Chapter 186



Everyone glanced around, their faces marked by hesitation.

Sarah’s anger surged as she pivoted sharply to confront her servants. “How did Irene manage to get in here? Didn’t I instruct you to watch her closely? You’re all utterly incompetent!”

The servants quaked under her glare, and one of them replied, “Miss Miller, she slipped in through the back door. We never thought she’d discover it. And we believed Mr. Reeves had escorted her away, so we assumed he…”

Sarah’s fury escalated, and she struck the servant who had spoken earlier. “Are you suggesting Jake intentionally allowed her entry to shield Kallie?”

The servant, clutching her reddened cheek, was both frightened and indignant, shaking her head emphatically. “It has nothing to do with Mr. Reeves. I must have misunderstood!”

Irene watched as Sarah lost her composure. She sneered, “What’s the matter? Did you orchestrate this entire affair to ruin Kallie? Are you frightened now?”

Boiling with anger, Sarah tilted her head back defiantly. “Orchestrated? I’m clueless about what you’re implying. Even if we can’t do anything to her, she’s still a homewrecker. That man’s wife is present. If we can’t address it, surely his wife will handle it.”

Being cued, the woman, now filled with newfound courage, declared her stance boldly. “I’m not scared! Go on and call the cops. Broadcast it for all I care. She was the one trying to sleep with my husband. She’s the one who should feel embarrassed! Show everyone the kind of person she is!”

As the woman moved toward Kallie, she hurled insults. She seemed to have nothing to fear.

Meanwhile, Irene was growing increasingly nervous, puzzled as to why Brent hadn’t shown up yet.

The chaotic scene was interrupted by a sharp cry from a child, which redirected everyone’s attention to the entrance. They noticed a senior man firmly grasping a child’s wrist.

The child, displaying a mix of fear and defiance, struggled to escape the senior man’s strong hold but to no avail.

Overcome by frustration, the child started crying and began to shout obscenities at the senior man, shocking the onlookers with his harsh language.

“Who does this child belong to? Such offensive language at such a young age.”

“It’s clear he lacks proper upbringing.”

Sarah caught a clear glimpse of the child’s face and flustered. She waved her hand in exasperation and yelled at her bodyguards, “What are you waiting for? This place is a disaster, and clearly, this old man and the kid are out of place. Just get them out of here!”

“No, I’m exactly where I need to be,” the senior man countered. To everyone’s surprise, he spoke, since Sarah had employed him believing he was mute.

The senior man’s voice was loud and distinct, a stark contrast to his silent demeanor before. Adjusting his hearing aids, he added, “I’m well aware of what’s going on here. There’s a girl being unjustly blamed. If you’re wondering why she was in this room, ask this boy.”

At the sound of the disturbance, Kallie peered through the crowd and spotted them. Her excitement peaked. She clutched Irene’s hand and gestured frantically, explaining that she had brought the boy here to rest when he accidentally splashed water on her, causing her to faint.

Realization dawned on Irene, who was taken aback. “So, Sarah used a child to set this up against you?”

Kallie gave a resigned smile in response. Because the plot involved a child, she had never suspected a trap and had walked straight into it.

Sarah interrupted the senior man with a raised voice. “Who the hell do you think you are? Just a deaf old man! I get that you pity Kallie because she can’t speak, but she did something disgraceful, and everyone saw it with their own eyes.”

The senior man remained composed. “I saw everything with perfect clarity. This young woman prevented a man from harming his wife. Afterward, the wife asked the young lady to take care of this boy. This very kind young lady brought the boy here for some rest, and then this whole misunderstanding occurred. If you doubt my words, feel free to ask the boy himself.”

The senior man turned a stern gaze toward the boy. “Today, you’re going to learn an important lesson. Children who lie might just find themselves spirited away by the devil.”

The child caught the sternness in the senior man’s gaze and began to shake, speaking in a timid, childish voice.

“It was… She brought me here to rest, and then she fell.”

“If you’re still not convinced, go ahead and call the police. Let’s see whether you’re slandering an innocent girl or coercing a child to lie,” the senior man added.

Sarah was taken aback. She had never imagined that this deaf senior man could defend Kallie so effectively and logically at this moment.

Sarah had brought this senior here specifically to embarrass Kallie and make a mockery of her at the party.

Yet, the plan had spectacularly backfired.

Refusing to let this chance escape, Sarah fixed the senior man with a frosty glare and began her threats.

“Think carefully, old man. Before I brought you in, you were a homeless man, starving and shivering in the cold. I gave you a decent life. You’re aware of who I am. Do you really intend to oppose me?”

The senior man was unfazed and responded, “Miss Miller, to clarify, I didn’t join you of my own free will. I’m old, and my mind isn’t as sharp as it once was, but that won’t make me hold you accountable for bringing me here without informing my family and friends. Secondly, I’m grateful for your hospitality, but I refuse to be part of your schemes to humiliate others. And finally, there’s no point in trying to intimidate me with your status. If you believe you can hurt me, feel free to attempt it.”

Sarah’s anger flared at the senior man’s defiance. “This crazy old man must be out of his mind again! Perhaps his brain is playing tricks!”

A servant hastily intercepted the enraged Sarah, whispering urgently, “Miss Miller, this plan didn’t work. We should consider our next move. There will be other chances to handle this old man. There’s no need for a confrontation here, in front of everyone.”

Taking a deep breath to suppress her burning fury, Sarah turned to Kallie and Irene, managing a strained smile. “It appears there’s been a misunderstanding. My apologies for the confusion. Let’s leave this place!”

With these words, Sarah lifted her skirt and strode off, her expression turning grim the moment she raced away.

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