Chapter 900

“Think what you like,” Kallie said dismissively. She hadn’t come here to offer fashion advice. Kallie retrieved the amulets from her purse and held them out in front of Lacey. “Perhaps you can explain the meaning of these items,” she said, her voice devoid of warmth.

Lacey’s eyes fell upon the amulets, but instead of appearing apprehensive, she let out a laugh. “It means nothing. I was simply wishing your daughter good luck,” she replied casually.

Kallie crossed her arms, Lacey’s response not surprising her in the least. She stated, her voice laced with menace, “Let me be frank, this entire shop is surrounded by my men.”

“If you don’t tell me the truth, you won’t be leaving here today. I know you must have controlled Jake in some way. I don’t know how you found him or what you’ve done to control him, but I’ll pay any price to get him back. Name your terms. I’ll give you whatever you want. Just return Jake to me unharmed.”

Kallie gritted her teeth, her words full of threat.

Lacey burst into laughter, completely unfazed by Kallie’s threats. “My, my, you have quite the imagination. Who said I’m holding Jake prisoner or controlling him? Perhaps he’s with me because he wants to be. Perhaps he has no desire to see you or return to you,” she taunted.

“Impossible,” Kallie retorted instinctively. Then, a realization dawned on Kallie. Her eyes reddened, and a tremor ran through her body. “Jake… He’s alive, isn’t he?” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion.

Lacey smirked, relishing Kallie’s distress. “Stop pretending, Kallie. Everyone knows you’d be happy if something terrible happened to him. In fact, you probably wish he were dead.”

“Stop spewing nonsense!” Kallie snapped, stepping forward and grabbing Lacey’s arm. “Tell me where he is! Let him go! Ensure his safety, and I’ll give you anything you desire.”

“Fine,” Lacey sneered. “Then hand over the Reeves Group.”

Kallie scoffed. “You’ve got to be kidding, right?”

Kallie felt the Reeves Group wasn’t really hers to give. It belonged to Jake. She planned to return it to him as soon as he came back. If Lacey had asked for the Nixon Group or anything else for that matter, Kallie would have agreed without hesitation.

“Pick something else!” Kallie growled through clenched teeth.

Lacey’s laughter was sharp and mocking. “I told you what I want, and you’re not willing to give it up. After all, you went to a lot of trouble to get your hands on the Reeves Group, didn’t you?”

Kallie’s patience snapped. She gave Lacey a withering look. “Where the hell did you get that idea? You’ve got quite the imagination, don’t you?”

Lacey leaned in, her voice a low hiss in Kallie’s ear. “Fine. I don’t want your money, your power, or your fame. Give me your three kids, and I’ll give Jake back.”

Lacey’s words crossed Kallie’s line. Kallie’s eyes narrowed, her vision blurring with rage. “Dream on!” she spat.

Lacey smirked, her eyes gleaming with malice. “Aren’t you tough on your kids? Why not let me take care of them? They’d be much better off with me,” she taunted.

Kallie saw red. She raised her hand to strike Lacey. Just then, a deep voice cut through the tension.

“Stop it.”

Kallie froze, her hand hovering in midair. Her entire body went rigid. Her heart hammered in her chest. She lowered her hand, releasing Lacey’s arm.

Slowly, she turned around, her eyes wide with disbelief. The man standing in front of her was Jake, the man who had haunted her dreams for years. Even after all this time, Jake looked almost the same. He was still incredibly handsome with an aloof demeanor. But now, he seemed more mature. Years of power and authority radiated from him. Just one look into his dark eyes was enough to make anyone nervous.

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Message from Noah: Hi, dear ones! Sorry for being a day late. New chapters will be available tomorrow night. God loves you, and Noah wishes you all the best. (=◡=) /

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