Chapter 236
Chapter 236:
“We said we’d celebrate. Tonight, we drink freely p>
“With Mr. Blake here, this is a rare chance. No holding back p>
After the shout, Zaria instinctively glanced toward the couple nearby. No visible tension. They had made it through safely.
For reasons she couldn’t quite explain, she felt relieved. Carrying secrets while being tempted to use them every day was exhausting. She swallowed, grabbed a bottle, and walked over to Kailey. “Fantasy Fusion is relying on you from now on. I won’t say much. Let’s drink to it p>
She raised her bottle toward Kyson as well, her boldness starkly different from her usual easy manner.
Kailey was caught off guard, but with Zaria finishing her drink in one go, refusing felt awkward.
Fueled by the rising excitement, the beer disappeared quickly. Alcohol loosened tongues, and someone eventually turned their attention to Kyson. “Mr. Blake, how did you and Kailey meet p>
“Ms. Carman warned us not to bring up your name around Kailey. We all thought it was some messy breakup story. Turns out it’s a secret between lovers p>
Zaria’s expression shifted immediately. This was bad. Was this person trying to cause trouble? She watched Kailey and Kyson closely.
𝖱еa𝘥 о𝗻 а𝗻𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝗏іс𝖾 𝗼𝗇
Kailey was already slightly drunk, her cheeks flushed, her head tilting now and then as she struggled to stay alert. Kyson rested an arm behind her chair, prepared to steady her if needed.
The chatter died down. Everyone waited.
“She and I —” Kyson began, his pleasant voice carrying clearly and drawing every ear. A nearby streetlamp cast warm light over his striking profile. He turned toward the woman beside him, affection filling his eyes. “We lived next door to each other. I’ve known her since we were kids p>
The moment the sentence ended, cheers and playful jeers burst out. Relief spread through the crowd — Kyson was not as unapproachable as they had assumed.
The teasing grew bolder. “Childhood friends — no wonder you’re so close p>
“You’re perfect together p>
Jennifer, clearly tipsy, nodded vigorously. “Obviously. I thought so the moment Kailey joined. Only Mr. Blake’s presence matches hers p>
Kyson raised his brow slightly and gave her another look.
Praise continued to circle them, but Kailey barely reacted. Her ears buzzed as though swarmed by insects. Leaning against a pillar, she murmured softly, “I want to sleep. Can we go sleep p>
Time seemed to pause. Though her voice was faint, it somehow reached everyone.
Kyson alone remained composed. He gently cupped her cheek, her face fitting neatly into his palm, and looked up at the stunned group. “Kailey’s had a bit too much to drink. I’ll take her to rest. Enjoy yourselves — tomorrow is an extra day off, and this month’s bonus will be doubled p>
Kyson carried Kailey bridal-style, moving through a series of hallways before stepping into the elevator and heading up. Her thoughts floated aimlessly, awareness fading in and out.
“Hold on,” she called out.