Chapter 699



Elma’s response was defiant. “I view him as an elder brother. Is there a problem with that?”

“Enough!” Cara exploded, her sanity fraying. “How dare you treat him as your brother! Are you asking for trouble?” Cara lifted the whip again, targeting both children.

Elma continued to shield Calvin with her own body, unwavering. The two children held each other tightly, their injuries growing more gruesome by the moment.

Upon receiving Calvin’s distress signal, Kallie didn’t hesitate. She immediately instructed the tech team to pinpoint Calvin’s location.

Kallie soon located Calvin. He was at the Morgan family’s residence. Upon spotting the address, she nearly stumbled. Without delay, Kallie rallied a group and hastened to the Morgan family’s residence.

As Kallie had anticipated, the entrance was barred. Prepared for her arrival, a wall of strong bodyguards formed, obstructing her path.

Instantly, Kallie knew Calvin was in trouble. Her anxiety didn’t diminish her resolve, her tone cold as she declared, “If you persist in this way, you’ll leave me no choice but to be harsh. Bring Cara out.”

The bodyguards shared uneasy looks. One stepped forward, hesitating before saying, “This puts us in a tough spot. We haven’t seen your son. There might be some confusion here.” Kallie had expected their denial and remained calm. “If this is merely a confusion, then let me in. Why stand in my way? If you refuse entry, at least summon Cara. Crossing me will benefit you in no way. Where’s Clayton?”

As turmoil swirled at the gates, the situation inside the villa was tumultuous.

Before Kallie’s arrival, Jake had already been alerted and hastily made his way back. As soon as he stepped into the house, he was greeted by the horrifying sight of two bloodied children and a whip lying on the floor. Rage flared within him instantly.

For the first time in his life, Jake found himself unable to hold back his anger. He struck Cara with a forceful slap, sending her tumbling to the floor.

Cradling her face, Cara looked up at Jake, her eyes wide with shock. “You hit me!” she exclaimed.

Ignoring Cara, Jake gently lifted the unconscious Elma, his eyes cold as he stared at Cara. “So what if I did? I wish I could do worse. You’re mad at me, but what have the children done? They’re innocent!”

Cara glanced around nervously, struggling to justify her actions. “I didn’t mean to lash out. They were misbehaving. He took something of mine, and your darling daughter defended the thief while I was disciplining him. I just lost control.”

Despite his pain, Calvin limped over to Jake’s side, shaking his head. “I didn’t take anything.”

Jake vividly remembered Calvin. His heart sank at the sight of Calvin’s pale face, and an instant sense of pity washed over him.

“I believe you,” Jake said firmly, positioning himself between Calvin and Cara.

Cara, witnessing this, was consumed by madness. She trembled violently as she reached for the whip again, only to find someone else had already grabbed it first.

Clayton appeared unexpectedly, swiftly grabbing the whip from Cara’s hand. His glare was cold and unforgiving as he stared her down.

Clayton didn’t give Cara a moment to react. Before she could do anything, he swiftly turned, his tone cutting through the tension like steel. “Take her away. Don’t let her out until she comes around.”

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