Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 78:

Kallie was used to doubters by now, and she remained composed, though Irene beside her bristled with irritation. “You…” Irene started, but Kallie gently stopped her. They were representing the Hayes Group, and maintaining professionalism was crucial.

With a warm, inviting smile, Kallie turned to the clients, ready to clear up any confusion.

Irene translated Kallie’s sign language. “Let me explain something important. The process of restoring calligraphic and painted works depends on whether the material is suitable for mounting and the extent of the damage. If the piece has deteriorated too much, mounting isn’t possible, and we must use other techniques.”

The clients had been confused by some ambiguous instructions in the documents, but as Kallie clarified through Irene’s translation, their understanding grew.

One of the clients exclaimed, “Oh, now I get it! I thought maybe you overlooked something, but now it’s clear that you’re quite knowledgeable!”

Kallie maintained her professional smile as she signed, “I represent the Hayes Group, and it’s my duty to uphold our integrity.”

After Irene translated, the client looked at Kallie with newfound respect. “I must admit, you’ve completely changed my perception of the Hayes Group!”

“How so?” came an unexpected voice from the door. It was none other than Jerome.

Kallie grinned at him, then Jerome turned to the client. “Please, tell me more.”

greeting, the client quickly praised Kallie. “Jerome, I heard you paid top dollar to bring Kallie on as an advisor. At first, I thought she was

into laughter. “When have I ever done something like that? You think

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a drink next time!” the client, though older, seemed almost like a junior in Jerome’s presence. “Having seen Kallie’s skills today, I must say,

her worth,

“I knew it… Roderick really thought highly of you! Why else would he specifically tell me to

piqued. She signed to Jerome, asking, “What exactly did Roderick tell you? Can

don’t you come to my place for dinner? I’ll tell

Kallie nodded in

instructed his butler to give Kallie the time and

was a mere formality, something casual. She didn’t expect it to be significant, so she decided not to tell

Jake about the dinner, his brow furrowed. “Will you be going

nodded, explaining that Jerome hadn’t mentioned bringing

expression darkened. “It’s this Saturday,

more serious, as though he wanted to say something but

going out alone again, but she didn’t give it much thought. Jake’s opinions were becoming