Chapter 530
Chapter 530:
Candice took a long sip of coffee, forcing herself to calm down. Focus slipped from her eyes as she continued. “Kyson doesn’t care about you anymore. You’ve lived in Lyman’s place for too long. Something must have happened between you. No man would tolerate that.” Her head gave another restless shake. “Everything will fall apart for me too. Only by securing Kyson can I justify all the effort I’ve spent p>
Despair crept into her voice.
Ice crept into Kailey’s stare. “What exactly are you trying to say p>
Red rimmed Candice’s eyes while her cheeks turned pale, as though the blood had fled. Fear flashed across her face, as if some terrible thought had just struck her. Control returned a moment later, and she lifted her gaze toward Kailey with a strained smile.
“Do you really think you stand above me? You’re just another pitiful woman left in the dark.” Fate had placed powerful men around Kailey — Kyson and Lyman, each carrying real influence. And yet here she sat, trapped within these walls.
Satisfaction warmed Candice’s thoughts, and a faint curve appeared at the edge of her mouth. “I’m feeling generous today. Ask me whatever you want, and I’ll answer if I know it p>
Kailey chose silence. Madness seemed to cling to the woman across from her, and every sentence sounded scattered and unstable. There was no way Candice would be kind enough to reveal everything freely.
“Nothing to ask?” Impatience pushed Candice forward until her face hovered close to Kailey’s. “Then let me offer something instead. The fire that destroyed your home years ago was no accident. It was planned. Can you guess who set it p>
A sharp line formed between Kailey’s brows. “What did you just say p>
“What part confused you? Did you fail to hear it?” Candice stepped back. The satisfaction of knowing something Kailey didn’t had successfully steadied her nerves. “That fire years ago destroyed your home, killed your parents, and left you with nothing. If the Owen family hadn’t taken you in, your fate would have been miserable p>
Stillness locked Kailey’s stare onto her face. “Do you know who set the fire p>
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The idea of a conspiracy had never crossed her mind at first — yet she had heard repeatedly that the fire was no accident.
Confidence brightened Candice’s eyes. “I know exactly who did it. Beg me, and I’ll share the answer p>
Kailey pressed her lips together and said nothing.
“All I ask is a little humility, and you still refuse. Only a handful of people know the truth. Without me, you may never uncover it.” Contempt edged Candice’s laugh.
“Then I can live without that knowledge.” Roughness scraped Kailey’s reply. She leaned back as the earlier strain slipped from her shoulders. “The past will stay buried no matter how much I torment myself over it p>
Disbelief shook Candice’s voice. “You really are too calm about this p>
“That is simply how I am. I don’t bend for anyone p>
Confusion pulled Candice’s brows together as she decided Kailey was completely strange.
Kailey rose from her seat. “If you have nothing important left to say, you should leave. My garden needs attention, and I can’t waste more time hosting you.” She turned to the servant. “Escort her out p>
“Kailey!” Frustration burst from Candice’s throat.
Kailey’s steps slowed, yet she refused to look back.
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