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Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Per Kylan's guidance, Katrina changed into an off-shoulder, knee-length, black gown. She put on a pair of sheer nylon stockings and her best red flars. She paired the look with a black shawl and then reapplied her makeup and styled her hair in a half updo. Kylan waited for her in the car this time, and she was thankful to have a moment to herself. She had no idea where they were going for her date, but based on her clothing, she could assume it was somewhere nice.

She reached the lobby of her building and was surprised to see Rylan standing near the fireplace. He turned at her approach, and she watched as he took her appearanor

"You look nice. Kate," he echoed his sentiment from one of her earlier dates, and she smiled,

"Thank you, Shall we go?" she asked him as she readjusted her shawl across her shoulders

"h's still raining ourside. Stay close to me." Kylan reached for her hand, and she held onto his in return.

He was right. It was sti raining steadily outside. She kept close to him as he instructed, and he guided her to the car. She bid Oscar a hello and be promptly took off in the direction of wherever it was they were going. "Are you hungry now, or would you prefer to eat later Kylan asked her from the seat next to h

her.

She shrugged her shoulders. "Whichever you prefer, Kylan, she responded with another smile.

Kylan nodded his head and looked out the window, one hand propped under his chin. "To the exhibit, Oscar" he instructed her driver.

"Exhibit" she asked Kylan curiously.

He didn't answer her, instead, he stared out the window of the car for the entirety of the drive.

Twenty minutes later, Oscar palled over and let her and Kylan out of the car. She stared up at the two-story, brick building she was near. It didn't look like anything of significance on the outside, and she wondered what kind of exhibit it could be

Kylan took her hand and began to lead her up the few steps to the front doors of the building. He gestured for her to go inside first, and she listened. He rested a hand on her lower back as she crossed the threshold into the building. She recognized what kind of exhibit it was immediately.

"An art exhibit?" She couldn't keep the excitement from seeping into her voice as she turned to look at Rylan

Rylan's face was neutral, but he wrapped an arm around her waist and guided

ed her further in.

It was a nice exhibit. The interior of the building echoed a modern industrial design, with exposed high beams made from a deep, cherry red. wood. There were several waiters walking around with full glasses of champagne, and she eagerly accepted a glass. Kylan refused, not to her surprise

shining on it specifically, effectively highlighting

slowly, taking care to look at the pieces carefully. She thrived in an environment such as this. Though, it didn't seem like something Kylan himself would particularly enjoy doing. It also

jazz playing in the background of

one particular painting, enjoying the rich lines

did you choose this place for our date?"

and she looked at him.

smiled at him. "I do, yes," she said almost

flush and looked back at the painting. Did she really come here only because

when

painting. "I don't think it's what you see,

Art is emotional. Each kind of art form, and each piece of artwork, evokes a different emotion," she tried to explain to

do you feel when you look at this one?" Kylan

the side a little bit as she pondered the painting in question. "I feel.. peaceful. The way the artist depicts such a serene and calm snowscape. It makes me wish I was there. It makes me long for

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p of coffee and

just exist" the was

and a book to keep me company. A place where I'm able to curl up with a blanket and a cup wistfully, allowing her mind to picture

painting. "It should be tea," he said, his

at him playfully. "Always with your tea," she replied with a small

me about more of the paintings" Kylan suggested, steering her

so, Katrina did. She lost track of time, going from one painting to the next and describing how each of thern individually made her feel. If Kylan was ever bored, he didn't act like it, nor did he say anything to suggest he would rather be doing something else

That was truly wonderful

-Thank you f

nodded wordlessly. He lightened his arm around her for a moment, before Oscar pulled over and ushered

didn't quite seem like his style, but she was too happy to indulge in a warm bowl of tomato bisque and a gourmet grilled cheese with pesto mayo. Kylan himself ordered a bowl of Italian

thank you for sticking up for me

like the most important thing in the world to tell Kylan of her gratitude. She knew how much he

for years. I'd have fired the lot of them, were it not for Ryan," Kylan responded, drinking the rest of his whiskey, and dabbing at his mouth

still. 1 appreciate it" she reiterated, toying aimlessly with her spoon in the remnants

it. Katrina. You're important to m- the company. You're important to Ross Corp.," Kylan said in a rush, clearing his throat and

say she was important to

for their meal and then helped her stand and put her

was comfortable, if not a little bit quiet. When Kylan helped