After The Vows
“Okay, ma.”
He stood up and left, shutting the door behind him.
I crossed my arms, my eyes fixed on Kyle.
“Start talking.”
Kyle leaned forward, his expression shifting completely now—calmer, calculated.
“Alia… my proposal is still on the table. Every big company you see today has someone in the government… someone backing them.”
He paused, watching me closely.
“And I’m giving you that.”
His voice was smooth now, almost convincing.
“All you have to do is stop all of this… and tell Alice to come back with the kids.”