Chapter 471
Chapter 471:
“Of course you don’t.” A theatrical sigh slipped out of Candice. “Someone raised in comfort would never understand p>
Kailey finally turned her head and studied her. Unease crawled through her chest because something about Candice felt wrong tonight. Amusement sharpened Candice’s smile when she caught the look. “We’re rivals in love, Kailey. Try not to fall for me p>
Kailey could not shake the belief that the woman was out of her mind.
“What exactly are you showing me?” she asked.
“You’ll understand in a moment p>
Movement still filled the site despite the hour. Workers who recognized Candice greeted her with respectful nods, and she answered with her usual detached calm. They halted in front of a bare concrete frame. Satisfaction flickered in Candice’s eyes when she glanced back. “Right here.” She disappeared inside and returned with something in her hand.
It looked like an external hard drive.
“Any idea what this is?” she asked.
Kailey pressed her lips together, saying nothing.
“It doesn’t matter. I brought you here to witness me erase what you’ve been chasing p>
Footsteps approached from behind. Alarm squeezed Kailey’s heart, and she turned sharply.
𝖲𝘢𝘃e 𝗒𝗼u𝗿 𝘧𝗮𝗏𝗼ri𝗍𝖾 ո𝗈v𝘦𝗅s 𝗈𝘯
A man stepped into view — likely Candice’s assistant — his gloved hands carrying a black bucket.
“Relax.” Faraway work lights slid by and cast odd flashes in Candice’s eyes. “I am not going to hurt you. Kyson would kill me if I touched you. I’m not that stupid. But Kailey, pay attention p>
She tossed the drive to the ground. The assistant tipped the bucket and drenched it.
The sharp hiss and rising smoke told Kailey it was acid.
“That sound is beautiful.” Pleasure softened Candice’s smile as she tilted her head. “You probably had no idea. That drive held the real footage of how the old man died. Destroying it feels like giving him a final farewell, doesn’t it p>
Shock widened Kailey’s eyes as she stared at her.
“Isn’t this entertaining?” Candice stepped forward until their faces nearly touched. “I love seeing you like this. It’s so much better than that stiff mask you wear p>
Laughter burst out of her as she leaned back and flicked her hand in dismissal, already walking away. “Daniel, handle the mess and escort our guest home. Make sure she arrives safely p>
Daniel Atkinson replied respectfully, “Yes, Miss Lawson p>
Ice settled in Kailey’s chest as her hands curled into fists at her sides.
She didn’t know what the drive had contained, yet if it carried the truth about the old man’s death, destroying it was the safest move. But why did Candice want her to witness it? Just because she disliked her?
Lunatic.
Daniel emptied the rest of the bucket. He peeled off his gloves with a snap and motioned to a worker nearby. “Chemical spill. Take care of it.” Authority flashed when he showed a badge, and the worker rushed to obey.
“Miss Evans, I’ll drive you home,” Daniel offered.
Kailey gave him a long look, then turned to leave. After a few steps, she stopped, fury finally overriding caution. “Is your boss out of her mind? Does she actually enjoy this p>