Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway & +2 Bonus He then typed : [ Grandpa's birthday party is tomorrow . Are you back from your business trip ? ] An hour later , all he got in reply was a simple question mark . Irritation flashed in Alden's eyes . He texted , his fingers moving quickly on the screen : [ Kaia , enough with the tantrum . Don't you realize how important Grandpa's birthday party is ? ] On the other side , Kaia had just stepped out of the shower . Reading Alden's message , she let out a derisive laugh . She shot back : [ Mr. Graves , we're done . I won't be there . Bring whoever you want . ] Alden's patience snapped . [ Playing hard to get again ? Who said we broke up ? I'll pick you up at seven tomorrow evening . You know how nice Grandpa has always been to you . Don't ruin his birthday . ] His message was a mix of threat and warning . 1/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway Kaia scoffed , typing : [ I'll go , but pay me first . ] Along with the text , she sent a bank account number . She added : [ Just label it as " service fee " . ] Alden's face darkened . What the hell was she pulling now ? 00 +2 Bonus But he didn't have time for a pointless argument . He wired a million dollars without blinking . Kaia received the money immediately and sent a meme , " Thanks , boss . You're so generous ! " Clearly , she didn't want to waste another word on him . **** Kaia showed up at the villa on time , wearing a form - fitting lavender dress . Her slightly curly , long hair was casually tied up at the back of her head with a white silk ribbon . Her skin was smooth and shiny . Despite her bright and attractive face , she exuded an air of coldness and aloofness . Strangely enough , the lavender dress softened her sharp features a bit . 2/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway +2 Bonus As soon as Alden opened the car door , he saw Kaia striding into the courtyard . It was the first time he'd ever seen her in a form - fitting dress . The cut outlined every curve of her body , and for a moment , he couldn't look away . She was stunning , with a deadly allure that made his heart race and his body heat up . Alden frowned slightly and said in a gruff tone , " Go upstairs and change your clothes . " Kaia let out a soft scoff . " Why should I ? " " It's Grandpa's birthday banquet . Dressing like this … " He paused for a second , adding , " You'll draw too much attention . " Kaia gracefully opened the back - seat door . " That's the point . I'll dress shabbily at your funeral next time . " Alden gritted his teeth and hissed , " Kaia ! " But she ignored him and slid into the back seat . Alden got into the driver's seat and coldly ordered , " Sit in the front . I'm not your chauffeur . " 3/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway +2 Bonus Kaia glanced at the pearl earrings on the front - seat blanket , and her eyes darkened . " No thanks . It's kinda dirty . I don't want to ruin my dress . " Alden wondered if she was on her period these days , acting so moody . But her period is usually at the end of the month , isn't it ? Time was ticking away . Alden knew he couldn't afford to squander a single second . As the eldest grandson , being late to such an important event was a no - go . *** As soon as he parked , Alden smoothly offered his arm to Kaia . Kaia shot him a look full of disdain . However , today was Allen's birthday banquet . Just as Alden had mentioned before , Allen was always the biggest supporter of their engagement . She couldn't let him down and cause a scene on this special day . Kaia rummaged through her handbag and fished out a silk scarf . 4/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway +2 Bonus She wrapped it around her palm gently , then slowly lifted her gorgeous eyes . " Fine , let's go , " she said nonchalantly . That simple act made a vein on Alden's temple pulsate wildly . " Kaia , don't overdo it . Are you looking down on me ? " he snapped . Kaia gave a faint smile and shrugged . " Is it that obvious ? " Well , I'll be more discreet later then . " *** As soon as they stepped into the banquet hall , all eyes locked on them . Alden was incredibly good - looking . Standing there with his tall , upright posture , he immediately became the center of attention . There was a faint smile on his face , yet it held a tinge of coldness . As Allen Graves ' eldest grandson - the heir of New York's most powerful and prestigious family - everyone wanted a piece of him . Alden leaned in , hand