Chapter 396



Jake’s expression hardened. “Kallie, this isn’t the time for emotions. You need to make a choice. Someone orchestrated today’s chaos, and it won’t be the last time. You have two options. One, jump out the window. My team is ready to catch you and I’ll handle the rest. Two, tell those reporters we’re engaged. That should keep you out of such troubles from now on. The decision is yours. I won’t push you.”

Kallie gazed out the window, fully aware that Jake was telling the truth. “Why are you helping me?” she asked.

“Should I have a reason?” Jake responded seriously. “I help you because of my love for you, a deep and abiding love. I won’t plead with you to stay by my side, but I do hope to atone and earn your forgiveness.”

Kallie was taken aback. She hadn’t anticipated such a candid confession from Jake. It was uncharacteristic of him. In the past, such words would have delighted her. At this point, while she assumed she would feel nothing, her heart raced with emotion.

Edgar’s voice at the door grew more anxious, prompting Kallie to take a deep breath.

Outside, reporters who had been waiting for over three hours grew restless with speculation.

Explore captivating tales on gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․com “Is it true, then? Is it really about Kallie Nixon?”

“Absolutely. She once tried to charm her foster brother into marrying her while living with the Reeves as an adopted daughter. Later, she returned to the Nixon family and now owns the auction house.”

“Her life story is quite the drama. Now, here she is, leaving her daughter at home to seduce another guy.”

“And what about her marital status? Hasn’t she divorced? If she’s involved with another man, it isn’t that unlikely, right?”

“What do you know? The man she’s involved with is Joanna’s cousin, a relative of the Martel family. Not as wealthy as the Martel family, but still a man of means. I heard he already had a girlfriend when this scandal broke. What a situation for Kallie to be in, possibly the other woman in such a drama! And she’s head of the largest auction house in Burmoos. This is explosive news!”

As soon as the words left their lips, the door swung open.

Kallie emerged first, her legs wobbling slightly. The way she walked was somewhat strange.

The reporters, upon noticing her, surged forward and encircled her at once.

“Is it true you’re the other woman in a love triangle? Is Ms. Martel’s cousin inside? What do you think about being labeled a mistress?”

Kallie, overwhelmed by the crowd, found it difficult to maintain her balance.

Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind and steadied her. A calm, composed voice flowed over her head. “Folks, I’m sorry to disappoint you all, but I was in the room with Kallie. Now tell me, why has my fiancée been branded a mistress?”

Leaning into Jake’s chest, Kallie responded in a playful tone, “Who knows? It seems someone is keen on tarnishing my reputation. Careless as I am, it’s hard to see who might benefit from such rumors. Perhaps these reporters were given money to come here.”

The reporters faltered, taken aback. They recognized Mr. Jack, and merely mentioning his name evoked fear in their hearts.

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