought Warren along to handle the drinking . From Graves Group's side , besides Julian , there were two executives from the investment department and a deputy director from finance , all core members of Graves Group's leadership team . " Mr. Rhodes , I've heard so much about you , " Jude greeted warmly , shaking Julian's hand before introducing Kaia and Warren with confidence . " These are two of the most outstanding lawyers on my team . 1725 Chapter 21 The dinner This is Kaia Domont , and this is Warren Wright . " Despite feeling extremely nervous , Kaia managed to maintain her composure . " Nice to meet you , Mr. Rhodes . I'm Kaia . " Jude frowned inwardly at her too - brief introduction , then naturally stepped in to sing her praises . " Don't be fooled by her youth , Mr. Rhodes - Kaia graduated top of her class from the country's best university , went on to earn her master's degree , and is already making a name for herself . She's just starting out now , but she'll be up for mid - level next year . " Young and accomplished , " Julian said with a light nod and a chuckle . Later , Jude and Julian dominated the dinner conversation while Alvin Blake from Graves Group's investment department smiled and waved over a server . " Everyone drinks , right ? " His gaze deliberately settled on Kaia as he grinned . " Can Ms. Domont handle alcohol ? " Jude was about to tell him that Kaia couldn't drink , but then he heard Kaia speak up confidently , " I'm not much of a drinker , but I'm so excited to meet all you executives today . I just hop won't hold my low tolerance against me later . " Alvin chuckled with delight . " Ha ! Ms. Domont , you're so u 17:26 Chapter 21 The dinner refreshingly honest ! It doesn't matter how much you drink- what matters is having a good time . " is ! Kaia mentally sighed . From the sound of things , she'd be drinking quite a bit tonight . Good thing she'd come prepared with hangover pills and stomach meds . Jude frowned and shot her a look , and she immediately caught his meaning - she had it coming . But she had no choice - she was desperate to advance her career . The more money she could get her hands on , the more power she'd have to stand up to her family . After the toast , Alvin turned to Kaia with a knowing smile . " Ms. Domont , I really should give our beautiful lawyer here a proper toast . " Kaia picked up her glass right away . " Mr. Blake , I should be the one toasting you . " She took a big drink , and Alvin totally loved how direct she was . " Wohoo , Mr. Halston ! Ms. Domont is quite something ! " Kaia forced a smile . Her stomach was already churning Jude stepped in smoothly . " Well , Ms. Domont is definitely 17:26 Chapter 21 The dinner talented in her professional buldur betur ford vin , she mater she's the most cupaitik praung Baveçer on our " Come on ! " Another middle word man from the investment department stood up . " Someone this young and accomplished deserves a drink from the ton . " Kaia reluctantly stood up again , raising her glass once more Right then , Julian caught his phone lighting up with a call , his face going all serious . He raised his hand , signaling everyone to quiet down . Kaia froze , glass still in hand . Whose call could be so important ? That middle - aged man set his drink down and stretched his neck to peek at the phone . His face did a complete 180 . " Hello ? Yes , we're having dinner with the people from Vanguard Law Firm . That's right , at Prosperity Hotel . Are you coming over ? " Julian shot to his feet . " You're already at the entrance of Prosperity Hotel ? I'll come get you right away ! " Write your comment 1