Chapter 206

“Silas–” Kelda carefully got to her feet.

“Are you going to come clean, or should I dig up the truth and show you the door?” Silas looked at Kelda with a steady gaze. “I know my wife well enough. She wouldn’t do anything to you. It’s you who’s giving her a hard time, right?”

“I, I…” Kelda felt a chill down her spine. “I’m sorry, Silas. I messed up!”

“Sorry to me?” Silas questioned, arching an eyebrow.

“No, not to you!” Kelda’s eyes darted to Calliope, filled with fear. “Calliope–”

“Hmm?” Silas raised a brow.

“Callie–” Kelda bit her lip, glaring at Calliope, but she didn’t dare say another word. She knew what kind of person Silas was. Even though her brother had sacrificed himself for Silas, earning her his favor, she understood Silas had his principles. Cross him, and she knew he’d not stand by her unconditionally.

From day one with Silas, she knew who he was. To stay in his good graces, she had to play her cards right and not overstep.

“Callie, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have thrown coffee at you or tried to frame you! Can you forgive me?”

Calliope shrugged, mildly surprised at Kelda’s quick admission of guilt.

“You think a simple ‘sorry‘ should suffice?” Silas asked coldly. “Isn’t that a bit too easy?”

Kelda’s face froze. She peeked at Silas, pouting, and muttered, “Then what should I do?”

“Agree to three conditions she sets,” Silas replied.

“What conditions?” Kelda asked, looking back at Calliope with mixed emotions.

“That’s for my wife to decide,” Silas said. “You mess up, and you face the consequences. Can you handle that?” Kelda puffed her cheeks, looking miffed at Calliope. “Fine! What do you want me to do?”

“I haven’t thought of anything yet, but I’ll let you know,” Calliope said with a sly smile.

“Exchange contact info. But don’t bother my wife unnecessarily. If she needs you, she’ll reach out,” Silas instructed.

Kelda was displeased, but with Silas siding with Calliope, she had no choice but to comply and exchange contact details.

Once they were done, Silas had Kelda clean up the spilled coffee and then guided Calliope to the conference room.

Kelda tugged Fagan’s sleeve confusedly. “Why’s Silas taking her to the conference room?”

“Most of the board members are here today, along with the top brass,” Fagan explained. “I reckon Mr. Myers wants to introduce his wife to everyone.”

He wanted to chuckle at how their usually aloof Mr. Myers had turned into a lovestruck fool. It seemed he was ready to give his heart and soul to his wife.

Still, Fagan trusted his boss’s judgment. Anyone he loved couldn’t be that bad.

“What?” Kelda gasped. “Silas is going to introduce her to everyone?”