Chapter 235
Chapter 235:
She lifted a brow, silently prompting him to continue.
“At first, I never planned to hide anything from you. When I saw your application come through, I wanted you to stay. But I was afraid you might think I was giving you special treatment p>
Kailey retorted, “Isn’t it great to receive special treatment p>
Kyson froze, convinced she was mocking him — yet her gaze was open and serious, free of teasing.
“People rely on connections all the time to secure opportunities. If I already have advantages within reach, why shouldn’t I use them? I would appreciate them sincerely,” she said.
𝘘u𝖺l𝗂𝘁y 𝘵𝘳𝖺𝘯𝘴la𝗍𝘪𝘰𝘯𝗌 𝗼ո
More than anything, Kailey carried an unwavering self-assurance. She had never been hollow beneath the surface.
The tension eased from Kyson’s features, amusement and admiration softening his eyes. He had always known the woman he loved would never be tangled up by small-minded concerns. Her decision to apply to Fantasy Fusion had genuinely surprised him — the company had been intended as a gift for her from the beginning. He never imagined she would walk into it by her own choice.
“If I can serve as your support, that would be my privilege,” Kyson said quietly.
Kailey was briefly stunned, staring at the earnest expression before her. It felt strangely like someone at the very top was encouraging her to take advantage of him without restraint.
She inhaled lightly, dismissing the thought, then glanced aside. “I can accomplish things independently p>
That, too, had much to do with Ryan. He had always insisted she stand on her own feet whenever possible.
Kyson placed both hands on her shoulders, guiding her face back toward him. His voice was low and firm. “When I am with you, you do not have to carry everything alone. As long as you can manage when I am absent, that is enough p>
Their gazes met, their breaths close.
Kailey looked at him, her heartbeat suddenly quickening. She didn’t know how much time passed before she turned away.
“Why do you make it sound like I’m incapable of anything?” she said quietly.
“You’re too capable — leaving no room for your fiancé to offer help.” He took her hand, wiped the grease from her fingers with a napkin, then enclosed her hand in his. “Are you still angry p>
Her eyes lingered on their clasped hands. “I wasn’t truly angry p>
Kyson’s chest softened completely. She was far too easygoing. That was a problem. “What would you like to eat? I’ll grill it p>
Kailey licked her lips, then glanced behind her. “Maybe something without meat. The lamb earlier was a bit overwhelming p>
Kyson rose and headed toward the barbecue.
She watched his tall silhouette, a subtle curiosity blooming quietly in her chest. Encountering Olivia and Ryan here had unsettled her — but that unease had vanished the moment Kyson appeared. The sense of safety he brought was something Ryan had never given her.
With the tension between them resolved, the atmosphere lifted at once. Two male colleagues dragged out several crates of beer.