Chapter 23 All be honest tonight Kaia followed , closing the door behind her , trying to stay upbeat . " What's up , Jude ? The meeting didn't go well ? " Jude nodded . " Yeah . I caught Miles sitting in their lobby when I was leaving . " Kaia's face darkened . " Seriously ? Is Mr. Lambert trying to swoop in at the last second ? " Jude lifted a brow and scoffed , " Let him try . " The contract he was sure about yesterday ? Suddenly , Julian was dragging his feet , claiming he couldn't decide on his own . " Anybody can get this contract except Miles . " Jude and Miles had been rivals at the firm forever , always fighting for clients . Kaia gave him a confident smile . " Jude , you've got more experience than Mr. Lambert , and if the Graves Group picks Vanguard Law Firm , they pick you , the best . I really believe that . " " Okay , I'll swing by Graves Group again in a few days . Let's get back to work . " The rest of the afternoon flew by . Kaia glanced at the clock , 17:26 Chapter 23 All DE NONest tonight shocked to see she was already ten minutes late . She'd promised Joanne she'd show up tonight , no matter what . She figured it was finally time to tell the Graves family about breaking off the engagement , too . With the wedding coming up , dragging it out any longer would only make things messier . Alden stood in the foyer with a stone - cold face , glancing at the front gate every few seconds . " Mr. Alden Graves , are you waiting for someone ? " one of the staff asked . Alden just shook his head , ignoring them , leaving the housekeepers confused . If he isn't waiting , why is he glued to the front door ? What nobody knew was , ever since Kaia blocked him yesterday , Alden had been in a foul mood . When Kaia's red car finally pulled up to the Graves Manor , Alden shot up from his seat . Then he realized he looked too excited and turned an 1 . 17:26 Chapter 23 All be honest tonight walking inside all slow and awkward . Alden nearly reached the door before glancing back , his patience gone . " Where is she ? " A staff member piped up . " Mr. Alden Graves , are you waiting for Ms. Domont ? She went back to her car for something . " Alden shot them a sharp look . " Who said I'm waiting for her ? " He stomped into the entryway , still sulking . The staff just shook their head and walked away , a little helpless . As soon as Kaia walked in , Joanne greeted her with a bright , over - eager smile . " Kaia , there you are ! Finally . " Then , Joanne pulled her into a cozy seat , her fake warmth making Kaia's skin crawl . Sure , Joanne had always been polite before , but never this over - the - top . Allen heard her voice from the study and strolled downstairs . " Well , well , Kaia , just off work ? Busy week , huh ? You look 17:26 Chapter 23 All be honest tonight thinner again . " Kaia shifted under the sudden attention . " Yeah , work's been kind of hectic lately , but I'm managing . " " That's our girl . Always on top of things . How's your neck ? That burn healed up yet ? " Kaia blinked . How the hell do they even know about that ? She reached up , brushing her fingers over the spot without thinking . " It's fine now , really . Doesn't hurt at all . " Allen shot his grandson a glare , visibly annoyed . " Alden , don't just stand there like a post . Get over here and apologize to Kaia . " Kaia arched a brow as Alden dragged his feet over , clearly unwilling . She gave a breezy smile . " It's fine , Sir Graves . It wasn't even his fault . " She didn't need a half - hearted apology , especially one forced out . 1 17:26 Chapter 23 All be honest tonight " He still needs to apologize , " Joanne jumped in . " He's careless , but he cares about you . Kaia , don't be mad at him , alright ? " Alden let out a long sigh , eyes glued to the floor . " Sorry . " " Say it like you mean it ! " Allen snapped . Alden clenched his jaw and raised his voice . " I'm sorry . I didn't know you got burned . " Kaia scoffed silently . If he really cared , I wouldn't have been second to his precious sister . Lucien lounged back , legs crossed , coolly watching . " Alden , you forgot someone . " Alden's brows knit together . " Uncle Lucien , Luna had nothing to do with it . She didn't know Kimberly would flip out like that . " Lucien's eyes narrowed . " Really ? Then maybe Luna can explain what she was doing with Kaia that day . " 17:26 Chapter 23 All be honest tonight Luna's face turned ghost white . She bit her lip . " L … " " That's enough ! " Allen slammed his cane against the floor . " Alden , zip it ! " Then he turned his gaze on Luna , cold and sharp . " Luna , apologize . " Alden shot her a worried glance . He knew if he said anything else , it would just make things worse for her . Luna clutched the hem of her sweater , then finally muttered , " Kaia , I'm sorry . I didn't know Kimberly would throw that at you . " Kaia gave a cool little smile . " I heard you . " Luna's eyes lit up a little . " You're so kind , Kaia . I knew you'd forgive me . " 1 Kaia gave her a long stare . " Oh ? So now I'm expected to forgive you ? " Since we're all being honest tonight , there's something I need to say too . Alden and I already talked about it , Sir Graves . I don't know if he told you . " Alden's heart dropped into his stomach . 17:26 Chapter 23 All be honest tonight She wouldn't … She couldn't … Is she really going to say she's ending the engagement ?