Chapter 5 He'll Be History +2 Bonus Caught off guard by the sudden question , Kaia was at a loss for a moment . Just moments ago , she'd been laughing at Alden , but now , the tables had turned , and she couldn't manage a smile . Not only was Alden afraid of the man before them , but Kaia also dreaded seeing Lucien . *** At sixteen , Kaia spent a month psyching herself up to confess to Alden when the Graves adults were out . Nervously , she stood outside Alden's bedroom door , head bowed , her eyes fixed on the tip of her shoes . With all her might , she rapped on the door . The door creaked open slowly , but she kept her head down , too shy to look at the boy she liked . Her cheeks flushed pink as she finally blurted out , " Alden , I like you . " Then came the worst moment of her life . A somewhat apologetic voice sounded in her ear . " Kaia , Alden's room is downstairs . " 1/9 16:52 Chapter 5 He'll Be History She looked up . Horror hit . It wasn't Alden , but his uncle , Lucien ! & +2 Bonus He had a towel slung casually over his shoulders , and a faint scent of body wash wafted from him . His eyebrows lifted slightly , confusion written all over his face . Kaia didn't dare to meet his eyes . She mumbled an apology and dashed downstairs without looking back . After that incident , she didn't dare set foot in the Graves Manor for months . *** " What's got you so lost in thought ? " Alden gave her a gentle tug, and Kaia snapped back to the present . She quickly lowered her head and murmured , " Hi , Mr. Graves . " Alden scoffed silently to himself . Funny how you're all claws with me , but turn into a scared kitten around Uncle Lucien . 2/9 16:52 Chapter 5 He'll Be History +2 Bonus Then , he turned to Lucien and said , " Uncle Lucien , we were just talking about you . Missed you . " Lucien pulled out the chair next to Allen , shrugged off his coat , and tossed it over the back of the chair . He casually rolled up the cuffs of his shirt and quipped , " Really ? You laughed the hardest when I left . " Alden looked a bit sheepish . " That was a long time ago . " " Sorry , I'm late , Dad . This one is on me , " Lucien said , holding a glass of wine . Allen wore a warm , wide smile . As everyone knew , Lucien was his apple of the eye . " Come on , Lucien . Just off a flight . Skip the drink , " Allen said , waving his hand gently . Lucien offered a faint smile , without uttering a word , and downed the drink in one go . His calm gaze then swept across the table , finally resting on Alden sitting on the left . " Have you got your marriage license , Alden ? I flew all the way back just for your big day . " Suddenly , Luna dropped her glass , and it shattered on the floor . 3/9 16:52 Chapter 5 He'll Be History # 2 Bonus Quickly bending down , she apologized . " Sorry , I wasn't holding it right . " Then she reached out for the broken glass . " Ouch … " she yelped in pain . " Watch out ! " Alden exclaimed . The moment he saw blood oozing from her hand , Alden dashed to her side . He cradled her hand , his voice soft . " Still my clumsy girl . " Turning to Allen , he added , " Grandpa , I'll get Luna's hand patched up . " Without a glance at the others at the table , he put his arm around her quivering shoulders and led her out . Kaia let out a scornful sneer . Well , you'd better hustle and get that cut bandaged . Otherwise , it'll heal up on its own in no time . The expressions of Allen , Zane , and Joanne all changed . They could clearly see through Alden's little scheme . 4/9 16:52 Chapter 5 He'll Be History Joanne offered a gentle smile and patted Kaia's hand . " Kaia , Luna has been delicate since she was a little girl , so Alden's just used to looking after her . " +2 Bonus Lucien flashed a half - smile and slid the fish dish in front of Kaia . " Have some fish . I remember you loved it as a kid , " he said casually , sounding like an older relative . It made Kaia feel uncomfortable . She hated it when he brought up her childhood . Still keeping her head down , she mumbled , " Thanks . " *** During the whole banquet , Alden and Luna never came back . Kaia stood up with a polite smile . " Sir Graves , it's getting late . I've got a court case tomorrow , so I'd better be off . " Allen silently fumed at his grandson in his mind , but his tone stayed warm . " Sure thing , work always comes first . " Then he looked around and asked , " Kaia , you didn't drive here , did you ? How about having Lucien give you a lift home ? " 5/9 16:52 Chapter 5 He'll Be History 13 +2 Bonus Kaia politely declined right off the bat . " No thanks . He had a few drinks just now . " He just got back to the country . I don't want him to end up in hot water for DUI . Lucien let out a soft laugh . " Don't worry . I've got an international meeting tonight . I'm heading back too . The driver can drop you off on the way . " Reluctantly , Kaia made her way to Lucien's car . She tried to hop into the front passenger seat , but the driver locked the door . With a helpless smile , she slipped into the backseat . " Thanks . " Lucien gave her a half - smile . His breath carried a faint whiff of alcohol as he spoke . " It's okay . So , where to ? Your wedding house with Alden ? " Kaia was about to shake her head , but then remembered that the Graves family didn't know about their breakup yet . So , she nodded instead . " Cypress Cove Residences . " Lucien's expression turned a bit frosty . 5/9 16:52 Chapter 5 He'll Be History " Cypress Cove Residences . Let's roll , " he told the driver . & +2 Bonus Kaia turned towards the window , avoiding even a glance at him . Even in silence , Lucien's powerful presence made it difficult for her to breathe . " Nice view out the window ? " he asked . " Not really , " Kaia answered . Only after the words left her mouth did she realize who she was chatting with . Lucien let out a soft chuckle . " If it's not that good , you were staring at it so hard . You're just scared of me , ain't you ? " Hearing this , Kaia gave a little shiver and murmured , " I won't look anymore . " After that , she settled back against the seat and drifted off to sleep . When Kaia woke up , she found a blanket draped over her . She shook herself awake and said , " Why didn't you wake me up when we got there ? " As she turned to look , she saw Lucien with carbuds on , buried in work on his laptop . 7/9 16:52 Chapter 5 He'll Be History So he truly has a meeting . +2 Bonus Kaia quietly unfastened her seatbelt , set the blanket aside , and mouthed a " thank you " before getting out of the car . " Mr. Graves , did you hear something just now ? " someone in the meeting asked . Lucien frowned slightly . " Yeah , it was my nephew's fiancée . Let's get back to the meeting . " *** Finally , Kaia was out of the car . She plopped down on the sofa , still feeling a bit rattled . Five years had passed , and Lucien was even more of a mystery . Serena asked , " Mrs. Graves , would you like something to eat tonight ? " Kaia glanced at the time . It was already nine o'clock . " No , thanks , " she said . After waiting for another ten minutes , she muttered to herself , " My case files are at my place . I can't show up in court in this tight dress tomorrow , can I ? " 8/9 16:52 +2 Bonus Chapter 5 He'll Be History With that , Kaia got to her feet and snatched up her handbag . Serena looked taken aback . " Mrs. Graves , you're going out again ? " Kaia flashed her a kind smile . " Don't call me Mrs. Graves . " Soon , Alden will be history . Coin Package : Earn up to 1200 bonus for free . get it 6 Write your comment ir Gifts 9/9