Chapter 187
Chapter 187:
“How can you be sure?” Zaria replied with unexpected seriousness. “Even without professional knowledge, he must have his own taste. Hearing other viewpoints never hurts p>
Kailey smiled faintly, offering no clear response. She had always felt that Zaria’s attitude toward Kyson was somehow odd, though she couldn’t pinpoint the reason. There was no time to dwell on it — once tasks were assigned, work flooded in relentlessly.
The afternoon flew by. Only when Kyson called did Kailey realize most of the office had already emptied. She massaged her neck and stood. “Wait for me. I’m coming down now p>
After packing up, she headed outside. Night had already fallen. The rush hour had ended and the entrance stood quiet, headlights cutting through the darkness and drawing the eye immediately. Kailey hurried over and opened the passenger door. “Sorry. I lost track of time p>
Kyson laughed softly as he drove. “Most people count the minutes until they can leave. You’re the only one who works until you forget the clock p>
Leaning back with her arms folded, she replied, “Do you know what fulfillment is? There are countless ways to make money, but doing something well and being recognized for it — isn’t that worth more p>
𝘍іn𝖽 n𝗈𝘃𝗲𝘭 𝖯𝖣𝗙s 𝗈𝗇
“Absolutely. Especially when you’re as talented as you are,” Kyson answered sincerely.
His earnestness made her laugh. She shot him a playful look and let the topic end there.
Gentle folk music filled the car. The fading sunlight painted the skyline, reflecting off tall buildings, and a cool breeze drifted in, making the moment feel like a brief return of spring. Kailey hummed along quietly, warmth spreading through her chest. She thought that this peaceful life felt like a blessing.
Before the song finished, Kyson’s phone rang sharply. Kailey glanced at the screen and saw Devin’s name. Perhaps he had news about the kidnapping. She pressed her lips together, watching as Kyson answered and switched the call to speaker, fixing the phone onto its stand. “Go on p>
He clearly intended for Kailey to hear everything. She clasped her hands, her steady heartbeat slowly quickening.
“His name is Cutler Rodriguez. He lives on the outskirts of Aslesall. His parents passed away early, and he later served time for theft. His wife also left him for someone else. In short, Cutler lives alone, without a permanent residence. We can’t track him down. And even if we do, there’s no solid proof tying him to Miss Evans’ abduction.” Devin sounded frustrated as he delivered the summary.
Kyson observed Kailey from the corner of his eye. Her head was lowered, her expression carefully controlled. After a brief pause, he asked, “Any links to Dana p>
“None. I’ve checked thoroughly p>
“And Lionel p>
“Even less p>
So there truly was no connection? Kyson’s brows drew together slightly. She should be able to accept this result. “What about his place of origin?” he asked.
“Yes,” Devin answered. “Completely run-down. Barely livable p>
A man with no assets, freshly released from prison — little different from a ghost. A cold glint crossed Kyson’s eyes. “Keep working with the authorities. No matter what, find Cutler p>
Devin agreed and ended the call.