Chapter 1078



Kallie, donning a shawl, headed downstairs without him.

Jake quickly followed, supporting her by encircling her waist with his arm. He knew she was exhausted and wanted her to rely on him for support as they walked.

Kallie, feeling a bit awkward, shot Jake a playful look but allowed him to help her.

On their way back, they ran into Lacey.

Lacey had been trying to meet with Jake since the previous day. She had attempted to visit his workplace, but the guards at the building entrance had denied her entry, even when she mentioned Elma as her reason for the visit.

The bodyguards had made it clear that if Lacey wanted to see Jake, she needed to submit a request approved by Leo. With no alternatives, Lacey had contacted Leo, only to be rebuffed as he cited his vacation to deny her request.

Pissed off, Lacey had pleaded, “It’s about Elma. Can’t you just approve it? I merely want to talk to Mr. Reeves. What harm could it do?”

Leo had responded, “I can’t approve of that. Mr. Reeves gave me the afternoon off. I’m not working right now. You’ll have to wait until I return to work. If it truly concerns Elma, suggest she call Mr. Reeves directly—he wouldn’t refuse.”

Clearly, that was not an option for Lacey, as she had fabricated the urgency about Elma to meet Jake. Despite this, she had persisted, resorting even to threats and bribes.

“I just want to discuss something with Mr. Reeves concerning my mentor. That’s all. Please, just approve it. If Mr. Reeves doesn’t want to listen, he can dismiss me.”

Still, Leo remained firm.

“This is not my working hour. I don’t engage in work-related matters now unless directly instructed by Mr. Reeves. You might ask him to command me to approve your request. That way, I couldn’t refuse.”

Enraged, Lacey challenged him.

“Ever pause to think why I turn to you? I couldn’t get in touch with Jake and came to find him in person, only to be rejected from getting into his workplace.” Lacey had tried calling and texting Jake but got no response. Jake had been unreachable since he immersed himself in work. Her only choice seemed to be approaching him directly. Lacey had earnestly implored Leo, resorting to every tactic. However, Leo had ended the conversation abruptly.

“I’m off work. If there’s nothing else, I need to go.” With that, Leo had hung up.

Lacey, almost overwhelmed by frustration, had managed to restrain herself. She had looked at the closed gate and the stern bodyguards before leaving reluctantly.

Yet, Lacey found herself back at the gate early the next morning, determined to see Jake.

Lacey had bet that Jake had been working in his workplace all night, and she was confident she’d find him there that morning. She planned to seize the opportunity to show concern, subtly reminding him of her presence.

But Lacey’s plans crumbled the moment she saw Kallie emerging beside Jake—wearing a nightgown.

Lacey’s face stiffened, her expression teetering between disbelief and forced composure.

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