Chapter 298
Chapter 298:
Despite the sting, Olivia scrambled back to her feet and stepped in front of her again. Her eyes were red, and her smile held no warmth. “If you don’t tell me where Ryan is today, you’re not leaving p>
As Kailey studied her, sympathy tangled with revulsion. Was Olivia’s entire life revolving around Ryan? Even if she called it love, this kind of fixation had crossed into something deeply unhealthy.
After drawing in a slow breath, Kailey spoke without wavering. “I have no idea where he is, and it’s not something I need to know. Olivia, you’re asking the wrong person p>
Olivia’s eyes locked onto the faint mark near Kailey’s collarbone. She stiffened, her breath catching in her throat. With a sudden shriek, she raised her hand and lashed out toward Kailey’s face. “I knew it! You’re shameless enough to mess around with your uncle! I’ll teach you what that gets you p>
Before Olivia’s hand could strike her, Kailey reacted. Her gaze sharpened, and she caught Olivia’s wrist midair. “Do you think you can always manipulate me p>
Shock drained the color from Olivia’s face. “You p>
“Go on. What about me p>
𝘕o𝘷𝖾𝘭ѕ i𝗇 𝘁r𝘦n𝘥 𝗈n
With a firm shove, Kailey sent her stumbling backward. Olivia collapsed onto the couch in a clumsy heap, as if someone had cut the line holding her upright.
Rage twisted across her face as she pushed herself up. “Kailey, you won’t walk away from this! Just wait — I’ll make sure everyone hears about you and Ryan. You think you can still chase fame? Still dream about becoming some big jewelry designer? Once your name is dragged through the mud, let’s see who dares to wear your work p>
The insults poured out one after another, yet Kailey remained calm, her expression unreadable. She walked toward Olivia step by step.
“You’re welcome to try, Olivia.” A rare chill lingered in her eyes. “There’s nothing going on between Ryan and me. And even if there were, what exactly do you think you could do about it p>
Intimidation flickered across Olivia’s face. She had never seen Kailey carry herself with such force, and she instinctively leaned back.
By then, the noise had drawn attention. Several people stepped out to see what the shouting was about.
Reality seemed to hit Olivia all at once. She raised a shaking finger and pointed at Kailey. “Didn’t you see that? She attacked me! Call the police p>
The onlookers exchanged glances. It was obvious Olivia hadn’t come with good intentions.
Without hesitation, one colleague contacted security, and moments later, guards escorted Olivia out of the building.
With her back still facing the room, Kailey kept her fingers curled tightly into her palm. Only when Zaria called out from behind did the tension drain from her shoulders. She turned around and answered in a rough voice, “It’s nothing p>
Suspicion flickered across Zaria’s face. “Who was that p>
“Just someone who doesn’t matter p>
After forcing a faint smile, Kailey walked back to her station and shuffled through a few papers as if work demanded her full attention.