Skipped at the altar, Taken by his uncle Novel

Chapter 139 Chapter 139 Whitney darted past Gina and slipped into the elevator, jabbing the close button. Gina was still chirping away outside, trying to get under her skin, but Whitney didn't care. Whitney felt more triumphant than ever. "Good morning, Ms. Parsons, the receptionist greeted Gina, but Gina just marched straight toward Whitney's office. "Whitney, I was just being honest. Why are you so defensive?" Gina kept pressing, Whitney rolled her eyes and said, "Who's being defensive?

Come on, Gina, getting older isn't your fault, but you really don't have to turn everything into a daily competition." "Why don't we compare who has the highest win rate, who takes on the most cases, or who brings in the most business for the firm? Wouldn't that be a lot more productive?" Gina was left speechless. 'Yeah, right. Like I could ever beat her at any of that, Gina thought. After a long pause, Gina finally managed to spit out a weak retort. "So what if you drive a cheap Lexus? It's not even that impressive," she scoffed. Valerie and Frank looked at each other, totally lost.

"What's her deal?" Valerie asked. Whitney just smiled and said, "It's nothing. Someone from my family gave me a ride today, and she assumed it was my husband, so she had to throw in a couple of snide remarks." Valerie snorted and said, "Ugh, what's wrong with driving a Lexus? She's just acting all high and mighty because of her connections." "Valerie, don't waste your energy on her," Whitney said. "Who's high and mighty?" Ivan asked as soon as he walked in, noticing that everyone looked weird. "Boss, who else could it be? It's gotta be Gina!

Whitney's wedding should be something to celebrate, but Gina just keeps throwing shade at her husband and even made fun of him for driving a Lexus," Valerie chimed in. "Whitney, I'll borrow my uncle's fancy car and have your husband drive it over. That'll really piss her off." Valerie said. Whitney couldn't help but laugh and said, "No need, Valerie. Thanks, though. I really don't care what she says." Ivan looked puzzled. 'Is Mr. Harris driving such an ordinary car?' he wondered. 17:38 Wed, Dec 24 Chapter 139 a So vouchers "Don't sweat it.

She's just salty because our team's been crushing it lately. Wait till the end of the year. She'll have even more reason to be jealous, Ivan said. Whitney's eyes lit up. She knew wasting her time on Gina was pointless. What really mattered to her was making it as a non-equity partner. After Ivan got back to his office, he pulled out his phone. He and Klein had already exchanged contacts on WhatsApp back at the hospital. Klein was in the middle of a meeting when his phone buzzed on the desk. He usually didn't like anyone using their phones during meetings, unless it was something urgent.

That went for himself, too. But ever since he and Whitney got married, he'd sometimes sneak a peek at the sender's name. If it wasn't her, he wouldn't even bother picking it up. Everything else could wait until after the meeting. But today, the one messaging him was Ivan, Whitney's boss. He raised his hand and said, "Let's take a ten-minute break." Phone in hand, he walked over to the break room to read the message. [Mr. Harris, did you drop Whitney off at the firm today?] Klein frowned, a little puzzled. 'What happened this morning?' he wondered.

[No, I had an early meeting and left before she did. My driver took her. Mr. Walton, what happened?] After Ivan's subtle description, he got a short and direct reply from Klein. [Thanks, Mr. Walton. Got it. If anything like this comes up again, just let me know.] Just like that, Ivan officially became Klein's eyes and ears at the firm. ***** At the firm's weekly meeting, Gina was taking shots at Whitney every chance she got, her words dripping with sarcasm. But Whitney's skills were top-notch. Gina's weak digs bounced right off her. Even Townsend thought Gina was really agitated today.

He pulled Hector aside for a moment and asked, "Hector, did you and Gina have a fight?" Hector shook his head and said, "No, not at all. Townsend, I just got off the plane this morning and came 17:38 Wed, Dec 24 Chapter 139 straight to the office. I didn't even go home. How could I have fought with her?" "Alright, I'd glad you aren't fighting. After all, you and Gina are married, and she is Ivan's ex. If it weren't for her, you and Ivan wouldn't be at odds like this. Try to talk to her. Tell her to lay off Ivan's team. Otherwise, if just makes her look small-minded.

We're all under the same roof here, and internal drama just looks bad. Townsend said. Hector's heart skipped a beat. "Of course, Townsend. I'll talk to her right away. Don't worry. It won't happen again." he said earnestly. Townsend knew there was no way to stop the drama completely, but the less of it, the better. Otherwise, the firm would really end up feeling like Gina's own backyard. After the meeting, Hector called Gina into his office. "Why are you acting crazy so early in the morning?" Hector said, exasperated. Gina had been simmering, and Hector's words pissed her off. "Am I crazy?

So now you're siding with that woman too?" she snapped. Hector quickly shut the office door and said, "What nonsense are you talking now?" "Who am I siding with? If you want to pick a fight, at least have a reason for it. You can't just attack everyone you see. What else would you call that but crazy?" It was one thing for other people to talk about Gina, but when her own husband started taking someone else's side and scolding her, her eyes welled up with angry tears. "How am I crazy? She called me old this morning! She's just some kid. Who does she think she is, judging me?

