Chapter 232
Chapter 232:
Not long after, two cars pulled up in front of the hotel in quick succession. Employees hurried over to unload supplies, while Kailey lingered near the back. Zaria came over, grabbed her hand, and tugged her forward.
“Let’s go p>
With so many people gathered around, there was barely any space left near the trunk. A hint of reluctance crept into Kailey’s voice. “Do you really need me over there p>
“Absolutely! You’re the key person here p>
Pulled along despite herself, Kailey went forward. The moment she saw who stepped out from the driver’s seat, her mind went blank. “Kyson, what are you doing here p>
Wearing a fond smile, he walked over and stopped right beside her. “I felt like coming, so I came p>
The instant his words landed, playful teasing burst out from all directions. Never having faced something like this in public before, Kailey felt warmth rush to her cheeks. “Why didn’t you mention it earlier when we were texting p>
“I did.” Kyson curved his lips and leaned in slightly. “Didn’t I say we’d talk once I got here p>
That was exactly what he had said.
𝘚𝘩𝘢𝗋e уо𝗎𝘳 t𝘩о𝗎𝗴𝗁𝘵ѕ 𝗼𝘯
Without realizing it, Kailey smiled — unable to stop herself. She tucked herself closer to him, using his presence to hide her expression. “I thought Zaria’s surprise guest was our boss. I didn’t expect it to be you p>
A faint stiffness crossed Kyson’s face, followed by a subtle ripple of unease. Pressing his tongue lightly against his teeth, he spoke in a low, almost coaxing tone. “Sweetheart, considering I hauled all this barbecue out here, if I’ve done something wrong, can you forgive me p>
That single word — sweetheart — instantly threw Kailey off balance. “What are you talking about p>
“It’s nothing bad. Actually, it’s something good.” Reaching up, Kyson gently brushed the hair away from her cheek, sensing the timing was right. “Actually, I p>
“Mr. Blake p>
A sudden shout rang out nearby, startling them both.
Kailey turned toward the voice, then looked back at Kyson. “Devin probably needs you. You should go see what’s happening. I’ll check whether they’ve started the fire p>
The moment she walked away, Kyson’s expression darkened completely. His jaw tightened. “This had better actually be important p>
“It isn’t about me — it’s him.” Devin handed over his phone nervously. “Mr. Owen says he’s in Aslesall and wants to meet with you tomorrow morning p>
A faint shadow crossed Kyson’s eyes as he glanced at the phone, then looked away. “I won’t be free in the morning. Schedule it for the afternoon p>
“He mentioned his flight is in the afternoon p>
“Then there’s no meeting p>
Just a few words made his position unmistakably clear. If the partnership had not already been finalized, even this meeting would not have been worth considering.
Reading his boss’s expression, Devin did not dare say another word and quickly slipped away.
Kyson tightened his grip and turned back toward the barbecue setup. With his confession cut short, finding the right moment to bring it up again suddenly felt far more complicated.
Following Zaria over, Kailey helped with lighting the fire, only to cough when smoke drifted into her face.