Chapter 599
In the rearview mirror, he saw Kyson leaning back with his eyes closed. He knew better than to think the man was asleep. With Kailey still missing, sleep wasn’t possible. At best, he was forcing his eyes to rest.
The black Cayenne cut through the rain-soaked streets, water splashing high on both sides.
In only a few days, the talk of the engagement had nearly vanished. Even though much of the news had been buried, a few daring reporters still lingered outside both companies, hoping to catch something worth printing.
As soon as the car stopped in front of the building, camera shutters began clicking.
Devin glanced toward them with a frown but didn’t slow down. He turned slightly. “Sir, we’re here.”
Kyson opened his eyes. A sharp light flashed through his bloodshot gaze. He stepped out of the car. Every stride carried a quiet threat.
He headed straight upstairs. No one dared block him. He reached the executive office and shoved the door open so hard it slammed against the wall before swinging back.
Candice looked up at the noise. The moment their eyes met, her body stiffened. She raised a hand instinctively, as if that could protect her. “Who let you in? Get out!”
“Get out?” Kyson let out a short, cold laugh. There wasn’t a trace of warmth in his expression as he walked toward her. “I’m here to ask you something. If I don’t hear the truth, I’m not leaving.”
Candice’s breathing grew uneven. Her eyes flicked toward the door behind him, measuring the distance, weighing whether she could make it. She already knew the answer. Even if she slipped out, he would find her.
She drew in a slow breath and forced her voice to steady. “I’ve told you everything. I called Kailey to ask why she wasn’t coming. Doesn’t she love you more than anything?” For a brief second, something shifted in Kyson’s expression. Candice caught it and let out a sharp laugh. “Looks like that wasn’t true. Kyson, she doesn’t want you anymore.”
His gaze darkened. The light in his eyes turned cold and heavy. “You know exactly what I’m asking.”
“I don’t,” Candice retorted, lifting her chin and holding his stare. “I have nothing else to say.”
There was no retreat left for her. The look on her face carried the tension of someone standing at the edge. “You agreed to the engagement for your own reasons. I understand that. But don’t try to pin this on me. If you think you can find something, then investigate. And even if you do, what changes?”
She let out a low, mocking breath. “You still won’t get Kailey back.”
The air around him seemed to freeze. “You’re brave enough to speak to me like this?” His voice dropped. “Are you that confident I won’t touch you? Or do you think you won’t end up in my hands?”
“You think I’m not scared?” Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring whatever else she was hiding. “Everyone knows how you operate. You never forget a grudge. You never follow the rules. So even though I hated Kailey, I did nothing to her.”