Chapter 172
Chapter 172:
With an apologetic dip of her head, Kailey murmured, “I’m really sorry for the inconvenience p>
Noticing her cooperative demeanor, the officer gave a casual wave. “Alright, you can go. Just take it slow p>
Thanks to Kyson’s steady concern and the officer’s timely assistance, the trembling fear in Kailey’s chest gradually eased, allowing her hands to settle on the steering wheel. Choosing the wider main roads instead of the shortest route, she willingly added several extra kilometers to avoid any more tense turns.
Before long, the familiar entrance of her residential complex appeared ahead beneath the soft glow of streetlights. The sight of security guards stationed both outside and inside finally loosened the tight knot in her chest.
After tapping out a quick message to Kyson, she steered through the gates and into the driveway. Moments later, her phone chimed softly, but she ignored the notification at first. Once the engine cut off, she stepped out and lifted her phone to read Kyson’s reply — just as an incoming call flashed across the screen.
“Is this Miss Kailey Evans p>
𝖳𝗵𝘦 𝗯𝗲ѕ𝘁 𝗋𝘦𝘷і𝖾𝗐ѕ 𝘰𝘯 𝗴𝘢𝗅ոo𝗏e𝗹𝘀.сo𝗆
“Yes, it is. May I ask who’s calling p>
“There’s a parcel here that requires payment on delivery. I’m standing outside your residence now. Could you please come sign for it p>
Confusion flickered across her face. She couldn’t recall ordering anything that needed cash on delivery. A passing thought crossed her mind — perhaps Kyson had sent something. Without dwelling on it, she turned and walked toward the gate.
The instant her fingers brushed the handle, a pair of strong hands lunged from the shadows, clamping over her mouth before she vanished without a sound.
Earlier, Kyson had texted to ask what dishes Karol had cooked, yet no answer ever came. An uneasy prickle crept up his spine, warning him that something wasn’t right.
Turning his phone slowly between his fingers, he placed a call to Devin. “Did you make it there yet p>
“I’m already outside!” Devin had sped across town so recklessly that the engine still ticked with trapped heat when he killed it. He swung the door open and jumped out in one hurried motion. The half-open gate caught his eye, drawing a chuckle from him. “Looks like Miss Evans expected me — she even left the gate open p>
“Left it open?” Kyson echoed the phrase, suspicion tightening across his features. Snatching his jacket from the chair, he moved for the door in long, urgent strides, his voice dropping to an icy edge. “Maybe your head needs airing out too. Check the security footage right now — Kailey never made it home p>
Devin’s easy grin stiffened into a brittle line, and several stunned seconds passed before the implication of Kyson’s words finally sank in. “I’ll go check right now!” With a shaky breath, he ended the call.
A glacial sharpness settled over Kyson’s gaze, the temperature in his eyes dropping to something almost merciless. Noticing his urgent stride, Bruno hurried after him. “Mr. Blake, what happened p>
Without slowing, Kyson answered curtly, “Get the car to the airport p>
“Right now p>