Chapter 258
Chapter 258:
She turned and walked away without slowing. Ryan stayed where he was, watching her go, not a trace of hesitation in her stride. His hands curled at his sides as his expression settled into something dark and unreadable.
A few minutes later, Kyson stepped out from the corridor. He looked relaxed, almost careless — wearing a light gray suit that fit him well, paired with a white shirt left slightly open at the collar. It should have looked formal, yet on him it felt effortless. One hand slipped into his pocket as he approached, his eyes carrying the faintest smile, though the chill underneath never quite disappeared.
“Kailey stepped out already?” He paused briefly. “It’s fine. She has the keys. She’ll wait in the car p>
Ryan studied him carefully. The sharpness from earlier disappeared behind a composed mask. “You and Kailey seem rather close p>
Kyson’s brow lifted slightly. “She didn’t mention it?” His tone was mild, yet it carried weight.
𝘙𝗼𝘮an𝖼𝖾 а𝘯𝘥 𝘱as𝗌𝘪𝗈n 𝗼ո 𝗀𝖺𝘭ոоv𝘦𝗅ѕ.𝖼𝗈𝗆
Ryan gave a tight smile. “Let’s stop talking about her. I hope the cooperation between our companies goes well p>
Kyson let out a soft laugh and took a step closer, unhurried. “You don’t need to worry about the project. It will move forward smoothly. Consider it my way of thanking you for raising Kailey p>
Kyson’s words cut through Ryan like a blade, sharp and merciless. Kailey’s voice seemed to echo in his mind, a haunting refrain he couldn’t silence.
No. He refused to accept it.
When he looked up, his eyes were bloodshot, burning beneath the harsh lights. “What are you trying to say, Mr. Blake p>
Kyson didn’t bother clarifying. With a glance at his watch, he said coolly, “I’ll be speaking with your brother and sister-in-law about the marriage. Kailey’s their adopted daughter, after all. She’s waiting for me, so I’ll be leaving p>
Without another word, he strode past Ryan, every step unhurried and certain.
For a long moment, Ryan stood frozen, unable to move. When had things started to unravel like this? He remembered Kyson moving overseas with his family years back — there had been no news, no contact with Kailey since then. Was it possible their paths had only crossed again so recently?
A bitter laugh escaped him, low and cold, his eyes dark and swirling with confusion.
Meanwhile, Kyson scrolled through the flood of envious, half-bitter messages filling the group chat, grinning to himself. Lambert’s name kept popping up, eager for a chance to meet Kailey.
Kyson’s lips quirked as he typed back, “You’re welcome to meet her. Just make sure you bring a gift p>
After sending the message, he slipped his phone into his pocket and made his way to the parking lot. He climbed into the driver’s seat and closed the door. “Did I keep you waiting p>
“Not really. I just got here a few minutes ago.” Kailey glanced at him, then hesitated. “Did you see my uncle on your way out p>