Chapter 573
Chapter 573:
She had been awake through the night. Her face looked drained and pale, yet aside from the fatigue clinging to her features, her beauty remained impossible to ignore.
“Mr. Molina, you’ve become rather bold, showing up here in person. That confidence of yours is impressive p>
Gregg lifted his cup and took a slow drink. “Lyman and I are not strangers. Dropping by hardly seems inappropriate.” A relaxed smile followed. It was simply unfortunate timing that Lyman happened to be away.
“I suppose that’s fair.” Kailey’s gaze shifted to Shawn, who stood silently behind them. She had no idea what explanation he had used to dismiss the other guards. “Since that’s the case, stop circling the issue and get to the point p>
𝗜𝘯𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝖾 𝘳𝗈𝗆an𝖼𝖾 𝘰𝘯
“Ms. Evans, have you considered my suggestion?” Gregg lightly rotated the porcelain cup between his fingers. “I’ve heard Lyman is arranging for you to continue your studies overseas. But you should be aware that once you accept his support, you will remain within his reach — even abroad. My terms are different. If I help you, your location stays private unless you decide otherwise. That includes from Lyman p>
There was no hesitation in his voice, only certainty.
Kailey remained unconvinced. “You think you can go against Lyman p>
“Why couldn’t I?” Gregg lifted a brow. “If he has no idea where you end up, he has no reason to associate it with me. Where would the conflict come from p>
That logic held. Disputes only existed when there was exposure. If she vanished without leaving any trace, there would be no clash at all.
Kailey’s eyes narrowed slightly. “I still don’t understand your motive p>
“I already told you — this isn’t charity. It benefits me.” Gregg crossed one leg over the other. His appearance was refined and mild, though the gold-rimmed glasses added a subtle sharpness that hinted at calculation. He smiled faintly. “Miss Lawson seems to have developed some friction with you and caused you a fair amount of trouble. Think of this as my way of making amends on her behalf p>
The explanation sounded official and detached. Kailey didn’t accept it.
After weighing it carefully, she couldn’t come up with any alternative reasoning. The person backing Gregg was the chairman of Zenith Group — someone she had neither encountered nor even heard mentioned before. Why would someone of that standing involve himself with her? Was it truly because of Candice?
Kailey knit her brows. “I don’t need your help p>
“Why?” Gregg didn’t appear taken aback. “Would you mind explaining p>
“It’s straightforward.” Kailey lifted her shoulders slightly. “We barely know each other, and I’m hardly friendly with Miss Lawson. There’s no foundation for trust. I’ve known Lyman for years. I may not fully grasp his intentions, but I believe in who he is. If you were in my place, who would you rely on p>
That was her honest conclusion.
Gregg seemed to acknowledge the logic and fell quiet for a brief moment. Then he laughed softly. “So you’re unwilling to reconsider at all p>
“No.” Kailey had already decided. She turned toward Shawn. “Please escort Mr. Molina out p>
Shawn inclined his head and gestured politely. “This way p>