Chapter 666



But before she could finish, a sharp blow to her neck rendered her unconscious.

The guards quickly assessed that Kallie would be out for a while. They rose to their feet, eyeing the figure approaching them step by step.

Recognition dawned on the guards, and their expressions shifted to one of ingratiating caution. “Mr. Reeves… What brings you here all of a sudden? Do you have something to tell us? Ms. Morgan assigned us this task. It’s best you don’t linger, or it might upset her. That wouldn’t be good for you either.”

Jake’s gaze was shadowed as he regarded them, an unmasked lethal intent flickering in his eyes. “She made it clear I have free reign over the manor. No one is to challenge that. Isn’t that the…”

The chief guard was visibly unnerved, breaking into a cold sweat. He nodded, his voice faltering as he explained, “Yes, that’s precisely the rule. However, Ms. Morgan gave us strict orders to handle this woman swiftly. She has offended Ms. Morgan. Ms. Morgan specifically demanded that no one, including Mr. Morgan, should let her off the hook.”

Jake’s eyes narrowed slightly. He had long suspected that Cara intended to drug him. Consequently, in the garden, he had abstained from drinking the wine. Later, as Cara was escorting him to the room, he seized the moment to incapacitate her. Even if she regained consciousness now, she found herself locked in the room, stripped of her phone by him.

Jake felt a grim sort of gratitude toward Cara for choosing such a secluded spot and for dismissing the servants and Elma. Even if Cara were to scream at that moment, no one would be there to hear her.

Explore fresh tales at g aln ov el s ; com Jake had initially planned to use this quiet moment to locate Elma and escape with her. Over the years, he had cultivated a network of allies. While his resources couldn’t match those of the Morgan family, they would suffice to keep him hidden for a time. After uncovering his true identity and gaining strength, he was ready to challenge the Morgan family directly.

Despite the solid strategy, Jake harbored concerns about potential complications. While on his way to Elma’s location, he spotted Kallie being escorted into a dimly lit room by several guards. He recognized her instantly as the woman he had encountered at the bar. Though he could have overlooked Kallie’s situation, her tear-streaked, pleading expression moved him to act without hesitation.

Jake kept his cool, adopting a commanding presence. “Is this what Cara ordered? She mentioned quite the opposite to me. She explicitly instructed me to bring this woman to her for an urgent matter.”

The others were clueless, but the butler’s nephew, well aware of Cara’s intentions for Kallie, questioned Jake’s claim. Still, remembering Cara’s high regard for Jake and her intolerance for disobeying him, he hesitated to oppose Jake directly. Moreover, he was moments away from proceeding with his plans for Kallie and was reluctant to let her go.

With caution, the nephew responded, “Mr. Reeves, it’s not that we disregard your authority, but this issue is sensitive. If Ms. Morgan indeed instructed this, perhaps you should call her now? We can confirm her orders directly and then comply.”

Jake’s expression grew frostier. “What are you implying? That I would lie about a woman? I intended to build a happy life here with her, yet you clearly lack respect for me. Do you all view me merely as her plaything? If so, I’ll inform her this instant that I won’t linger here any longer.”

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