Chapter 294
Chapter 294:
Holding her composure, Kailey curved her lips into a faint smile. “Well, I don’t see a solid reason to decline. Let’s say our company will trouble you one more time p>
They talked as they made their way upstairs.
Once they met Zaria, Quentin brought out the two gems he had promised. Their colors were strikingly rare, and the craftsmanship was flawless. He hadn’t exaggerated — these were the kind of gems that couldn’t simply be purchased, no matter how much money one had.
Instead of feeling pleased, Kailey felt a quiet weight settle in her chest. She couldn’t quite fathom Quentin’s intentions. On the surface, he appeared open and easy to approach, yet that very ease made her more wary.
After Quentin left, Kailey voiced her concerns to Zaria, who considered them carefully. “Now that you say it, that does sound right. We were the ones who contacted him first, but after that, he’s been steering almost everything.” She gave a self-conscious smile. “Kailey, did I mess up p>
Originally, Kailey hadn’t planned to reach out to him at all. It had been Zaria who encouraged her to make the call.
“There’s nothing to blame yourself for,” Kailey replied with a reassuring smile. “If he truly had his eye on me, he would’ve found a way to approach us sooner or later, regardless of who contacted whom.” Staying blind to his moves wouldn’t help. It was smarter to go along with it for now and figure out what he really wanted.
That night, Kailey told Kyson about the entire situation.
Kyson stayed quiet for a beat before glancing at her with a half-serious look. “Do you want me to bring him in and question him until he talks p>
Kailey studied him, not entirely convinced he was joking. A laugh escaped her. “That’s illegal, you know. And he hasn’t actually done anything.” Even if it was only instinct, she believed Quentin didn’t have ill intentions.
𝖰u𝘢𝘭i𝗍𝘆 t𝗋𝗮𝗻𝘴l𝖺𝘵𝗶on𝘀 𝘰𝘯
Kyson tightened his lips. “I’m not planning anything extreme, so there’s nothing illegal about it. If he crosses a line, that’s on him p>
“For now, let me handle it,” she said calmly. “If something feels wrong or I can’t deal with it, I’ll tell you. Alright p>
Kyson’s expression made it clear he wasn’t pleased, and Kailey couldn’t help laughing.
Moving closer, she framed his face with both hands. “I told you because I trust you, not to make you upset p>
Kyson didn’t pull away. His tone grew gentler. “Then what was the reason p>
“Respect.” Kailey held his gaze steadily. “I won’t keep things from you, but I need you to respect the choices I make p>
They held each other’s eyes, and something heavy and warm surged through Kyson’s chest. Without hesitation, his hand slid to her back and drew her in. The space between them vanished, their breathing mingling.
Kyson’s smile carried a quiet pull. Kailey was just about to close the distance when a knock sounded at the door. Karol’s voice followed. “Kailey, Kyson, dinner’s ready p>
Kailey turned her head slightly. “You’re not playing fair p>
“And how am I not playing fair p>