Chapter 43:

“What? Jake, what are you saying? How could this be?” Sarah blinked, her voice trembling with shock. Tears welled up in her eyes as she struggled to comprehend his accusation. “Jake, I had no idea those men were sent by Stella. Why would you think I’m involved? How could you suspect me?”

“Isn’t your relationship with Stella supposed to be good? At the club, didn’t you two gang up on Kallie? Can you honestly deny that?” Linsey interjected sharply, her voice filled with accusation.

Linsey, just as confused as she was furious, couldn’t understand how Jake had connected the dots so quickly. If Stella was behind this attack, it was beyond vile. Stella had tried to humiliate Kallie before but failed miserably at Jerome’s birthday banquet. Was this revenge for that embarrassment?

“Stella has no reason to target Kallie unless you pushed her into it!” Linsey continued, glaring at Sarah.

Sarah’s eyes darted between Jake and Linsey. “She embarrassed herself at the banquet! And we’re not even close! It’s all just surface-level. I was teasing Kallie that day at the club, but I didn’t mean any harm!” Sarah protested, her voice shaking as she looked pleadingly at Jake, avoiding Linsey’s eyes.

Jake regarded Sarah for a long moment before turning his attention to Kallie. “What do you think?”

Kallie shook her head, indicating that she didn’t believe Sarah had been involved. Even if Sarah had claimed innocence, Kallie knew that voicing her doubts wouldn’t change Jake’s mind. If he truly suspected Sarah, he would act. But it seemed Jake was merely looking for a way to close the matter without causing more trouble. Sarah would likely face no consequences. Meanwhile, Linsey’s bookstore was in ruins, and there was no sign of anyone stepping up to take responsibility for the damage.

as long as you’re okay,” Linsey sighed, rolling her eyes at Sarah before moving closer to Kallie. “Let’s go to the

we should do that,” Sarah added, though her words lacked

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said, ignoring Kallie’s attempts to protest as he

Jake left her behind once again, this time to tend

you okay?” he asked, rushing to his sister’s side. But when he saw Jake holding Kallie, his

enemies and figure out who torched her store!” he commanded,

a thorough check-up, it was confirmed that Kallie had no serious

gestured to Jake, asking if there had been any updates on the

Jake replied flatly, his attention focused on his phone, his voice devoid of

Once again, her presence had brought trouble to

anymore,”

gestured quickly, making it clear that Linsey wasn’t to blame. It was her own fault

Jake added

Kallie’s eyes. Was that all Jake saw in people—whether they were useful or not? Linsey had almost been hurt because of

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