Chapter 707



Jake gave Kallie a meaningful look. “Are you implying I should divorce from Cara?”

Kallie’s face transitioned from shock to a flash of anger. She gave a derisive snort. “Mr. Reeves, you seem to have misunderstood my words. I never look back once someone has left me. I’m not interested in you. My words are solely out of concern for Elma. Moreover, Cara inflicted pain on Calvin, and that was a significant issue.”

Kallie had resolved that if effective communication with Jake proved impossible, she would turn to Clayton. The options were clear. Either they would leave, or she would. Given that the situation wasn’t of her making, she was naturally reluctant to move. However, she knew things might not go as she wished easily since Cara was far from sensible, evident in her twisted logic and lack of remorse for the harm she had inflicted on others.

Jake, caught off guard, his handsome features clouded with a flicker of panic, stammered, “I… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it that way.”

Kallie, visibly annoyed, turned around. “It doesn’t matter. Just reflect on what I’ve told you. I hate to be so blunt, but if Cara dares to threaten me or anyone I care about, I will not tolerate it.” Kallie’s eyes blazed with unhidden lethal intent.

Although Kallie delivered warnings due to Cara’s wrongdoings, Jake wasn’t bothered at all.

Several minutes of silence followed Kallie’s sharp remarks, with Jake offering no reply.

Feel the thrill at g aln ov el s . com “Mr. Reeves, do you need anything else?” Kallie pressed on, her tone sharp.

Jake simply shook his head but made no move to leave. At that moment, the sound of Kallie’s phone ringing pierced the awkward silence. It was Sophie on the line.

Sophie was restless and expressed a desire to see Kallie and Calvin at the hospital. Unable to deter Sophie, Trent arranged for a few bodyguards to accompany her. Anticipating Kallie’s likely refusal, Sophie chose not to inform her until she arrived at the hospital’s ground floor.

Feeling trapped, Kallie knew all too well Sophie’s persistence. Refusing Sophie would only upset her. Moreover, Sophie was genuinely worried about her brother.

With a sigh, Kallie spoke into the phone. “Thank you, Trent. I’ll head down now.”

Leaving the stairwell, Kallie headed for the elevator, given they were on the tenth floor and the stairs would take too long. To her surprise, Jake followed.

Kallie stared at him, raising her eyebrows. “Mr. Reeves, is there something else?”

Kallie wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but she thought she saw a flicker of confusion in Jake’s eyes. He appeared uncertain about his actions.

Indeed, Jake was unsure. Seeing Kallie walk away, he instinctively caught up to her, almost as if he were compelled to follow her. In response to Kallie’s inquiry, Jake cleared his throat and replied, “It’s late. It might be safer if I accompany you.”

Despite his even tone, there was an underlying warmth that was hard to define.

Kallie gave him a puzzled look. After a pause, she firmly responded, “Mr. Reeves, I appreciate your concern, but this isn’t appropriate. If we were seen together, it could lead to misunderstandings.”

At her rejection, Jake pressed his lips together, his fists tightening at his sides. “You’re right. I apologize. That was thoughtless of me. Actually, there’s a reason why I followed you. I’m deeply sorry for what Cara did to your son, and I hoped to apologize to your daughter personally on her behalf.”

Kallie shook her head gently. “There’s no need for that. Just make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

Kallie surmised if Sophie were to encounter Jake, it would surely upset her. There was no benefit in Sophie seeing him. Their paths weren’t meant to cross again.

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