Chapter 584



Jake’s expression was one of mock confusion. “I don’t, but I must’ve been wrong somehow. Please spare my life. Punish me however you see fit.”

Griffin rubbed his temples, exhaustion evident in his tone. “Get up. I know you’re loyal, probably the most loyal among my men. You told me you suspected Kallie of colluding with an insider. It seemed we acted too hastily, being carried away by the urge to claim credit before we had proof. Now, we’ve tipped off the enemy. We’re back to square one.”

Griffin slapped the armrest of his chair in annoyance.

Jake stood up, the dangerous glint in his eyes fading just as quickly as it had appeared. So, he hadn’t been exposed. Jake forced a reassuring smile. “Don’t be angry. We can still find out who tipped her off. You’ll see. Give it a few days.”

Griffin sneered, leaning back, “It’s not that simple. My father’s furious. If I keep pushing, that traitor will use my father’s authority to shut me down.”

Jake’s eyes gleamed with subtle calculation. “I might have a lead. Kallie is clever, always hiding behind the obvious. She wouldn’t pass information to someone she’s close to because it was too risky. So, we can rule out those close to your father.”

“That makes sense.” Griffin’s curiosity piqued. “Continue.”

Jake continued analyzing. “People who oppose her are more suspicious. Ultimately, if the plan fails, she won’t be implicated, and the other party can hide behind the chaos.”

Griffin frowned, deep in thought. “The person who dislikes her the most on this island is me. I want her babies, but something about her doesn’t sit right with me. She’s restless and unpredictable. A woman like her should be killed!”

Jake listened in silence. Immediately after Griffin uttered the last line, a flash of lethal intent crossed his face but disappeared too quickly for Griffin to notice.

Griffin sighed. “By your logic, the most suspicious person is me.”

Jake shook his head. “That’s impossible. There must be others who don’t get along with her. But that’s just my observation. I’m sure you have already suspected someone.”

Griffin stroked his chin thoughtfully, lost in contemplation. “I did, actually, but I doubt it’s possible. Still, what you said makes some sense. Either way, it doesn’t matter.”

A sinister smile crept across Griffin’s face as a thought struck him. “I have my ways of testing it.”

Kallie and her babies were safe.

Though it was only fear that gripped her, Kallie had suffered a lot. Her body was far more fragile than she had ever realized. After the pain subsided, an overwhelming fatigue followed.

Kallie lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, the remnants of tears staining the corners of her eyes. They weren’t from emotional pain. It was sheer physical pain and exhaustion.

The familiar sound of footsteps reached Kallie’s ears.

“You shouldn’t take such risks,” Jake murmured as he sat beside her, gently brushing strands of hair from her forehead. “Don’t worry. I don’t have any bugs on me today. Griffin trusts me.”

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