Chapter 483
Chapter 483:
Kailey didn’t know what to say.
Kyson didn’t leave until she was safely back inside. Devin was already waiting by the car. “Sir.” He pulled open the rear door.
After Kyson got in, Devin slid into the driver’s seat and passed a tablet back to him.
“Sir, this is the project data. There’s also an update from the two men at the mountain. They found something, but they haven’t turned it over to Lionel. They’re waiting on your word p>
Kyson’s eyes sharpened. “We’re going to see them first p>
“What about the flight p>
“We’ll still make it p>
“Yes, sir.” Devin nodded, buckled up, and started the engine.
T𝘩𝖾 𝘣𝘦𝗌𝘵 𝗋𝘦𝗏𝗶ewѕ 𝗈𝗇
Thirty minutes later, the car rolled to a stop on a bridge. The two men were already there. One of them held a wooden box, his eyes darting around with restless suspicion.
Devin stepped out first. The greed on their faces made his stomach turn. Men like that would sell their own shadows if the price was right.
“The boss is inside. Get in p>
The bald man shot Devin a wary look. The taller man followed his lead.
The back window slid down. Kyson sat behind it in sunglasses, calm and unreadable. The bald man’s earlier confidence faltered the moment he caught sight of those sharp, composed features. “We found it. What about the money you promised p>
They had been promised double the payment and protection afterward.
Kyson gave a faint smile. “I’ll pay you two million p>
The two men exchanged a glance. The bald man held out the box, then pulled it back. “What about Lionel p>
“If I were you, I’d take the money and leave Aslesall tonight,” Kyson said evenly. “You’re not locals, are you p>
In their line of work, having someone dig into your past was dangerous. The bald man’s throat tightened as he swallowed. “Mr. Blake, we trust you.” This time, he passed the wooden box through the window without hesitation.
“Devin p>
“Yes p>
“Set up a car for them and wire two million to their account p>
“Yes, sir.” Devin pulled out his phone and stepped aside to make the call.
Kyson lowered his gaze to the box. Dry soil still clung to its surface — proof it had just been dug up. He had to admit, the two men hadn’t given up easily.
A rusty clasp held it shut. He tugged it lightly, and it popped open. Inside lay several notebooks and a hard drive.
Kyson’s expression darkened. This was probably what Lionel had been after all along. Something told him that drive held a secret no one would want exposed.
“Boss.” Devin returned to the car. “It’s done. The driver is on his way p>
Kyson shut the lid with a sharp snap. “Head to the airport p>
Once Kyson left, the villa felt too quiet. With nothing pressing to do, Kailey spent most of her time wandering from room to room.
After several uneventful days, her fear of Lyman had slowly faded. He hadn’t lost control again.
That afternoon, he finally came back.