Chapter 453
Chapter 453:
Without another word, Linda guided Candice straight into her office.
“Wow.” Zaria suddenly popped back into view. “Is this what they call beating someone at their own game p>
Kailey nodded. “Exactly.” And it had worked perfectly.
That routine showed up the next day and repeated itself the day after. Whenever Candice appeared, Linda followed close behind with polite questions and eager interest. Candice grew visibly frustrated but couldn’t refuse. In the end, she stopped showing up altogether.
Relief softened Kailey’s shoulders, and gratitude colored her voice when she thanked Linda in private.
“The credit isn’t mine.” A knowing look crossed Linda’s face. “Someone simply hates seeing you troubled p>
Warmth filled Kailey’s smile at the hint.
Freed from constant interruptions, the team’s efficiency shot upward. After an afternoon spent settling the project’s creative plan, Kailey leaned back and slid the pen from her hair. “We’re done for today. Everyone, get some rest and come back fresh tomorrow p>
One by one, her coworkers filtered out while she gathered her things. Zaria stepped out of her office and leaned close. “Got plans tonight p>
𝗝𝘰in 𝗼ur 𝘤𝘰m𝗺𝗎ni𝘁𝗒 𝘰ո
“Why p>
“Have dinner with me.” Excitement brightened Zaria’s tone. “Remember the guy I mentioned before, the one I called a perfect catch? He invited me out again. After what happened last time, I still don’t know how to read him. Come along with me. Please p>
Memory clicked into place for Kailey. “Do you actually like him p>
“A little p>
“If it’s only a little, why spend energy trying to understand him p>
“Because he’s wealthy,” Zaria replied without hesitation. “At the end of the day, all men are the same. I’ve finally met someone with money, and I don’t want to waste the opportunity p>
Kailey studied her, saying nothing.
“Mr. Blake is the exception, of course.” Zaria tugged lightly on Kailey’s arm. “Come on. Do this for me p>
Unable to resist her persistence, Kailey relented.
Zaria slipped into the passenger seat of the Maserati and clicked her seatbelt into place with visible excitement. A small plan sparkled behind her cheerful mood — arriving a few minutes late and letting him notice Kailey’s car might quietly raise her worth in his eyes.
Completely unaware of Zaria’s quiet plotting, Kailey sent Kyson a quick message before steering toward the restaurant.
Just before they reached the entrance, Zaria checked her phone and suddenly spoke up. “Hold on for a second p>
Puzzlement crossed Kailey’s face. “What are we waiting for p>
“Just listen to me,” Zaria answered, gesturing toward the road. “Drive around once more. We should circle back before we head in p>
Doubt lingered in Kailey’s mind, yet she followed the request without arguing. After one more loop around the block, they reached the entrance again just as a black Cayenne glided to a stop beside them.
A bright grin appeared as Zaria lowered her window. “Good evening, Gregg p>
Curiosity guided Kailey’s eyes toward him, and she found herself meeting a steady gaze. She gave a small nod and eased the car into a proper space.