Chapter 234
Chapter 234:
Kyson stayed where he was, momentarily stunned and unsure what he had done wrong.
By the grill, Devin was arranging the skewers neatly. When he saw her coming over, he greeted her with a bright smile. “Miss Evans, which do you prefer — beef or lamb? Tell me and I’ll cook it just the way you like p>
She shot him a sharp look, then sat down without answering.
Her reaction caught him completely off guard. Had he said something wrong? Embarrassed, he turned back to the grill and handled the skewers with extra care, hoping the food would make up for whatever mistake he thought he had made.
Zaria noticed the sour look on Kailey’s face. Thinking back to how close she had come to letting something slip earlier, guilt crept in. She walked over and placed a lamb chop in front of her. “You look upset. Eat this. It might help p>
Kailey accepted it and met her eyes with a knowing look. “I’m not upset. I just found out something I wasn’t supposed to know p>
Zaria froze. That was bad. Very bad. She suddenly felt the weight pressing in from Kailey’s side and had no idea where things stood with her boss now. She forced out a laugh and quickly handed over two napkins. “Some secrets turn out well. Others don’t. Since you’re not mad, I’m guessing this one’s the good kind p>
Kailey took a slow bite of the lamb chop. “Nobody likes being deceived p>
I𝗻s𝗍𝗮𝘯𝘵 a𝘤𝘤𝗲ss oո
To her, it wasn’t a massive issue — but if Kyson truly saw her as someone important, he should have said something himself.
Footsteps sounded behind her. Kailey didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. Her eyes lowered, and she let the subject drop.
Kyson motioned for Zaria to step away. She didn’t hesitate.
The chatter and laughter around them faded, leaving only the two of them in that small pocket of quiet.
Kyson watched her eat — each bite a little too forceful, like she was working something out. His gaze darkened, and his voice softened. “Are you angry p>
Kailey didn’t answer.
He stopped. For the first time, he didn’t know how to continue. His throat tightened, and the words refused to come.
He shut his eyes for a brief moment, then opened them again. “I do own Fantasy Fusion. When I went to your company that day, I wasn’t trying to hide it from you. You didn’t see me, and I didn’t know how to bring it up p>
“So you thought it was funny?” Kailey lifted her head and looked straight at him. Her eyes caught the warm glow of the lights around them. “You had plenty of chances to tell me, and you stayed quiet every time. Was it a joke to you, or did you think you were protecting me? Kyson, I deserve a real explanation p>
Kailey’s face held quiet honesty, and a sudden warmth stirred in Kyson’s chest. She was still willing to let him explain. He straightened slightly before calling her name. “Kailey p>