Chapter 913



Lacey fought to keep her emotions in check and forced a smile, though her face had paled. She hastily shifted the conversation.

“Mr. Reeves, I wanted to see you because there’s something important I need to tell you. Today, Cody’s people found me and took me to see him.”

Lacey wasn’t trying to keep this from Jake. If he ever wanted to, he could easily learn of her whereabouts, though he had never done so. Still, she held onto a faint hope that he might care, even a little.

Jake’s only response was a nonchalant “Hmm.”

Lacey’s hands balled into fists. That was it? That was all he had to say? How could he be so indifferent?

Lacey swallowed her frustration and asked, “Mr. Reeves, aren’t you concerned that Cody might do something to me?”

Jake shot her a look. “He won’t do anything to you. He doesn’t dare. Besides, whatever he does to you doesn’t hold sway over me.”

Lacey’s heart sank as she recalled Cody’s threats. Sadness weighed on her. If it were Kallie in her place, she knew Jake would care.

Taking a deep breath, Lacey continued, “You’re right. Cody didn’t harm me. He just wants me to come back to him and offer medical treatment. I thought it was an important matter. After all, Cody isn’t someone to cross these days. I worried he might retaliate if I refused. That’s why I came to talk to you.”

Once again, Jake’s response was a simple, flat, “Hmm.” He figured it was only natural for Lacey to feel flustered under the circumstances.

Lacey took a moment and then added, “Regarding this, I wanted to ask your opinion, Mr. Reeves. If you don’t want me to…”

galnoνℯls.com is your update source Jake interrupted. “Don’t concern yourself with me. You worked for him before, didn’t you? If the pay’s worthwhile, I won’t stand in your way. But if you go, I won’t let you handle any confidential matters. You should give it some thought.”

Lacey grasped the implications of Jake’s words, her face paling slightly.

She wanted to respond, but a sense of helplessness weighed her down. Jake closed his eyes, his voice weary. “I need some rest. If there’s nothing else, please leave.”

Shaking her head, Lacey replied, “I won’t go to Cody. I made my choice to be with you back then, and I’m not going to betray that decision. Others might let you down, but I won’t.”

Lacey hoped her loyalty would mean something to him. But Jake merely gave a slight nod. It was as though her loyalty meant nothing to him.

Lacey’s chest tightened, her sorrow almost overwhelming. She bit her lip, fighting back the tears that threatened to escape. Moving with purpose, she poured herself a drink and then one for Jake.

“Mr. Reeves,” she began, forcing a smile. “I’m grateful for all you’ve done for me over the years. Once Jeanette returns, I’ll take her home. I won’t trouble you anymore.”

Hearing this, Jake appeared genuinely relieved. Lacey’s decision to leave spared him from any further complications. He nodded, lifting his glass as he addressed Leo, “If Miss Payne is leaving, see that she receives some money. She’s put in hard work all these years.”

Leo agreed without hesitation. Jake took a sip from his glass, and a wave of discomfort washed through him. Gesturing toward the door, he signaled for both Leo and Lacey to leave.

Lacey, however, lingered. “I’ll stay a bit longer. If you start feeling unwell from drinking, I can get you something to help.”

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