Chapter 163
Chapter 163:
Instead of responding, Ryan merely cast him a brief, unreadable look. After a short pause, he added coolly, “I’ll give the proposal you mentioned some real thought. For now, let’s end it here. You should get some rest.” He strode ahead with long, decisive steps, only to halt abruptly as another thought surfaced.
Turning slightly, he said in a measured voice, “Since you’ll be in the country for a while — spending time with Kailey — you’ll likely have a decent grasp of her everyday routines p>
Understanding flickered across Lionel’s eyes. “I know you’re worried about Kailey. She’s still young, bound to be impulsive now and then. As her uncle, I hope you won’t hold it against her. No matter what happens, I’ll notify you first so you can rest easy p>
Without looking back, Ryan merely inclined his head in brief acknowledgment.
“As for the project…” Lionel ventured carefully.
“I’ll have my secretary reach out later p>
“Alright then, Mr. Owen. Take care p>
Lionel stood there until Ryan’s retreating silhouette dissolved into the distance, the polite curve of his lips dropping the instant Ryan was out of sight. Lowering his gaze to the glowing screen in his hand, he let out a cold, humorless chuckle. “If he truly treated Kailey as nothing more than family, would he be this dedicated p>
𝖳h𝘰u𝘀𝗮n𝗱𝘴 𝗼𝘧 rea𝖽𝘦𝘳s 𝗼𝗇 ѕ.с𝗈𝗆
Even so, Lionel had no intention of changing course. In his mind, Ryan was merely a convenient stepping stone into the domestic market. And if Ryan actually succeeded in winning Kailey over, that outcome would only serve his interests all the more.
In the morning, Kailey descended the stairs to find Karol bustling around the kitchen, the scent of toast and coffee hanging warmly in the air. “Good morning, Karol p>
“Kailey!” Karol leaned out from behind the counter with a bright grin. “Kyson headed out very early today — looks like he’s traveling again. He asked me to pass along the message. Breakfast’s already set out, so eat while it’s still warm p>
Frequent trips were nothing unusual for Kyson, so Kailey acknowledged it with a small nod, her expression calm. Once she finished eating, she slipped into her routine and made her way to the office as usual. Not long afterward, Zaria showed up as well.
“I thought I’d be getting the boss’s feedback today, but he ended up rushing off on a sudden business trip. Looks like we’ll have to wait a couple more days,” she remarked, casually watching Kailey’s face. “Honestly, it works out — you can use the extra time to relax and actually enjoy being with your fiancé p>
Absorbed in sorting stacks of documents, Kailey barely registered the implication behind Zaria’s words. “My fiancé is away on business too. I’ve got more than enough on my plate, so I’m not just sitting around waiting for the boss. He can respond whenever he’s ready p>
Zaria paused, mildly frustrated that her hint had gone completely unnoticed. She lifted a hand as if to elaborate, then swallowed the thought and spun on her heel, her heels thudding sharply as she retreated to her office.
Only a quick glance flickered from Kailey before her attention drifted back to the intricate layouts glowing across her screen.