Chapter 8:

Kallie’s eyes widened in disbelief. Twenty million. The amount was astronomical, more than she could ever hope to earn in her lifetime. Jake was using this to decline the idea of a divorce.

Noticing the hesitation in Kallie’s eyes, Jake gave a cold, mocking snort. He was just about to warn her never to bring up divorce again when he noticed her clenching her teeth, bracing herself to make a tough decision.

Resolutely, Kallie raised her hand to sign, questioning whether he would accept payment in installments, given the hefty sum of money.

Jake’s laugh was laced with scorn. “Installments? How long do you need? Do you really think you can scrape together twenty million from that shabby bookstore?”

He turned to leave, but Kallie hurriedly caught up with him, blocking his path. Her gesture was desperate and confused. She frantically signed, showing her willingness to step aside for Jake to marry Sarah, thinking it would be a move he would readily embrace.

Jake halted, his expression souring.

Intimidated by his glare, Kallie stepped back, her slight frame quivering.

“Twenty million, not a penny less. Once you have the money, then we can discuss divorce again.” Jake forcefully ripped the divorce papers to shreds. Moments later, he stormed out, slamming the front door behind him.

Kallie sank onto the sofa, her tears trickling down silently. Jake wasn’t like this before. Had she made a mistake? What if she hadn’t chosen Jake back then…

That night, Kallie found herself alone again in the echoing silence of the house. She was convinced Jake wouldn’t return, but to her surprise, her phone buzzed at one in the morning. It was an unknown number.

on the other

mumbled a response. The caller seemed to grasp her struggles in

drink tonight. You need to come

the world of fiction at

and dressed hastily, her doubts lingering. Why would Jake’s friends call her instead of Sarah? During their

a taxi and soon

pushed open the door and froze in her tracks. The

he had clearly drunk quite a bit, he remained lucid. Sarah sat next to him, her head lowered, the

were in a standoff with Kallie’s best friend, Linsey, and Linsey’s

not aiming at anyone, seemed poised to shatter

Kallie dashed over and

with anger, cut through the tension behind

Jake wasn’t as drunk as she had thought, nor did

It’s just an apology. As long as it appeases Mr. Reeves and his mistress, I’ll apologize any way they want,” Linsey declared, her voice thick

intercepted Linsey once more, urgently

couldn’t stomach the mistress anymore and ended

still stand by your actions?” a voice from Jake’s group challenged Linsey, just before Sarah’s

We all know Sarah is Mr. Reeves’s favorite. Why provoke her further?” Ethan stepped in, his

grasp. “Mr. Reeves, my sister’s just being silly. Please, don’t be hard on

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