Chapter 420



Five minutes later, Kallie’s vision blurred. The light faded from her eyes.

“Kallie, bark like a dog,” Joanna commanded with a smug tone.

Kallie complied weakly.

Joanna sighed deeply, a mix of relief and justification coloring her voice. “I’ve spent so much money on this… it was worth it.”

Joanna regretted using the medicine on Kallie. If she had known how effective the medicine was, she would have used it on Ethan. Perhaps then, he wouldn’t have considered divorce.

Just then, the butler of the Martel family hurried down the stairs. “Miss, that man said he would agree to your request, but only if you release Kallie immediately. Otherwise, he is prepared to involve the police.”

“Is he really prepared to risk exposing his identity for Kallie?” Joanna was taken aback, her jealousy flaring. How could Kallie inspire such devotion from Jake? Kallie simply didn’t deserve it.

After pondering for a moment, Joanna’s lips curled into a smile. “I’ll record a video. Then, you can release Kallie. Make sure he waits for five minutes.”

In the Martel family’s grand hall, Jake sat on the sofa, radiating hostility and cold detachment. His eyes were icy, threatening violence at any moment.

While Edgar was also furious, he maintained his composure. “Mr. Reeves, we must tread carefully within the Martel estate!”

“Don’t worry. I know what to do,” Jake responded, his voice chillingly calm.

Edgar doubted Jake’s assurances, unsure of his restraint. When it came to matters involving Kallie, Jake was known to lose his composure, regardless of the circumstances.

Edgar sighed inwardly. The Martel family had indeed provoked Jake. From this point forward, it was clear the Martel family could no longer stay safely in Burmoos.

At that moment, Joanna approached with some bodyguards. The guards were forcibly holding Kallie. Kallie bowed her head in silence, her disheveled hair obscuring her face and hiding her expression.

Jake felt a pang of distress seeing Kallie in tattered clothing. How much suffering had she endured? Kallie, usually so articulate after her throat was healed, didn’t say a word.

Jake quickly stood and moved toward Kallie. However, the bodyguards promptly blocked his path. Jake fixed Joanna with a cold, fierce glare. “What is this supposed to mean?”

Joanna responded with a mocking smile, her arms crossed. “I brought her here. Now, you must fulfill your promise. You need to give me your word. How else can I trust you?”

Jake clenched his teeth and his fists, veins bulging visibly on his forehead. “What exactly do you want?”

“Send me away. Have your people take me to the airport immediately. I’ve booked a flight. As soon as I’m gone, I will release Kallie. Don’t try to coerce my subordinates to free her; after my departure, I hold leverage over them. They would die with Kallie rather than let her go.”

As Joanna finished her demands, she pressed a knife against Kallie’s neck. Yet, Kallie remained expressionless. The man applied slight pressure, and a bloodstain blossomed on Kallie’s pale neck.

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