Chapter 404
Chapter 404:
The redness in Ryan’s already bloodshot eyes deepened, his lips quivering as though the words themselves burned on the way out. After what felt like an eternity, he managed to rasp, “The two of you were never meant for each other p>
“Whether we’re meant for each other isn’t something you get to decide.” With a slow, deliberate motion, Kyson pulled his hand back. “If you hadn’t kept insisting she was just your niece, I might’ve actually seen you as a real rival. But you were the one who pushed her away, and now you’re the one chasing after her. You’d be smart to stop here. My patience isn’t exactly endless p>
Once Kyson walked off, Ryan remained where he was, rooted to the spot. Harsh reflections from the overhead lights pierced his eyes, yet he made no move to shield them. Time dragged on while he stood there unmoving, like a figure carved from stone. All the usual edge that defined him had drained away, leaving behind nothing but a hollow, desolate look in his gaze.
Pulling the car door open, Kyson slid into the driver’s seat and found Kailey already watching him with that calm, unwavering stare. A soft smile curved across his face as he reached out to pinch her cheek. “Have you been waiting long p>
With a small shake of her head, Kailey asked, “Should we head back p>
𝗡e𝗐 𝘸e𝗲𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘤h𝖺𝗽t𝖾r𝗌 oո
“Of course p>
Once the engine hummed to life, the city beyond the windows smeared into streaks of light and shadow. From the passenger seat, Kailey watched the police station recede in the side mirror, her thoughts drifting in uneasy waves. Justice had finally caught up with Olivia, and Ryan had at last seen through the illusion. She hoped her life would be peaceful from now on.
Yet the moment she and Kyson stepped through the front door, Devin’s call cut through the stillness, his voice tight with alarm. “Mr. Blake, we’ve got a situation p>
Kyson hurried straight to the company without wasting a second. Devin stood by the entrance, and the moment he caught sight of Kyson, he rushed over. “Ms. Evans is all over the internet right now. The news is spreading fast, and it’s not good. I’ve already asked the PR team to step in, but p>
It was obvious the other side had planned everything in advance. They had brought in online trolls from different countries, and because the posts were coming from various servers, controlling the situation had become extremely difficult.
Without saying much, Kyson took the tablet from Devin’s hand. “Did you file a police report p>
Devin blinked in surprise, realizing he had missed that step entirely. At once, he pulled out his phone and stepped aside to make the call.
Meanwhile, Kyson walked into his office, lowered himself into his chair, and opened his social media app. Every trending headline was tied to the Owen family, raising doubts about whether they had adopted Kailey only to marry her off to Ryan. Each post carried a bold red “explosive” tag that made the situation look even more dramatic.