Chapter 168



Despite Sarah’s tears soaking the evening, Jake remained unmoved, his door firmly shut.

As the clock struck past midnight, Sarah’s cries dwindled to a weary silence.

Slumped against the cold floor, her gaze hardened with deep-seated bitterness. Did Jake really love her? Her heart sank under the weight of his indifference. How could he be so heartless?

Sarah’s mind raced for any reason behind Jake’s coldness toward her. Perhaps it was her own actions against Kallie that had turned him away. Could it be that Jake harbored feelings for Kallie, especially now that she was carrying his child? What role did that leave for her? Was she doomed to be the perpetual other woman, never to claim his name?

These thoughts swirled in Sarah’s mind, fear causing her body to shiver.

A shadow of spite flickered in her eyes. No, this couldn’t be her fate.

As dawn crept in, Edgar approached Sarah. “Miss Miller, Mr. Reeves was merely caught in a moment of rage. Please get up,” he said, extending a hand to help her.

Sarah’s face clouded over, yet curiosity got the better of her. “Did Jake send you?”

Edgar forced a smile. “Of course,” he lied.

A glimmer of relief passed through Sarah’s stern features.

Edgar muttered a curse under his breath. Jake was still seething over Sarah’s careless actions that had hurt Kallie.

Realizing that if they continued to ignore Sarah, she might catch on, Edgar decided to console her.

Once Sarah calmed down, she began to overreact again. “But I feel like Jake doesn’t even care about me. If he did, he’d come to me himself instead of sending you. Maybe he’s still angry and doesn’t want to be around me. If that’s the case, I might as well leave.”

“Please,” Edgar quickly intervened. “That’s not true. Mr. Reeves is upset, not because you did something intentionally wrong, but because you were thoughtless. Look, Mr. Reeves fell ill suddenly, and because of you, the whole city knows about it. You ought to see the bigger picture. What Jake needs is a partner who stands by him and helps manage things.”

Sarah’s eyes sparkled with sudden understanding.

“Edgar, are you being honest? Is this really what Jake wants?”

Edgar nodded firmly. “Absolutely.”

A blush tinted Sarah’s cheeks as she smiled brightly, her eyes glowing with joy. “So, that’s how he thought? I really messed up, didn’t I? I deserve some kind of punishment.”

Edgar fought back a grin. No wonder Jake called Sarah a moron. Such half-hearted words would only be believed by Sarah.

Unaware of Edgar’s amusement, Sarah was lost in her daydreams. Indeed, to stand by Jake’s side, she knew she had to be sensible.

Sarah resolved to better herself, to be the perfect partner for Jake, one who would never let him down.

Fueled by this thought, Sarah felt a surge of motivation.

A sudden idea struck her, and she approached Edgar with a bright smile. “Edgar, I went too far yesterday. Could you please take me to see Jake? I owe him an apology.”

Edgar caught the inquisitive look in her eyes but didn’t turn her down, responding with a magnanimous nod.

“Sure, I’ll take you up there now.”

Yet, Sarah hesitated. She took a step back. “Actually, forget it. I’m not quite presentable at the moment. I should head back, rest, and change.”

“Sure,” Edgar agreed, smiling.

Feeling upbeat, Sarah shared her thoughts, saying proudly, “I used to think that, although Jake trusts you, you lacked insight. You never seemed to make an effort with me. Now, I see you’re quite capable. I had thought about dismissing you once Jake and I were married, but I might just change my mind.”

Edgar’s lips twitched in response. Sarah expressed her arrogance with unmistakable poise.

Edgar flattered her. “In the past, I was less mature, but now I know whose advice truly matters. Miss Miller, may I have the chance to prove myself to you once more?”

Sarah tilted her head up, her demeanor arrogant. “Certainly.”

Edgar made a courteous gesture. “Then, may I have the honor of sending you back?”

Sarah, who had arrived in a state of panic and concern, now departed with her head held high, radiating confidence.

Edgar respectfully trailed behind her.

The chatter among those at the villa grew louder.

“Things are bound to change. Despite Mr. Reeves’ promise to his grandfather not to divorce, it seems inevitable now.”

“A mere marriage certificate cannot quench the fires of true love. Jake and Kallie were never meant to be.”

“Sarah’s from a rich family. Kallie simply doesn’t measure up.”

“After yesterday’s events, for Mr. Reeves, a man of little tolerance, to forgive Miss Miller? It must be love.”

At the front steps, Sarah halted Edgar’s progress. “You may leave now. My driver will be here shortly.”

With a nod of understanding, Edgar stepped aside but lingered at the corner, keeping an eye on Sarah discreetly.

Soon enough, a black sedan pulled up at the gate, and Sarah climbed inside.

Moments later, Edgar listened in on Sarah’s conversation via his earpiece, capturing every word.

Sarah failed to notice that as Edgar helped her to her feet, he had surreptitiously slipped a bug into her pocket. Overwhelmed by his words, she had temporarily forgotten everything else at that time.

At this moment, Sarah’s conversation with a man was transmitted clearly.

“How’s Jake doing?” the man asked, sounding nondescript and unmemorable. Edgar couldn’t immediately identify him, wondering if it was just one of the underlings.

“It seems to have worked. He’s never lost control like that in front of others before,” Sarah responded.

From the corner of his eye, the man watched Sarah. “Keep an eye on his condition. Report back to us promptly.”

Sarah nodded and then paused, her voice filled with concern. “I think we should keep Jake’s condition under wraps a bit longer. It’s better to wait until the dust settles. Jake started suspecting me because of my actions yesterday.”

The man scoffed at her worries. “If you’re hung up on romance, you’ll never be able to manipulate Jake effectively.”

Stung by his words, Sarah replied with firm logic. “He is looking out for me, so I need to do the same for him.”

The man laughed coldly. “Isn’t it a bit too late for such sentiments? Don’t forget, your family is also involved in this. When you agreed to drug Jake, did you consider the repercussions? Or were you just upset that he had feelings for someone else?”

At a loss for words, Sarah could only seethe in silence.

The man continued, “You will follow our instructions, understood?”

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