Chapter 446



After Jake departed, tears streamed down Anna’s cheeks as her mind shifted back to the year they first met. Actually, Jake had always been distant and cold toward her. But at that time, Anna thought she still had a chance, consoling herself that he was just naturally aloof and would warm up to her someday.

But she was faced with a reality check on the day of her return to the country. She noted Jake’s tenderness toward Kallie. So, he wasn’t born aloof. He was just cold to her.

As Jake was around Kallie, he was gentle, his eyes affectionate and warm. Anna had never seen this side of Jake. Saddened yet unreconciled by the fact that his love and soft side were reserved solely for Kallie, Anna figured she had been around Jake’s side for some years, and he should have developed feelings for her, though he might not realize it himself.

After Jake stepped into Mr. Jack’s role, he had faced numerous challenges, most of which were tackled by himself, while few were taken care of by Anna.

Anna took pride in how well she cooperated with Jake in handling things, constantly hearing comments of them making a perfect match. Such words undoubtedly cheered her up, and over time, she was convinced of it, feeling she was the most suitable one for Jake.

Anna was displeased with Jake’s devotion and unwavering love for Kallie; therefore, she had someone monitor Kallie’s activities for some time. Hearing the reports, Anna couldn’t fathom what Jake saw in Kallie.

Anna felt she was far better than Kallie in every aspect. In Anna’s eyes, Kallie was nothing more than an ordinary businesswoman, standing out only due to her striking beauty. Anna didn’t feel inferior to Kallie in terms of appearance.

After some digging, Anna discovered Kallie hailed from the wealthy Nixon family, deepening her disdain for Kallie and leading her to assume Kallie was born with a silver spoon.

Anna always took pride in having carved her own path through sheer determination and hard work. She believed she was far superior to Kallie, who merely relied on her family’s influence.

Even after some thought, Anna still couldn’t figure out why Jake was so infatuated with Kallie. Determined to fight for her happiness, Anna reminded herself that Jake and Kallie weren’t married yet, which meant she still stood a chance to win Jake over. Even if Jake and Kallie got married, who could tell whether they would divorce someday? Anna’s confidence in her own charm remained unshaken.

Meanwhile, upon arriving in Halstead, Kallie didn’t immediately visit the Turner Group, the company she promised to handle for Jake.

Instead, she and Sophie explored the city, enjoying a brief respite. Kallie’s caution was deliberate; an early visit might alert Jake to her presence, disrupting her much-sought-after peace.

Kallie’s priority was to locate Tyrone, whose last known sighting was in Halstead according to her sources. Kallie’s team had been monitoring all city exits, and since no one had seen him leave, they suspected Tyrone might still be in Halstead.

The good news was that when Tyrone was last spotted, he appeared well-kept, as if under someone’s care. Strangely, no one had reported Tyrone to the police or taken him to any hospital. For the moment, it seemed Tyrone had not encountered harm.

Lost in thought, Kallie clutched the jade token Tyrone had given her long ago. It still radiated warmth, as if keeping their connection alive. Suddenly, Kallie felt a wave of unease. She worried about the experiences he might have faced alone since his disappearance. Kallie had confided in Ewing at that time.

Ewing had remained silent for a long spell before finally speaking. “Don’t burden yourself with guilt. It’s my problem. I insisted on letting him follow you.

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