Chapter 96
Chapter 96:
Zaria just stared in disbelief. “Kailey, you’re not even twenty-one yet. You already have a fiancé, and meanwhile the rest of us are still trying to figure out dating p>
A quick, cheerful glance from Kailey followed. “Don’t say that. I just happened to meet the right person at the right time. Honestly, I don’t think marriage is such a big deal on its own. What matters is living the way you want p>
Zaria gave a soft sigh. “That’s true, but most people can’t ignore what everyone else thinks. Ever since I finished university, people have been pushing me to settle down p>
One story led to another, and Zaria launched into her most bewildering blind date experiences. Marriage wasn’t off her radar—finding someone genuinely decent was simply proving harder than expected.
Kailey hadn’t lived through any of it herself, but everything Zaria described sounded like scenes lifted straight from a drama. She offered what reassurance she could. “When there’s no real spark with someone, it only means they aren’t the right match. I truly believe the right person is out there for you. You just have to trust that you’ll find someone who actually connects p>
“Honestly, I’ve stopped expecting too much. Whatever happens, happens.” Zaria’s expression shifted with a spark of curiosity. “So when do I get to meet this fiancé of yours p>
Caught off guard, Kailey answered honestly. “He’s actually busier than I am. But next time he has a free evening, I’ll have him join us for dinner p>
They kept talking and swapping stories until they finally reached the restaurant.
𝘚hа𝗋𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝗿 𝘵𝗵𝗈𝘶g𝘩𝗍𝘴 о𝗻
Dana still hadn’t arrived, but a message came through instructing them to go inside first.
Zaria raised an eyebrow after reading it. “She wants us to walk in without her? Something doesn’t feel right. We should wait and go in together p>
Another ten minutes passed before Dana finally appeared, dressed in a sharper business suit. Her expression soured the moment she saw them still standing outside. “Why are you two still out here? I told you to go in. If the client gets impatient, who do you think gets the blame p>
Kailey pressed a hand to her stomach and managed a sheepish grin. “Sorry. My stomach started acting up. Zaria went to find something for it p>
Beside her, Zaria fought to keep a straight face. Honestly, Kailey deserved an award for that.
“Enough. Just get inside, and whatever you do, don’t embarrass me,” Dana said impatiently, entirely unaware of the glance the two exchanged behind her back.
The stakes were high tonight. This client was a significant one for Fantasy Fusion. Word around the industry was that the man in charge had a reputation for pushing boundaries and using his position freely.
Dana had done her research—she had chosen Kailey and Zaria deliberately.
Securing this partnership could mean greater trust from her boss, and possibly a promotion.
A waiter appeared and guided them toward a private dining suite, his tone politely measured. “Mr. Holt is waiting. Right this way p>