resting lightly on hers through the silk 5/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway +2 Bonus scarf . " Be good , " he murmured . " I need to talk to the Star Innovation CEO . Entertained yourself . " Kaia gave a little smirk and quickly yanked her hand back . Her palm had been sweating after being covered by the silk scarf for so long . Alden was mildly irritated , but he had more pressing matters at hand . With a frosty look on his face , he turned and walked away . As soon as he was gone , some annoying people swarmed around her . " Look who it is - the fiancée Mr. Graves can't seem to dump . " " Yeah , didn't someone swear a few days ago that she'd stop pestering Mr. Graves ? " Kaia glanced at the sarcastic woman and sneered , " What , is he infertile or something ? " The woman just wanted to rile Kaia up ; she would never dare to insult Alden . " What are you talking nonsense about ? " 6/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway & l +2 Bonus Kaia's eyes glittered with mockery . " Yeah , I did swear . But if he's infertile , then I'd be breaking my vow , right ? Since he's not , why don't you give it a try ? " " You ! " The woman glared at her angrily . Her friends beside her also stared with wide - open eyes . Is Kaia crazy ? Did she just imply that someone should seduce her fiancé ? " Humph , you're just being cocky now . Wait till Luna shows up later , and you'll be eating your words ! " Kaia had almost forgotten . On a night this important , Luna wouldn't miss it . She was the Graves family's beloved adopted daughter , after all . *** " Kaia ! Mom and I have been calling you for days . Why haven't you answered ? " Kaia turned slowly and saw her sister , Kimberly Domont , storming toward her , clearly pissed . Next to Kimberly stood her stepmom , Sally Domont , looking all 7/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway noble . Sally smiled and said , " Kaia , you said you were getting your marriage license with Alden . Why no updates in the family group ? " Kaia averted her gaze , then pulled out her phone . " Oh , that? I accidentally left the group . You three seem fine without me anyway , " she said casually . Her father , Tobias Domont , was absent today . +2 Bonus Ever since her real mom died when she was three , and Tobias remarried just three months later , she'd realized her dad had turned into a cold - shouldered stepfather , showing no affection for her . " Kaia , what's that supposed to mean ? Can't you show some respect for my mom ? " Before Kaia could reply, she noticed Kimberly's eyes brighten up . " Luna's here ! Mom , I'm gonna go over there , " Kimberly exclaimed excitedly . Sally smiled gently . " Be careful , honey . Don't trip . " Then , she turned to Kaia , trying to smooth things over . 8/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway +2 Bonus " Don't take Kimberly too seriously . She's impulsive . And Luna's her best friend - it's been five years since they last saw each other . No wonder she's hyped . " " By the way , does Alden know his sister's back in town ? " Everyone in their circle knew how much Alden adored his adopted sister . His affection was so obvious , it almost fooled people into thinking … If Luna hadn't been adopted , maybe Alden's fiancée would've been her . However , no one dared to voice such thoughts in front of the Graves family . Years ago , Allen had shut down those rumors in public - making it clear Luna was always his granddaughter . Kaia pressed her lips tight . She said nothing . Sally still loved poking at her , but Kaia wasn't that fragile girl anymore . Seeing Kaia quiet , Sally just smiled . Then , she spotted Alden rushing over and grinned even wider . 9/10 16:51 Chapter 3 I'm Over This Man Anyway +2 Bonus " Kaia , I never thought Alden would still care about Luna this much after five years . " Another piece of Kaia's heart shattered . She shot back , " Yeah . But do you think Alden has any idea that Luna's best friend also has a huge crush on him ? " Sally's face paled instantly . " Heh , Kaia , you're joking . Kimberly wouldn't go after your man , " she stammered , trying to brush it off . Kaia flashed a sweet smile . " It doesn't matter . I'm over him anyway . " Sally stared at her in disbelief . " Kaia , you … " She stole a glance at Kaia and then at the man approaching from behind . Just then , Alden's voice rang out . " Kaia , who are you saying you're done with ? " Coin Package : Earn up to 1200 bonus for free . X get it 6 Write your comment 1 Gifts 10/10