Chapter 518
Chapter 518:
“Am I not allowed to step away for a moment?” Kailey said coolly. “If that’s an issue, go report it to your boss. See how he feels.” She walked past them without another word and returned to the auction hall.
Since she hadn’t vanished, the guards wouldn’t risk stirring trouble or alerting Lyman.
Kailey focused on steadying her breathing as she moved forward. Once she sat down, Lyman glanced at her. “Why were you gone so long p>
“My stomach feels a little off,” she replied casually. She looked at him briefly, then turned her attention to the stage.
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Lyman’s gaze settled on her lips. His eyes narrowed.
For the rest of the auction, Kailey didn’t raise her paddle once. Lyman, on the other hand, purchased a diamond jewelry set for twenty million and announced it as a gift for her.
“It’s not a special occasion. Why buy this?” Kailey had no interest in luxury, and she especially didn’t want anything tied to him. “Save it for your future spouse. There’s no need to give it to me p>
Lyman’s expression darkened.
She braced for a sharp reply, but none came.
Relieved, Kailey kept a small distance between them as they headed toward the parking area. Lyman stopped suddenly. “Wait in the car p>
“Alright p>
He had plenty of secrets. Kailey had never felt the urge to dig into them.
As her figure disappeared from view, Lyman turned away and said quietly, “You can come out now p>
A tall figure emerged from the bend in the corridor.
Kyson stepped into view, his stride unhurried. The light failed to fully reach him, leaving most of his face concealed, with only the sharp outline of his features visible.
“You’re already here,” Lyman said evenly. “Why keep hiding p>
“If I’d come out earlier, you would’ve taken Kailey and left,” Kyson replied with a cold scoff.
The contrast between them was stark. Lyman carried a restrained, suffocating control. Kyson radiated a sharp chill that cut through the space without effort.
“I don’t understand why you insist on keeping Kailey close,” Kyson said. “Is it to fulfill some unachieved wish from your youth p>
Lyman had never lacked attention. Admiration had always followed him. Yet none of it mattered. Kailey had lodged herself in his life too early, too deeply — and until that unresolved weight was settled, no one else could take her place.
None of that showed on his face. “Is that all you came to say?” he asked.
“No.” Kyson moved closer.
They stopped just a short distance apart, nearly eye to eye. The tension between them tightened, heavy and volatile.
“I’m not worried about her safety while she’s with you. What I find strange is why you refuse to let me see her.” A trace of mockery surfaced in Kyson’s expression. “I don’t believe you’re honestly working with Candice. What are you actually planning p>
The last word faded into silence.
Lyman’s jaw hardened. After a long moment, his voice came out cold. “That’s none of your business. For both your sake and hers, don’t meet her in secret again. I won’t allow it to happen twice.” The swelling on Kailey’s lips had been impossible to ignore.