Chapter 319



Kallie had observed a similar dedication to work in Jake, and for some reason, she found herself thinking of Jake more often these days.

“Dad… Dad.” Out of the blue, Sophie, who was beside Kallie, began to speak.

Sophie’s words were somewhat jumbled, yet endearing as she navigated her new skill, and Kallie understood her perfectly.

Kallie looked at Sophie, astonished. “Sophie, who taught you to say that?”

After pondering for a moment, Sophie replied simply, “Mommy.”

Kallie couldn’t help but find Sophie adorable, gently pinching Sophie’s cheek as she commented, “You’re so clever.”

With Ewing absent, Kallie placed the present in his study before departing.

Kallie had commitments that evening, and bringing Sophie along could complicate matters.

Lately, Tyrone was not sober often. In this family, except for Ewing and Tyrone, there really was no one else Kallie could depend on. Sophie was her priority, her most cherished connection.

Left with no other option, Kallie decided to bring Sophie. Luckily, Sophie was both well-behaved and mature for her age, full of life and unlikely to stir any trouble.

Their car pulled up in front of an imposing building.

Kallie, holding Sophie, entered through the rear entrance. Unbeknownst to most, Kallie owned the entire building. It was a well-known local auction house.

In recent years, Kallie’s interest in restoring antiques had grown, leading her to a deeper exploration based on her initial understanding. Now, she possessed an expert eye for the trade.

She had uncovered numerous treasures in markets worldwide, all destined for the auction block at her own venue.

At first, Kallie was unknown, but as time passed, the antiques she sold gained fame, attracting more visitors through their growing reputation.

Subsequently, Kallie trained numerous people to scout and recover treasures for her.

During this venture, she faced numerous challenges. She lost money, teetered on the brink of giving up, and was even betrayed.

Yet, Kallie persevered, financing her business with a black card Jake had once given her, stored away in a box. Despite this, she never cashed the checks she received from him.

Kallie knew there was a chance she might never see Jake again, and if that were the case, she resolved never to spend his money.

By now, her auction house had become renowned.

Prospective attendees had to reserve their spots well in advance and undergo a financial vetting process. Kallie had even expanded her auction business internationally.

She allocated thirty percent of her profits to charitable causes.

Once a mute who faced bullying, she had transformed into a successful businesswoman.

Fully aware of the hardships faced by the disabled, Kallie tasked Ewing with donating a portion of the proceeds to a charity in Avalon, aimed at aiding disabled children from impoverished backgrounds in remote regions.

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