Chapter 200
Chapter 200:
“Forgive my interruption, Ms. Evans. My name is Quentin Shaw.” He produced a card and set it on the table. “If you ever find yourself needing help in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out p>
She intended to refuse, yet he moved too quickly, slipping the card onto the table before turning away.
Her gaze lingered on the small rectangle for several quiet seconds until Linda, having just settled into the seat beside her, reached over and picked it up.
“Quentin Shaw.” Linda pronounced the name slowly, her eyes narrowing in thoughtful curiosity. Then she lifted her head and exclaimed, “Wow, Kailey! I turn my back for one minute and you’ve already attracted attention — and not just anyone, either p>
With a relaxed shrug, Kailey took another sip of her juice and replied, “It wasn’t flirting. At most, he was just being courteous to keep things low-key.” If Quentin truly held influence, then disguising an awkward encounter as friendly civility to protect his dignity made perfect sense. She silently cemented that reasoning in her mind. Eyeing the card between Linda’s fingers, she added lightly, “You can keep it if you want p>
“I don’t want it!” Linda puffed out her cheeks and flicked the card onto the tabletop. After a brief pause, however, she reconsidered, scooped it up, and pressed it back into Kailey’s palm. “He’s one of the country’s top pigment experts. Hold onto it — you never know when it might come in handy p>
After a few drinks, warmth clung to Kailey’s cheeks as she stepped outside. Luckily, the driver Linda had arranged drove smoothly, and that kept the nausea at bay. The moment Linda settled into the seat, sleep claimed her, and the car filled with nothing but the soft voice of the GPS guiding them through the streets.
Silence wrapped around Kailey as she stared through the window. Outside, Aslesall stretched endlessly, alive with flashing lights and restless movement. People poured into the city every day with ambition burning bright, only to discover how quickly hope could thin once reality pushed back. Thoughts drifted through her head, untethered and slow.
𝘈𝖽d𝘪𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗏𝘦 𝗌𝘁𝘰𝗋𝗂𝗲𝘀 𝗈𝗻 g𝗮𝘭ո𝗼𝘷𝗲𝗅ѕ.𝗰о𝗆
Her phone rang before she could gather them. Lifting it, Kailey rested her forehead against the cool glass and answered. “Hello p>
A familiar voice came through, low and steady. “It’s me p>
A small smile curved her lips. “I know p>
“Did you make it home p>
“Not yet. We’re still on the road p>
Elsewhere, Kyson pulled his car to a stop outside a nightclub. Neon lights spilled across the windshield, reflecting faintly in his eyes as he looked out into the night. For a moment, it felt as though Kailey were sitting right next to him — quiet and smiling, her presence almost tangible.
“What about Linda?” he asked.
“She’s out cold.” Kailey’s voice was loose and unguarded from the alcohol. “She drank way more than I expected. I didn’t know this job meant entertaining people nonstop p>
“And you p>
“I had some too.” She puffed her cheeks in mock complaint. “Just nowhere near her level p>
Nota de Tac-K: Pasen un muy agradable martes amadas personitas. Dios les ama y Tac-K les quiere mucho. /