Chapter 1043



While Lacey’s words seemed to make sense, filling Kallie with mixed feelings, Kallie still stood her ground.

“As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t accept others’ narratives of my past. I’m confident I can unearth those memories myself.”

At Kallie’s firm stance, Lacey shifted her strategy.

“Don’t you want to see Clayton? He’s just narrowly avoided a fatal situation with Jake. When he was close to death, you were elsewhere with another man. How could you be this shameless?”

Kallie was baffled.

“Why would he face such peril?”

Lacey’s expression hardened.

“Your discord with Jake in the past was no secret, marked by frequent clashing, including business battles between the Nixon Group and the Reeves Group. Jake might not be able to do anything to you, but Clayton was vulnerable.”

Kallie’s lips pressed tightly together as she remained silent, her eyes swirling with emotion.

Lacey, lowering her voice, continued, “I am privy to these matters because I am Mr. Reeves’ confidante. Others are aware of some of these details. Feel free to verify. Kallie, think carefully before reaching a decision.”

With these words, Lacey let go of Kallie’s hand.

Shock still gripped Kallie, her thoughts spinning. Why would Jake want Clayton dead? Could she trust Lacey’s words? Lacey’s knowledge of Clayton being her ex-husband seemed to indicate that Lacey knew about her past. Moreover, Lacey’s serene manner suggested no concerns about Kallie digging deeper. Maybe Lacey was indeed telling the truth.

After Kallie, troubled, walked away, Lacey looked around to make sure she was alone before making a call to Clayton.

“I’ve filled her mind with those words. You should find a way to see her.”

Meanwhile, at the Nixon Group, Calvin received a new message. It was a recording from a recent call.

Playing the recording, Calvin realized it had come from a recent call on Lacey’s phone, the one he had previously bugged. She had likely used her backup phone the past few days and only shifted back to her usual device upon her return to Burmoos.

While the bug Calvin had planted on Lacey’s phone granted him the ability to hear the other side’s words, the other end of the line didn’t say a word.

Calvin attempted to trace whom Lacey had called but found the number no longer existed, showing how cautious the other party was.

Lacey was heard saying, “I’ve told her everything. Arrange a meeting at the Reeves’ place. Jake’s vigilance makes it tough. I can’t assist you. You must find a way.”

Calvin repeated these words to himself, trying to decipher their meaning. Who was this mysterious individual Lacey had reached out to? Who was the “her” Lacey referred to? And who was expected at the Reeves’ residence?

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