Chapter 502
Chapter 502:
Kailey’s breath caught at the sound of Zaria’s name. She hurried to speak, but from the corner of her eye she caught Lyman’s hard expression. There was no way he would permit her to contact Zaria. “Tell her I’m safe,” she said quietly. “I just can’t manage company matters right now p>
Suspicion flickered through Gregg’s eyes, and he didn’t bother hiding it. “You strike me as someone devoted to your work. Why can’t you handle company affairs now p>
Bitterness rose in Kailey’s chest. She wanted to manage it. She simply wasn’t allowed to.
Confusion stayed written on Gregg’s face while he waited, and the look unsettled her. What was he puzzled about? Could it be that he was unaware of what Candice had done?
“That isn’t your concern,” she said coldly. “Just deliver the message p>
𝘙o𝗆𝗮nсе ո𝗈vel𝗌 𝘰𝗻
She turned to leave, but Gregg suddenly said, “No wonder you suit Mr. Blake p>
“What?” Kailey frowned.
Gregg chuckled. “You’ve got a new man beside you, and Mr. Blake has been seen with another woman. You two are the perfect match.” He nodded politely at Lyman and left.
A dazed stillness held Kailey in place. Recovery came only after a long pause. She turned to face Lyman. “What did he mean?” She needed to know what Gregg had meant about Kyson being seen with another woman.
Lyman kept his eyes on her, and silence settled over him instead of a reply.
“Why do you keep quiet p>
Red crept into Kailey’s eyes. She pressed her teeth into her lower lip, and before he could answer, she marched ahead as if something were pushing her from behind. Without hesitation, she slipped into the nearest shop and made straight for the counter. “I need to use the computer p>
Her request shocked the sales clerk, who froze before speaking. “Miss p>
“Let me use the computer, and pack every bag on that row for me. The man by the door will handle the payment p>
Joy spread across the clerk’s face. She rushed to hand over the computer, then hurried outside to confirm. “Sir, the woman said p>
“Do as she says.” Lyman showed no desire to deal with it himself and motioned for the bodyguard behind him to step in.
His attention stayed locked on Kailey at the counter. She looked ready to snap. Her eyes stayed red, and her hands fumbled while she worked, staring at the screen without blinking.
Several mistakes appeared as she tried to type the name Kyson Blake, and each error forced her to start over.
She refused to believe Kyson would ever betray her — yet Lyman and Candice shared the same cruel streak. If they had managed to trap her, using the same trick on Kyson wouldn’t be difficult. Candice might be holding her as leverage, and every dark possibility felt terrifyingly real.
Before she could think further, a flood of gossip headlines crowded the screen.
Images taken across Ustuijan appeared one after another — busy streets, glittering parties, polished office towers. Each photo looked sharp and deliberate. The camera angles flattered Kyson and Candice in every frame, and together they resembled a flawless couple. Physical distance remained between them in the pictures, yet the closeness carried a meaning that friendship alone couldn’t explain.