Chapter 179
Chapter 179:
The sleek black Maserati tore down the empty highway, its glossy silhouette dissolving into the distance like a vanishing wisp of ink.
Near midnight, the world settled into a fragile hush. Overhead, the heavens stretched wide and startlingly clear, thin ribbons of cloud drifting unhurriedly across a luminous sky. Faint stars winked through the darkness, their timid shimmer brushing aside the lingering haze like a quiet promise that spring was drawing near.
Guiding the car through the empty streets, Devin stole a glance in the rearview mirror. Against the glass, Kailey slept soundly, her head tilted at an awkward angle. Loose strands of hair clung to her cheeks, and the passing streetlights painted her delicate features in alternating bands of gold and shadow, lending her an almost unreal quality.
Guilt pricked him, and he tore his gaze away with a silent curse under his breath. She was his boss’s fiancée. Each stolen look weighed on him like a petty crime, and he could almost picture Kyson’s cold stare delivering a ruthless reprimand. With Kyson’s name flashing through his mind, he hurriedly pulled out his phone to send a quick update, estimating that the plane should be touching down any minute.
Uneasy dreams soon stirred Kailey awake, her lashes fluttering as she shifted in the seat. “I appreciate you bringing me home. You should get some sleep,” she murmured softly.
Shaking both hands in flustered refusal, Devin answered with an earnest smile. “Miss Evans, there’s no need for courtesy. It’s part of my job, and I’ll be staying here tonight anyway. Mr. Blake specifically told me to ensure your safety p>
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After giving him a brief, searching look, Kailey offered no objection. Side by side, they stepped into the villa together.
Karol had drifted into a light doze on the couch. Though she had no clear idea what had happened, an inexplicable worry had clung to her all day like a shadow she couldn’t shake. Relief washed over her the instant she saw Kailey step through the door, yet the sight of her disheveled clothes made her blurt out in alarm. “Kailey, what on earth happened to you? How did you end up in such a state?” In a flurry of anxious motion, she darted toward the bathroom, returning with a soft towel clutched in her hands. “Look at this mess. Did something go wrong p>
Understanding the worry behind the fussing, Kailey allowed the attention with an easy smile, brushing damp strands of hair from her cheek. “It’s fine, Karol. Our team went out to the countryside today, and I slipped on a muddy path. That’s all — just bad luck p>
Standing nearby, Devin cast her a sidelong look and gave a subtle nod. No wonder she and Kyson fit so perfectly. Her talent for quick-witted excuses rivaled his own.