The Heiress Chooses Madness novel Chapter 186

Chapter 186

Chapter 186

Caleb let out a resigned laugh and nodded slowly Fine I’ll agree in your tesme

Money wasn’t an issue for him. It Kayla wanted a cut of the profits, he could afford to be general

He added. But

“But what?” Kayla’s shoulders tensed immediately.

Caleb chuckled and rose from his seat. He crossed the room until he stood directly in front of her, ther reached out and gave her shoulder a light pat.

He said. “It’s nothing serious. Your mother and I go way back. We’re the same generation. You don’t need to call me Mr. Hayes like everyone else does. Too formal. Just call me Caleb.

His expression softened. “And if you ever run into trouble–anything Jackson can’t or won’t help you with- come find me. I’m a hell of a lot more reliable than that hypocrite.

Kayla’s eye twitched. ‘Is he seriously trash–talking my father to my face right now?”

Then again, she’d just shown up on Caleb’s turf asking him to protect Bailee. He obviously knew her relationship with Jackson was strained. This shouldn’t feel that weird.

“Wait. She blinked. “That’s his condition? That’s it?‘

This wasn’t a condition. This was a gift falling straight from the sky. This wasn’t a condition. This was a gift falling straight from the sky.

“Deal,” Kayla said without hesitation. “I’ll be counting on you from now on, Caleb.”

When a powerful ally offers her their protection, she take it. She wasn’t stupid. Until she built up her own strength, clinging to someone like Caleb was just good strategy.

Before Kayla could celebrate, Caleb added, “Don’t get too excited. I have one more condition.”

Her eye twitched. ‘Could this man just spit it out already instead of dragging things out like some kind of drama queen?‘

Caleb caught her eye roll, and his brow twitched in response. ‘This girl has zero patience–just like Bailee, that ungrateful girl.’

He didn’t drag it out any longer. Running a finger along the side of his nose, he said in a low voice, “I want to see your mother.”

Kayla’s eyebrows shot up. “That’s it? But if he wants to see Mom, can’t he just go find her himself? Why does he need me to set it up? I came here behind Mom’s back–there’s no way I’m bringing him to her.‘

She couldn’t help herself. “Caleb, you’re not a three–year–old who needs help finding his way. If you want to see my mom, go see her. What, are you too shy at your age?”

Something flickered in Caleby’s eyes, and a faint flush crept across his face. His voice rose, “What are you talking about? Who’s shy?”

Caleb thought. This girl’s got a wicked tongue, Jackson’s genes at work–takes a perfect kid and gives her the mouth of a viper.

But his reddening ears gave him away. He sighed inwardly, ‘It’s not that I don’t want to see Bailee. I’m just abraid she won’t want to see me.‘

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