Chapter 488
Chapter 488:
She refused to take his arm again. Lyman didn’t seem annoyed. When an acquaintance asked about it, he answered smoothly, “Young ladies have their moods. Please excuse her p>
Kailey rolled her eyes and slipped away from him. Glass of juice in hand, she retreated to a quiet corner.
These events were essentially platforms for industry leaders to socialize and expand their networks. The lounge area sat in relative stillness, and many of the women had drifted there with little else to do.
She hadn’t been sitting long before someone approached.
“Hello p>
The woman wore bright makeup and striking red lips, her burgundy waves spilling around a beautiful face. Her gaze flicked briefly to the guards standing behind Kailey before she smiled and sat down. “Are you by yourself too? Do you mind if I stay p>
Kailey returned the smile. “I don’t mind.” Refusal would have changed nothing anyway — this wasn’t her place to shoo anyone away.
Relief slipped from the woman in a soft exhale as she took a sip of her drink. Curiosity lowered her voice. “Can I ask you something? What exactly are you to Lyman? I overheard people saying you’re his girlfriend p>
Understanding clicked instantly. This woman was one of Lyman’s admirers.
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗻
Kailey shook her head. “No way. I’m married to his friend. My husband worries he’s too lonely, so he asked me to help find him someone suitable. Honestly, I think you’d match him perfectly p>
Hope burst across the woman’s face. “You really believe that p>
“I do.” Kailey turned toward her fully. “I know a little about compatibility and star charts. From what I can see, the two of you fit together almost perfectly p>
Excitement rushed into the woman’s breathing. She offered her hand. “Jessica Morrison p>
“Kailey Evans p>
The clasp of their hands carried the quiet weight of a pact.
Conversation stretched on after that, and Jessica fired question after question about Lyman. Truth mixed with invention as Kailey answered each one without hesitation. When they finally stood to part, Kailey even gave Jessica her address. “My husband is traveling for work right now, so I’m staying there alone p>
Curiosity sparkled in Jessica’s eyes. “Will Lyman be there too p>
Delight burst out of her in a bright laugh. “Kailey, we’re definitely becoming friends. I promise I’ll visit you soon p>
Kailey genuinely hoped she would.
She remembered Kyson’s words: If you’re bored, go give Lyman a hard time. With Kyson backing her up, she wasn’t afraid of offending him.
On the way back, Lyman noticed her lifted mood and asked flatly, “Did you make a new friend p>
He had been watching Kailey and had naturally seen her talking with the woman.
Lightness filled her reply as she leaned back in her seat. “She’s wonderful. Would you like me to introduce you sometime p>
A faint twitch touched his eyebrow. Silence served as his answer. Refusal hung plainly in the air.
Amusement tugged at Kailey’s lips. Before, his cold demeanor might have intimidated her. Now, it just seemed like an act.