Chapter 625
Chapter 625:
Seeing Cayson about to approach them, Callum quickly grabbed his arm. “What are you doing p>
Cayson answered with determination. “I’m going to say hello p>
Callum shook his head. “Yelena parted with him near the company. Doesn’t that suggest she doesn’t want us involved yet? Maybe she doesn’t like him that much. If you go over now, aren’t you just confirming they’re in some kind of relationship? She’s young, and she should enjoy her life and make more friends. Let’s just wait until she’s ready and brings someone home p>
Understanding dawned on Cayson immediately. Cayson realized the wisdom in Callum’s words. Without that advice, he might have rushed over impulsively to confront Austin.
“What are you staring at? Let’s go,” Callum said, already turning away, but not before casting another glance back at Yelena and Austin.
He muttered to himself, “Why does that guy look familiar, though p>
Callum’s gaze kept wandering toward Yelena and Austin, as though he were trying to untangle some knotty thought.
Eventually, Callum and Cayson decided against interrupting Yelena. With a knowing nod to each other, they quietly slipped away. But the idea brewing in Callum’s mind refused to be shelved. The urge to share the news with someone grew too strong to ignore.
Fishing his phone from his pocket, Callum dialed his wife.
Calls from Callum at odd hours were rare—practically unheard of unless something critical was in the works.
When Donna answered Callum’s unexpected call, a jolt of worry shot through her. Her voice, taut with concern, betrayed her unease. To her astonishment, Callum greeted her with an unexpectedly cheerful tone. “Honey, I spotted Yelena today—with her… friend p>
Donna exhaled in relief, her worry melting into curiosity. Perking up, she asked eagerly, “Oh? Do tell me everything p>
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀꞉ⅽ𝗈𝗆
With a grin so wide it could split the moon, Callum launched into a vivid play-by-play, his words infused with amusement. It was clear from his tone that he was enjoying the moment immensely.
However, his storytelling hit a snag when he felt a sharp, judgmental glare slicing through the air.
He glanced over to see Cayson staring daggers at him. After he ended the call, Callum smirked mischievously. “You’re just jealous that I have my girl to call and share things with while you don’t,” he remarked, aiming the verbal jab straight at his son.
“Excuse me?” Cayson’s voice pitched up indignantly. “Did you really just say I was jealous p>
“Did I stutter?” Callum chuckled, leaning into the banter. “Face it. Time’s ticking, and you’re still flying solo. Meanwhile, Yelena—who’s leagues younger than you—already has someone special. Makes me wonder sometimes p>
“Wonder what, exactly?” Cayson scoffed dismissively, a smug grin tugging at his lips. “It’s just a girlfriend. I could have one—or a dozen—whenever I feel like it p>
Callum laughed, shaking his head. “Sure, keep dreaming, Casanova p>
Cayson let out another derisive snort, his confidence unshaken. A girlfriend? How hard could it really be to get one?
Yelena and Austin remained blissfully unaware of the playful sparring between Callum and Cayson. Their attention was wholly absorbed in one another, as if the rest of the world had melted away.
As they approached the sleek facade of the Harris Group building, Yelena halted. Turning to Austin, she offered a polite yet neutral smile. “Thank you for walking me back. This is where I leave you.” Her voice was steady, and her expression revealed no traces of reluctance or hidden sentiment.
Austin forced a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “It’s my pleasure. Just something I ought to do,” he replied, his deep voice carrying a quiet warmth.