Chapter 319
Chapter 319:
Kailey had just wrapped up a meeting with two designers. She stood by the window with a cup of coffee, giving herself a brief moment to breathe.
“Kailey,” he called out.
She turned around. The same boy Kyson had dragged away earlier. Back again.
She looked at him calmly. “That bored already? Or is the hotel Wi-Fi too slow p>
“I hate that look on your face,” Benny said, staring straight at her. There was no teasing in his tone this time. “Whenever you wear that look, you look like a scheming woman p>
Kailey let out a soft laugh. “Well — that isn’t your business. What exactly are you angry about p>
Benny didn’t answer. His gaze stayed on her, sharp and unblinking. After what felt like a full minute, he finally spoke, his tone flat. “I had no idea you’re with Kyson. And I definitely didn’t expect him to take you this seriously. If you want my honest opinion, you’re not worthy of him p>
Her smile didn’t drop. It widened instead. “Do I need your opinion p>
“You won’t stay by his side for long p>
𝖠𝗱𝖽𝗂сt𝗂𝘷𝗲 𝘯𝗈𝘷𝖾𝗹𝘴 𝘰𝗇 𝘨𝘢ln𝘰vе𝗅ѕ.cо𝘮
That did it. The ease left her face little by little. His words weren’t careless anymore — they were deliberate. Even if he were Kyson’s real brother, he wouldn’t have the right to say something like that.
She steadied herself and asked calmly, “Do you read fortunes now p>
Benny paused. Something unreadable flickered in his eyes. No, he wasn’t a fortune teller. He had no proof or logic to support what he felt. Still, his instincts kept nagging at him. Something about the two of them together didn’t sit right.
After a moment, he lifted his chin. “Your family situation is messy. And your own problems aren’t resolved p>
“That’s true,” Kailey replied, her smile turning colder. “And what does that change p>
Her refusal to back down only fueled his irritation. He gave a short scoff. “Only someone like Kyson, who doesn’t always see through people, would fall for that act of yours. I’m warning you — if you hurt him, I won’t let it slide p>
Kailey had to fight the urge to roll her eyes. He wasn’t much younger than her, yet he acted like a self-appointed guardian. Unbelievable.
Over the next few days, Benny stuck close to Kailey. He claimed he needed to observe her properly and make sure she wasn’t going to cause trouble for Kyson. If Kyson hadn’t stepped in, Benny probably would have tried to move straight into their home.
Kailey actually found that thought funny.
“What did you do to him?” she asked, standing by the second-floor window as the car lights disappeared down the road. “He’s ridiculously attached to you. He acts like he’s guarding something precious p>
Kyson reached for her and pulled her in, brushing a quick kiss against her lips. Instead of answering, he shifted the topic. “When’s Quentin coming back p>
“Huh p>
“So he can take Benny away p>
Kailey studied his blank expression and couldn’t help smiling.
Kyson always looked annoyed whenever Benny was around, but she could tell there was more beneath it.