Chapter 736



Kallie’s expression turned cold. “I never held you responsible for your past actions because your brother’s kindness left a deep impression on me, and I felt indebted to you. But you’ve crossed the line too many times. Why should my children suffer? You have every right to be angry with me, but my children are innocent.”

Cara sneered. “Oh, I initially planned to target you directly, but that became uninteresting. I wanted to see you completely broken. Who says your children are innocent, Kallie? Their very existence is their fault—born of you and carrying Jake’s blood!”

Kallie was overwhelmed by a profound sadness. “Regardless, I’ve resolved to keep my kids from acknowledging Jake as their father. They’ve distanced themselves from him and won’t claim his estate. They pose no threat to your plans. If you doubt me, I’m willing to make a sworn statement.”

Cara’s tone was mocking. “Oh, stop pretending. You think I’m clueless? You’ve been seeing Jake behind my back for a long time. Otherwise, why does he always sneak around just to see you? Weren’t you the one who provoked me last time? I may not have Jake, but don’t expect your life to be peaceful.”

Kallie’s voice grew icy. “If you don’t release Sophie, I will be forced to act. This time, not even your brother’s favor will hold me back. If Sophie is harmed, I won’t rest until one of us is destroyed.”

Cara, unfazed and almost eager, retorted, “Fine, I’ll be waiting.” With those words, she ended the call.

Kallie turned to Calvin.

Fortunately, at that moment, Calvin had successfully traced Cara’s location. Cara wasn’t with the Morgan family; instead, she was up in the mountains on the outskirts.

Kallie, troubled by this, couldn’t help but ask, “Do you have any idea where your sister might be?”

Calvin shook his head in frustration. “Even if her phone’s off, it should still emit some signal, but I’m getting nothing. Maybe they tossed her phone into the water or smashed it. Mom, shouldn’t we gather a group and head there now? We might still intercept them.”

Kallie shook her head, feeling a chill creeping over her hands and feet, her thoughts in disarray. Yet, she managed to regain some semblance of calm. “It’s pointless. Cara’s actions are unpredictable, and she’s completely lost control. If we charge in now, it will only tip her off and provoke something even more drastic.” Her expression firmed as she made a decision. “I need to track down Jake now.” It seemed Cara’s erratic behavior stemmed from Jake’s absence.

Indeed, Cara, who had earlier gloated over unsettling Kallie, was now seething with rage upon learning that her men had lost track of Jake. “You’re all fools! How do you lose track of someone? If there’s no update in half an hour, none of you will leave here alive!”

Her men were at their breaking point. They couldn’t fathom the tricks Jake used. Every time he disappeared, they were left with not even a trace of him.

They often managed to locate Jake only when he decided to return of his own accord. Unbeknownst to Jake, Cara had already uncovered the plot he had devised with Clayton.

Before Jake left, he assured Cara that he had urgent business to attend to and promised to take her to the island for their wedding celebration once he returned. After his departure, Cara found herself at a loss as to how to locate him. Ten minutes later, Keely arrived with Sophie and Elma. Sophie was blindfolded. The sound of Cara’s voice made her shudder.

Cara moved slowly toward Sophie, pinched her cheek, and said with chilling calmness, “Your face annoys me. You’re becoming more and more like your despicable mother every day.”

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