I just said her husband was poor, and now she's holding it against me!" she shouted. Hector honestly couldn't figure out what was going on in Gina's head. "Why do you have to go around calling people's husbands poor? Whether her husband is loaded or broke, what does it have to do with you? Townsend kept me back just now because of you. You really need to dial it back!" Gina walked out of the office, resentful. 'Why is everyone always ganging up on me?' she fumed. 'Why does everyone have to take her side?' she thought bitterly. 'Is it just because she's pretty?' she thought.

Sometimes, when she got stuck in her own head, everything just seemed so unfair and messed up. ***** Whitney had no clue that, with all the drama swirling around, she'd officially become the thorn in Gina's side. At lunch, Whitney walked past Gina in the cafeteria. They had often nodded in passing out of politeness, but 17:38 Wed, Dec 24 Chapter 139 now Gina was glaring at her so hard, like she was going to tear Whitney apart. 17 55 Vouchers "Whitney, did you see the look Gina gave you? She looked ready to eat you alive. Gave me chills, honestly," Valerie said. Frank had seen it too.

"Just watch your back." He couldn't shake the feeling that something just wasn't right. Whitney pursed her lips and said, "I know. I'll be careful." After work, Whitney planned to pick up her car from the dealership. It had been sitting there for two days. But as Whitney made her way downstairs with the others, she caught sight of a tall man in the lobby. It was Klein, dressed in a sleek black shirt with the top three buttons undone, showing off his sculpted neckline and elegant build. His sleeves were effortlessly rolled up to his elbows, revealing his strong, toned forearms.

In his hands was a vibrant bouquet of fresh flowers. This impeccably dressed, dashing man was standing in the lobby with an air of quiet devotion. Everyone passing by couldn't help but steal a glance at him. Some were even wondering who the lucky girl he was waiting for could possibly be. Valerie, who'd never seen Klein before, widened her eyes in amazement and said, "Whitney, look! That man is so hot! Seriously, who in this office is living the dream with a man like that?" "No joke, he's way hotter than any male model I've ever seen!" Valerie gushed.

Gina, trailing behind, snorted under her breath, dripping with sarcasm. "Whoever he's waiting for, trust me, none of you stand a chance." Valerie shot back, "You!" 'Why does she have to ruin everything?' Valerie thought, rolling her eyes. Whitney froze a little. She tried to signal Klein with a small shake of her head from across the lobby, but he acted like he didn't see it at all and was heading straight for them. "Whitney, why is that man walking over?" Valerie blurted out, her voice full of surprise.

Faced with a man who radiated that kind of powerful energy, Gina couldn't help but fuss with her hair, her eyes sparkling with nervous excitement and anticipation. Not that she even knew what she was hoping for herself. But in the very next moment, Gina was stunned into silence, her eyes widened and mouth hanging open. Klein was making a bold show just for his wife. He was here to stand by her side, and there was no way he'd leave her hanging now.

17:38 Wed, Dec 24 Chapter 139 55 vouchers With a playful smile, he offered the bouquet to Whitney and said, "Baby, I'm here to take you home from work." Valerie was stunned. Gina was stunned too. "Whitney, that's your husband?!" Valerie practically shouted in disbelief. Whitney gave Klein a teasing glare, but still took the bouquet from him and said, "Yes, Valerie, he's my husband. Not hitching a ride with you today, sorry! I'm going with him." Klein nodded politely at Valerie. Valerie was left speechless for a second. "Uh, yeah, sure!

Go on, you two!" Gina bit her lips so hard it almost hurt, glaring at their backs. "How could that possibly be her husband?!" she said. Valerie shot her a look and said, "If he's not Whitney's husband, you think he's yours or something?" Gina quickly comforted herself, thinking, 'No big deal! He's just good-looking. That's all he's got. 'What's the point of being handsome for a poor man?' she thought. But when Klein stepped outside the building and popped the door of that flashy, over-the-top Porsche supercar, Gina's face turned livid. 'No way.

Whitney's husband can't possibly afford a car like that!' Gina thought, her mind spinning. Valerie glanced at Gina's jealous face, and couldn't help but feel happy. "Ms. Parsons, did you seriously mistake a Porsche for a Cadillac or something?" Whitney slid into the car, lips pursed. "Why'd you show up today?" she asked. 'And you even switched to such a show-off ride,' she thought, a little exasperated. Klein let out a soft laugh and said, "I came because I wanted to.

No way I'm letting your coworkers look down on you." Whitney thought for a moment and realized that Ivan must've tipped him off. "Your coworker knows what a Porsche looks like, right? If not, just ask her what cars she knows tomorrow, and I'll drive that one instead," Klein said with a smirk. Whitney said nothing. 17:38 Wed, Dec 24 Dex Morgan Dex Morgan works to elevate each story with clean writing, emotional balance, and thoughtful flow for readers.