Chapter 593
Just as Kailey turned to head upstairs, his voice stopped her.
“Tomorrow is Kyson’s engagement banquet.”
Kailey paused and looked back at him. “And?”
“If you want to see it, I can take you there before we go to the airport.”
“Do I look that stupid to you?” She held his gaze without flinching. Her eyes were calm, but there wasn’t a trace of warmth in them. “This is the result all of you worked so hard to bring about. Don’t pretend you’re doing me a favor. If I showed up and made a scene, wouldn’t that ruin everything you’ve arranged?”
With that, Kailey went upstairs without sparing him another glance.
If she had known what would unfold the next day, she would have chosen to attend the engagement banquet without a moment’s hesitation.
Kailey’s flight was scheduled for noon. She didn’t have much packed — just a simple suitcase, as if she could leave at any moment without looking back.
After finishing up, she headed downstairs. Shawn had already pulled the car up to the entrance. He stepped out, opened the passenger door for her, and shut it gently once she was seated.
“Ms. Evans.” He shifted the car into gear and glanced at her through the rearview mirror. “Are we heading straight to the airport?”
“Yeah.” Kailey turned her head and looked back at the villa. She had lived there for a while now, and walking away stirred up feelings she couldn’t quite sort out.
She lowered the window and let the wind sweep inside. Her long hair lifted and scattered across her face, thin strands brushing against her eyes.
They drove out of the neighborhood and before long were cruising down the highway, the road ahead stretching far into the distance.
She had seen in the news that the engagement banquet was being held at a luxury hotel downtown — a place that was practically a symbol of the city. Without money or strong connections, most people couldn’t even step inside.
Kailey’s eyes drifted toward that direction, though the distance swallowed most of the view. The tall building stood faintly against the skyline, its glass walls reflecting the sharp sunlight. After staring for a while, her eyes began to sting. She turned away and let out a slow breath.
“Ms. Evans.” Shawn handed her phone back to her. “Someone’s calling.”
“Who is it?”
“Miss Lawson.”
Candice?
Kailey paused briefly before answering. “Hello?”
“Kailey, you really know how to keep quiet, don’t you?” Candice’s tone was cold, carrying both a warning and a taunt. “If you don’t show up today, you’ll lose Kyson for good. There won’t be another chance.”
“And?” Kailey retorted. “You want me there?”
She couldn’t understand this woman at all. Wasn’t Candice the one who had pushed everything to this point?