Chapter 189



When Boris made that statement, the crowd erupted into chaos.

“What secrets? What is he talking about?”

“Seriously, can’t this guy just get to the point?”

“He’s just trying to stir up trouble. Kallie already mentioned she isn’t close to Boris.”

“Are you kidding me? Even if they aren’t close, Kallie is well-connected with the Hayes family. I’ve always believed she’s no ordinary woman.”

Eyes filled with curiosity, gossip, and suspicion all directed at Kallie.

Sarah stirred the pot further. “What secrets are you referring to, Mr. Guzman? Be careful with your accusations in such a large crowd. It won’t look good if rumors start to spread.”

Unable to contain her frustration, Irene snapped, “Enough with the games! If you want to spread rumors, think of the repercussions. Mr. Hayes considers Kallie almost like a sister.”

Irene’s words were a clear warning to Boris.

Boris understood the implication, but clenching his teeth, he countered, “I’m only speaking the truth. Kallie has been involved in numerous dubious activities under the Hayes’ roof. My cousin shields her, oblivious to her real character. I wouldn’t have believed it myself had I not accidentally witnessed it. It’s repulsive to think that Kallie, who seems so gentle, could be involved in such deeds.”

Irene rolled her eyes and uttered, “Kallie, let’s just leave.”

galnσνels.c○m hosts fresh updates But Kallie shook her head. She had realized something. Sarah and Boris were conspiring against her. They had laid a trap. Whether she stayed or left, the result would be the same. It was better to confront the situation head-on than to later discover how much worse things had become.

Sarah feigned a defense of Kallie. “Mr. Guzman, I understand your anger, but I suggest we handle this privately. Making a scene won’t help anyone.”

Boris shook off Sarah’s hand dismissively. “Miss Miller, I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot just stand aside and watch you be fooled. Today, I must clarify everything.”

Sarah sighed dramatically and signaled the bodyguards to escort Boris out.

However, the crowd, hungry for a spectacle, voiced their displeasure.

“Miss Miller, have you forgotten how Kallie treated you? Her reputation shouldn’t concern you.”

“Let Mr. Guzman speak. We’ll support him in seeking justice.”

“Look how furious Mr. Guzman is. He must be telling the truth. Speak up, Mr. Guzman. With us here, Kallie wouldn’t dare harm you!”

“Please, go ahead.”

Seeing the scene unfold exactly as she had anticipated, Sarah stepped aside with a satisfied smile. “In that case, let Mr. Guzman and Kallie handle their dispute.”

Despite Boris’ accusation, Kallie remained utterly serene, her gaze emotionless and unaffected as if nothing could disturb her composure.

Boris gave Kallie a fleeting, peculiar smile, which disappeared almost as quickly as it had appeared.

Raising his voice, Boris declared, “The real reason Kallie has been so close to our Hayes family all this time is her attempt to seduce my grandfather!”

The crowd initially fell silent, and even Kallie’s expression shifted, not from fear, but from a deep, seething anger.

Kallie felt an overwhelming urge to slap Boris hard. Jerome was Boris’ grandfather, and to drag her down, he stooped this low.

“Oh my God!” Sarah exclaimed, covering her mouth dramatically. “That can’t be true. Your grandfather is old and highly respected.”

Boris clutched his chest, his expression one of mock pain. “Everyone knows how close Kallie and my grandfather have supposedly become. You might have heard that they bonded instantly and that he treats her almost like a granddaughter. But the truth is, they aren’t related by blood at all. My grandfather is a strict man who doesn’t entertain recklessness, so why would he show such favor to an outsider?”

Boris continued, his voice laced with suspicion. “My mom accidentally overheard my grandfather discussing with his lawyer about leaving a part of his estate to Kallie. I sensed something fishy, so I discreetly watched Kallie and even installed a hidden camera in my grandfather’s hospital room. What it recorded was shocking.”

Boris pulled out his phone, and the onlookers clustered around, eager with curiosity.

The video displayed a hospital room where an old man lay in bed, his features indistinct, but everyone assumed it was Jerome.

Shortly, a woman clad in scanty attire entered, holding a contract. She communicated with Jerome using sign language, apparently convincing him to sign the document.

Jerome complied.

Once she achieved her objective, the woman’s face lit up with joy, and she leaned over to kiss Jerome on the neck.

The image of Jerome entwined with the young woman cast a disturbing shadow over the room.

The woman glanced upward, her gaze locking on the ceiling. The camera captured her visage with crystal clarity. Her beauty, touched by a trace of aloofness, unmistakably belonged to Kallie.

Upon viewing the video, Irene’s anger flared instantly. She noted immediately that the hospital room’s layout didn’t match Jerome’s usual room. Furthermore, the supposed sign language “Kallie” used was not sign language at all.

Yet, none of the onlookers, except for Irene and Kallie herself, grasped this deceit. The onlookers prematurely concluded that the woman in the footage was indeed Kallie.

“Oh my! She’s gone insane, seducing an elderly man for his wealth.”

“Who would have thought? Kallie, always so poised and reserved, is actually like this? That’s just vile.”

“I’ve got money too. Why chase after that old man? She could have approached me. I’m far better than him.”

“Sure, but she’s targeting the renowned Hayes family, not some obscure chap like you.”

“Oh my God!” Sarah gasped. “This can’t be right, can it? I remember Kallie had a soft spot for the elderly. She was quite fond of Roderick. Wasn’t it through Roderick that she met Jerome? There might be a misunderstanding here.”

Prompted by Sarah’s suggestive words, speculation began to swirl among the crowd.

“I had a feeling something was off. Those well-known old timers were overly kind to Kallie for a reason.”

“Don’t just point fingers at those two old men. It’s all on Kallie. Utterly shameless and despicable. Disgusting!”

“Gross, absolutely gross. I need to record this.”

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