Kian knew what Camille meant to Yessica. Although he didn’t tell the truth, it wasn’t considered a betrayal to Camille, so it wasn’t deceiving Yessica.
After thinking about it, he said, “Well, don’t worry. I didn’t betray your Camille.”
“Hmph, you better not, or else I won’t spare you.” Yessica raised her hand and poked Kian’s face, then furrowed her brows and asked, “Why are you sweating so much?”
“I ran here because I was afraid you would be angry!”
“Who told you to keep it from me? You could have told me, and I wouldn’t tell Camille. Even though I have a good relationship with Camille, I wouldn’t disclose your work matters to her!”
Yessica actually understood Kian. If he had seriously told her that it was work-related and couldn’t be easily disclosed, she would have respected that. It was just that she just couldn’t hold back when it came to Camille. With anyone else, of course, she would have kept her lips sealed.
Kian comforted her for a while, saying all the right things. She nodded and promised not to tell Camille anything, then he let her go.
But Kian had no confidence because he understood Yessica was honest with Camille.
If that really happened, Kian could already imagine himself packing up and going home to retire.
He sighed silently and quickly called Ayan.
When Ayan answered the call, Kian immediately confessed everything that had just happened. After he finished speaking, Ayan on the other end of the line fell silent for a while. Kian could only say in a low voice, “Mr. Simpson, I’m sorry. I was too careless.”
“It’s useless to say that now. If you told her it was because of Preston, based on Yessica’s loyalty to her, I don’t think she would say much.”
“but Mr. Simpson, what if Yessica…”
“It doesn’t matter! If it really comes to that point, there’s nothing we can do. Just go back to Hance City before they come back,” Ayan calmly instructed.
Then he briefly asked about what had happened tonight. Ayan personally contacted Crystal as well. She provided the location and time for dinner without missing any details.
It left no room for loopholes and made it impossible to detect any abnormalities.
But it was too perfect, which made Ayan feel uneasy in an indescribable way.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath. The coldness in his eyes deepened. He remained silent for a while before saying calmly, “Go meet Molly. It seems like she needs help. See what you can do, as long as her requirements are not excessive.”
After Ayan finished giving orders, the call ended.
Once a doubt took root in the heart, it only grew stronger with time.
But now that Ayan couldn’t personally go to Flento City to resolve his doubts, he could only suppress his unpleasant feelings.
That evening, Camille and Yessica went to bed early, so she didn’t contact Ayan, which made him very dissatisfied, who was left alone at home.
But even if he was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do since she wasn’t around.
…
The next morning, Camille, Yessica, and Crystal returned to Hance City on the same plane.
Crystal joked, “It looks like we’re going to hitch a ride in Mr. Simpson’s car today.”
Yessica clapped her hands and said, “Great! With Mr. Simpson being my chauffeur, I can experience what it feels like to boss Mr. Simpson around.”
“Mr. Simpson has bought meals for you before. You’ve experienced it many times already. If he becomes your chauffeur, I bet you won’t dare to get in the car. Don’t believe me? Let’s make a bet!”
“Don’t provoke me. I love challenges. If it really comes to that point, I think I can handle it. I can brag about it with Kian for half my life.”
After all, having her boss as her chauffeur wasn’t such a bad thing!
Camille smiled faintly and said, “Since you put it that way, I’ll satisfy your curiosity. I’ll ask Mr. Simpson to come over and be your chauffeur. He can even drop you off at your doorstep and carry your luggage for you if you want.”
After speaking, Camille prepared to make a phone call, but Yessica hesitated immediately and said, “No no no! Forget it! I was joking! I think I can manage on my own. It’s too much trouble for Mr. Simpson. I’ll feel shy.”
Yessica’s sudden retreat made Crystal chuckle, “Can you at least have some backbone?”
“Kian works for Mr. Simpson, after all! What if I get him into trouble?”
Yessica pouted in exasperation. Mr. Simpson was Kian’s boss.
By the time the three of them returned to Hance City, it was nearly lunchtime. They were discussing grabbing a bite to eat before heading home when they walked out of the airport and spotted a familiar figure waiting for them.
Camille froze, completely taken aback. She had never expected him to show up.
She hadn’t planned on him picking her up since his job was already so demanding. If she wanted him to come, she would have let him know the night before.
On top of that, after learning about everything that she shouldn’t have known yesterday, she didn’t know how to face Ayan.
Even though their relationship wasn’t direct, she felt an inexplicable sense of doubt brewing inside her.
Camille took a silent breath, and the other two reacted with surprised gasps.
Yessica said in a low voice, “I’m taking a cab. I definitely don’t want to ride with Mr. Simpson.”
Part of Yessica’s fear stemmed from her own apprehension of Ayan, but another part was tied to what Kian had told her the night before, so she had no desire to face Ayan. She wanted to avoid any slip-ups or bad disguises that could implicate Kian.
She thought Kian hadn’t said anything about it, so she wanted to avoid any encounters with Ayan if she could.
Yessica pulled Crystal aside and said, “Let’s have a meal together instead. Since I don’t have any plans tonight anyway, why don’t I treat you?”
After speaking, she immediately waved goodbye to Camille and left with Crystal.
Their speed was so fast that Camille couldn’t react.
Seeing their fleeing figures, Camille felt helpless, then picked up her small suitcase and walked towards Ayan.
Ayan took her suitcase from her hand and held her other hand as they walked towards the parking lot together.
They walked quietly without saying a word.
They got into the car before Ayan fastened her seatbelt for her and then leaned over for a kiss that she couldn’t refuse.
The atmosphere in the car instantly heated up. Though they had only been apart for one night, it felt as if a century had passed.
Not long ago, they had avoided each other for several days to throw off Preston’s suspicion. Although he would occasionally sneak over at night to see her, there were times when they wouldn’t meet for two or three days. And now, after just one day away on a business trip… he was being so clingy.
Camille lightly pressed her lips together, wrapping her arms around his neck as she whispered, “Why do you seem like a different person? Mr. Simpson, I was only gone for a day and a night. Is it really necessary for you to be this clingy? You’re acting more like a child than Timothy!”