Skipped at the altar, Taken by his uncle Novel

Chapter 172 Chapter 172 Whitney didn't wake up until the afternoon the next day. As she was passing out last night, barely conscious, one last thought crossed her mind. 55 vouchers 'Klein's got such a big appetite... If I really go abroad for school, he's bound to mess around behind my back, Whitney thought. "You're awake?" Klein said, his voice low in her ear. Whitney felt his lips, warm and damp, against her neck. Instinctively, she smacked him with the back of her hand. "Quit messing around. I'm starving," she grumbled. Klein took the slap on his left cheek.

He went quiet for a second, and then took a deep breath. "That's domestic violence." Whitney huffed, "Seriously? You call that domestic violence?" "I'm starving! You said we'd watch a movie, but look at the time. Last night I begged you, and you just kept sweet-talking me, over and over. Klein, you're such a liar!" Whitney grumbled. Klein let out a chuckle. He had to admit he was. He was totally hooked on what happened last night. Besides, with all the overtime Whitney had been working lately, they had barely had any time for sex. He had been craving her, plain and simple.

"Baby, don't make me wait this long next time, alright? I can't handle it," Klein said, his voice low and teasing. 'With self-control like that, and he still talks about having kids?' Whitney thought, a little disappointed. Whitney mumbled, half whining, "Go get me something to eat." "Your wish is my command," Klein said with a playful grin. Whitney spent nearly two hours in the bathroom freshening up. When she finally came out, there was a whole feast laid out on the table waiting for her. She was seriously starving. Sex really drained her energy.

Klein watched with a faint smile as Whitney devoured everything on the table, keeping eating until it was all gone. He couldn't help but reach out and pat her belly. "It's all puffed up," he teased. "That's just how it is for us girls. Once I digest, it'll be flat again," Whitney replied. Chapter 172 Klein kept poking at her soft, squishy tummy, his gaze growing more heated with every touch. "Are you stuffed?" he asked. 65 vouchers Whitney couldn't help but squint with satisfaction, her eyes narrowed from being so full. "Yeah, I'm stuffed.

I need to go out and walk it off." "Walk it off, huh..." Klein drawled, his voice dripping with suggestion. Whitney, clueless about what was coming, just agreed without a second thought. "Yeah. Is there anything fun around here? I only saw the hot spring. Nothing much else to see, really." "Yeah, this place is all about private hot springs. But I've got my own way to help you digest," Klein said, his voice low and playful. Whitney blinked, puzzled. "What is it?" Before she could react, Klein's lips captured hers. "Baby, let me help you digest," he whispered against her lips.

'This damn man!' Whitney grumbled to herself. ***** Ivan knew Whitney had taken the language exam. "So, how'd it go? When are you getting your scores?" Whitney felt pretty good about it. Her dream college required at least 105 points, and she was guessing she might get around 110 points, but she really had no clue what her final score would be. "It's alright, I think. Not totally sure. I should know in a few days," Whitney replied. Three days later, the receptionist accidentally dropped Whitney's package on Gina's desk. Gina glanced at it and realized it wasn't hers.

But when she saw the sender's name, she got curious. Before she knew it, she was tearing it open. When Gina saw the report card inside, she was stunned. Her first thought was, 'Is Whitney really leaving?' She grabbed the report card and hurried over to Hector's office. "Look at this! Is she really leaving PrimeBridge?" Gina blurted out. Hector glanced at it. "How did you get this?" When his eyes landed on the package in her hand, he instantly understood. "Are you out of your mind? You can't just open someone else's package. That's a privacy violation! You're a lawyer.

Don't break the law yourself!" Gina scoffed. "The receptionist messed up and gave it to me. How is that my fault? Privacy? Please, it's no big deal." "Come on, tell me. Is there any gossip that she's leaving the firm?" Gina pressed. This was huge for her. If Whitney left, that non-equity partnership spot would be hers for the taking. Why is she just hogging that spot and not even doing anything with it?' Gina muttered. Hector shook his head and said, "It doesn't necessarily mean she's leaving PrimeBridge. She could just be taking a leave of absence to go study abroad.

