Nine months too late: After divorce

Sylvie couldn't speak with Kage the following morning as he left home before her. The asshole hadn't even bothered to listen to what she had to say the previous night.

So, instead of heading to the office where she had tons of work to do, she headed for Kage's company instead.

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The Hawkins were the founders of Fluxpoint the leading Gadget company in the whole world worth trillions of dollars:

Fluxpoint was the gadget people had to use to proof they were rich. It was the gadget people get looked down on if they didn't own at least, one. It ranged from phones, to laptops, tablets, computers, televisions, some household electronic items and lot

more.

Kage was the CEO and owned over half of its shares from his grandfather's will. It was no wonder that someone like him was extremely rude and felt he didn't need to please anyone.

The staff at his company inclined their heads and gave warm smiles as she walked pass them. In a couple of minutes. Sylvie was outside his office.

"I'll let him know you're here," Kage's receptionist said after giving her a warm welcome.

Sylvie bobbed and watched the lady place a call. When she lowered the telephone from her ear, the look in her face told Sylvie something was wrong. "Uh... she glanced around. Tm afraid you'll have to wait, ma'am. Mr. Hawkins said he's busy and needs you to wait."

Sylvie blinked rapidly. "Is he in there with someone?"

"No. I

""No, ma'am."

Then, fuck him.

She started for the door.

The receptionist sprang to her feet. "Um. ma'am, I'm afraid you can't go in. Please, you have to...

Before she could get to her, Sylvie was already in his office.

There was Kage, seated comfortably in his plush chair while going through some files. He glanced up and seemed displeased by Sylvie's abrupt entrance.

"There you are, Sylvie sighed as she went in.

The receptionist showed up at the door.

Tm so sorry, sir. I tried to stop her, her face was pale with fear.

With a dismissive wave from Kage, she left.

"I pay my receptionist for a reason, Sylvie. If she says I'm busy, you're expected to wait."

"Like hell you are." Sylvie rolled her eyes.

She set her bag on his desk and moved to sit.

"I never said you could sit he stopped her.

She glared at him, then huffed and straightened up.

"What do you want?" He returned his gaze to a file before him.

For a moment, Sylvie was distracted, taking in his features, Kage was one of the most handsome men she's ever seen. Had such perfect strands that curled and fell to the front, with hooded silver eyes that always screamed seduction. He was a gym lover and had those br Chapter a

But nah. Sylvie disliked him- probably more than he disliked her.

"I told you I wanted to talk to you last night. It was rude of you to have ignored me," she crossed her arms.

"Tell that to someone who isn't rude. Go straight to the point, Sylvie," he cocked his brows

Sylvie took a deep breath, Now that she had the chance, she realized how difficult it was actually getting the words out.

How does she tell him she was pregnant? What if he calls her a liar as he prolly didn't have a recollection of that horrible night? What if it makes things worst?

"Actually..." she sucked her lower lip. "There are two things I have to say."

She decided to go in with her father's request first. She feared the pregnancy news would change a lot of things, and she wouldn't want him to think she was only trying to place demands because she was carrying his child. Still, even the request was so difficult for her to say.

This guy didn't have any reason to help her. They've hated each other, long before they were forced to get married. Wouldn't it be best if she left with her dignity

Kage wasn't having her delay.

"If you're out of words. I'm a very busy man, Sylvie, he flipped through a page.

"I...I need your help."

Damn it! She stuttered!

Kage paused. Slowly, he lifted his gaze to meet hers.

"My help?" He asked like it sounded impossible coming from her.

Scoffing, he reclined in his seat. "What help?"

Now he looked like her boss. And only God knew how much she hated that.

She closed her eyes, exhaling deeply

"I know we aren't qualified, but my family can do with a little push, Kage. I'd be glad if you could. get us into the one trillion

group.

For half a minute, Kage gave no reaction. The office was so silent and Sylvie was beginning to wonder if she hadn't said anything at all.

Suddenly, he laughed. That dark humourless laughter that hinted at Sylvie's words being useless.

"You must be kidding," he shook his head.

"I wouldn't drive all the way here just to crack a joke like that, would I?" She spoke pass the lump in her throat, her voice. lacking their usual wit

"Hold on, you want me to get your company into the One trillion group? How's that possible? You know you aren't..."

"Yeah, I know we aren't qualified, but I was hoping you could help, she interrupted calmly.

His lips curled up. Then, he clicked his tongue and shrugged.

"Ain't happening, Sylvie. He picked up the file he'd been reviewing.

Sylvie felt a sting in her heart. It was a hazzle getting it to subside

"You didn't even think about it."

"Cause I don't need to. The group was created with such high standards for a reason. And even if I chose to help, you're in no position to make demands. In two weeks, we'll be divorced. So, you can quit trying to reap off the benefits of this marriage." He Chapter

spoice with a practiced ease, as if the words weren't slicing through her like a knife. And it was more hurtful that he wasn't even looking at her but had his eyes buried in the file the whole time.

Her gaze lowered to the floor as she swallowed around the tight lump in her throat. She thought of using the 'please' word on him. But Sylvie would rather walk on hot coals. His rejection already stung.

"I was hoping you could do this for me she pressed on. It'd have meant a lot to me."

He ignored her focusing on the file.

Sylvie glared daggers at him. How she wished she could drive a knife through his face. If only it was legal.

Shaking her head, she started for the door

You said you had two things to say, his words halted her just before she reached the door.