Chapter 342



Just when Kallie was about to break the silence, Mr. Jack finally spoke, “Are you returning to Avalon? I happen to have a business issue there. Could you help me address it? Though I plan to return myself, as you can see, I’m quite occupied. According to our arrangement, you should have delivered the restored item to me. I understand your situation, though, and am willing to grant you additional time. However, this shouldn’t suggest that I’m always patient.”

Kallie frowned. “Handling business matters might not really be my strength.”

Kallie was puzzled. Wasn’t it better to delegate such responsibilities to someone he trusted? Why did he approach her for this? Besides, her experience was limited to managing a few auction houses. She had never actually founded a company.

Suddenly, Mr. Jack’s smile took on a deeper meaning. “Kallie, others might be oblivious, but I’m well aware of your specialized training courses. Those management classes worth millions should certainly be of some use.”

Kallie’s eyes widened in alarm. Her voice tinged with excitement, she asked, “How did you come to know about that?”

She had held back some secrets for herself, not even disclosing them to Ewing or Tyrone. However, Mr. Jack knew about it, even the details.

Mr. Jack rose to his feet and approached her bedside.

“Haven’t I told you that I’m aware of everything in this world? Kallie, I see your ambition and potential, but you need to be more cautious. Instead of panicking, take some time to reflect. Lucky for you, I’m not your enemy, or you wouldn’t still be here.”

Kallie found herself at a loss for words. Observing Mr. Jack’s composed expression, her suspicions only deepened. She recalled Jake issuing warnings in a similar manner. Their conversational styles were strikingly alike.

As Kallie gazed at Mr. Jack, she wished she could peel away his mask to uncover whether he was Jake. After a prolonged silence, she finally spoke. “If you’re willing to trust me, then I’ll give it my all.”

Mr. Jack’s response was a smile, this time genuine and warm. “Don’t get ahead of yourself. I have a request, and there will be consequences if you fail. However, I believe you’re up to the challenge.”

Hearing this, Kallie felt like saying something but ultimately opted for silence. She wanted to ask him if he was indeed Jake. Yet, at the same time, she felt it didn’t matter anymore.

If he was Jake and had chosen not to reveal his true identity, it implied he had moved on from their past. If she dwelled on it, she would be the one trapped by old memories.

After Mr. Jack left, the doctors agreed to let Kallie visit Sophie, as Kallie had persistently requested.

Sophie had awakened and was sitting up in bed, surrounded by caregivers trying to coax her into eating. However, Sophie remained silent, refusing their attempts, which only heightened their concern.

At that moment, Kallie was wheeled into the room. “Let me try,” she said, taking the bowl from the caregivers.

Only upon hearing Kallie’s familiar voice did Sophie turn her head. Her eyes lit up at the sight of Kallie, and she started to rise from her bed, only to be gently restrained by the caregivers.

“Sophie, please don’t move. The doctor has instructed you to stay still, or you’ll need an injection.”

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