That's pretty common in our field, isn't it?" Gina scoffed. "Wow, she's really ambitious. Is it even worth it?" "Alright, stop being so petty. You always compare yourself to her! Just give the package back and don't stir up any trouble," Hector said. Gina stuffed the report card back into the envelope and dropped the package off at the front desk. "Sorry, Luna, I thought this was mine and opened it by mistake. Turns out it's for Ms. Moore. Can you give it to her?" Luna looked a little awkward. "Uh, sure." Whitney had already gotten her digital report card.

Just like she predicted, she scored 110 points. She totally made the cut. She knew she'd have to hash things out with Klein about her study abroad plans pretty soon. "Ms. Moore, I'm really sorry. I accidentally gave your package to Ms. Parsons, and she opened it without checking the name," Luna said, looking flustered. "I'm so sorry, Ms. Moore. I'll make sure to double-check next time," Luna added quickly. Whitney glanced at the torn-open package and just smiled.

She'd wanted it sent home at first, but figured Klein would probably open it out of curiosity, so she had it sent to the office instead. Guess it still ended up getting opened anyway. "It's fine, Luna. Seriously, it's okay. I'm not mad," Whitney said. Luna looked relieved. "Okay, looks like it's something private. Sorry!" "No worries. Go ahead and get back to work," Whitney said. Whitney pulled out the report card and frowned at the pretty deep creases on it. 'Someone must've been looking at my scores for quite a while,' she thought. She took the report card and headed into Ivan's office.

Ivan looked up. "Wait, Gina saw your scores?" Chapter 172 4GB Voticheres "She really is something..." He shook his head. "Doesn't matter. So what if she knows? By the way, I've got a little surprise for you." Whitney's curiosity got the better of her. When she saw Ivan holding out two recommendation letters, she got emotional. Her eyes instantly filled with tears. "Boss, you..." "One of them is from PrimeBridge. I had Townsend write it for you. He said if you want to go study, he's got your back. You'll get a leave of absence, no pay, but your non-equity partner spot stays put.

I also told him to keep quiet until you make your final call," Ivan said with a reassuring smile. "The other one is from my mentor, Professor Cooper. He's a big deal and used to teach abroad before coming back here. His recommendation really means something," Ivan added. "Thank you, Boss. You really spoil me," Whitney choked out, her voice thick with emotion. Ivan gave her a gentle smile. "I hope you soar higher and farther than anyone else. But no matter how far you go, remember PrimeBridge will always be your home." "Whitney, I'm honestly so happy for you.

Most lawyers just coast through their whole lives, but you actually want to go further and stick with this path for the long haul. I'll support you, no questions asked," Ivan said. "But you've got to juggle your studies and your family. Klein's a good man. He really cares about you. I'm sure he'll have your back," he added. Whitney nodded firmly. "Yeah, I'll talk to him tomorrow night. He's out of town today, but he'll be back tomorrow." "Alright," Ivan said.

Since she got off work early today, she decided to learn from the house cook how to cook the dishes she was planning for tomorrow night. ***** But what Whitney didn't know was that Carter happened to invite Hector out for dinner that very night. After they'd talked business for a bit, Carter blinked and said, "Mr. Fischer, any new personnel changes at PrimeBridge lately?" Carter remembered Whitney had always been eager to become a non-equity partner, something even Klein might not know about. He figured he'd pull some strings for her as her birthday gift in three months.

He'd never really bothered to pick out a gift for her himself before. He'd always just had his assistant or secretary do it. This year, he wanted to pick out the gift himself, for once. Maybe it'd be the last thing he ever gave her a gift personally. Hector didn't really get what Carter was hinting at, but honestly, the only change at PrimeBridge lately had something to do with Ivan's protégé. He heard Whitney had ticked off Carter before, so maybe that was what Carter wanted to hear about. "Actually, Carter, there is something. You remember Ms. Moore, the one Mr. Walton's been mentoring?

She just landed the non-equity partner spot. But I heard she took a language exam and might be heading abroad," Hector said. Carter's face darkened. "She's going abroad?" 'Is she really planning to leave the country with Uncle Klein?' Carter wondered, his thoughts racing. AD Comment Send gift No Ads Dex Morgan Dex Morgan works to elevate each story with clean writing, emotional balance, and thoughtful flow for readers.