Chapter 996
Chapter 996:
As Austin departed, Ryann remained lost in thought. Yelena called her name a few times, but she didn’t respond.
Coulson observed her intently. “Ryann, are you alright? If you’re too tired, you should get some rest p>
Ryann snapped back to reality, frustration evident in her voice. “I’m fine p>
Yelena eyed her with concern. “Ryann, you don’t look well. How about I take you home to rest p>
After a moment of hesitation, Ryann relented. “Then… okay p>
Coulson shot Ryann a subtle warning glance, but she pretended not to notice and left with Yelena.
Once outside the office, Yelena turned to her friend with a serious expression. “Ryann, are you hiding something from me p>
It wasn’t a mere suspicion—Yelena looked as though she already knew the truth.
Ryann’s defenses crumbled, and she sighed, her voice laced with regret. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have lied to you p>
Before she could finish, Coulson appeared. The sight of him made Ryann stiffen, her words dying on her lips.
“Coulson? Why are you here?” Yelena asked.
Coulson met her gaze with an uncharacteristically solemn expression. “Ryann, Yelena, I need to apologize p>
Ryann blinked in surprise. Was he about to reveal the truth?
It made sense—Yelena was sharp. Even if Coulson remained silent, she would likely piece everything together. Perhaps honesty was the best option.
Coulson exhaled and spoke carefully. “Yelena, the reason I orchestrated this was to make Ryann rely on me and recognize my capabilities. I never expected things to spiral out of control p>
Yelena stood frozen, her mind processing the revelation. She turned to Ryann. “So, Ryann, when you mentioned an ‘important person to Coulson’ last time… was it you p>
Yelena stared at Ryann, who stood stunned. Ryann’s mind went blank, unsure whether she had heard correctly.
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“Yelena, do you know any good ear doctors? I think I need my hearing checked p>
Ryann’s bewildered expression was truly amusing, and it was clear that she was equally perplexed.
Yelena chuckled. “Don’t worry, Ryann. Your ears are perfectly fine p>
Then she looked at Coulson with an amused smile. “I always thought you and Ryann made a good pair. I didn’t expect you to actually have feelings for her. Now you’ll have to work hard for her forgiveness—she won’t make it easy p>
Coulson sighed, a flicker of helplessness in his eyes. “I’ll do my best p>
Yelena took a step back. “Then I’ll leave you two to it p>
Yelena, not wanting to be a third wheel, made a swift exit, leaving Coulson and Ryann alone.
Ryann’s eyes burned with intensity as she turned to Coulson.
“Coulson!” she snapped. “What the hell is this supposed to mean p>
Coulson winced. “I’m right here—no need to shout. My ears hurt p>
Ryann’s fury only grew. “Why did you say all that to Yelena? Don’t tell me you actually want to be my boyfriend p>
Coulson met her glare, helplessness flickering in his eyes once more.
“What if I told you that you were the one I truly loved all along, and Yelena was just an excuse to make you jealous?” Coulson’s gaze locked onto Ryann’s, his eyes a storm of emotions beneath the calm facade.