Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 79:

“Jerome invited Kallie personally. What’s your problem with that?” Stella and her group were interrupted by a sudden voice. It was Brent, descending the staircase.

Brent clearly held a significant position within the younger generation of the Hayes family. The room fell silent the moment he appeared.

His statement hit like a bombshell. Kallie was personally invited by Jerome. Everyone suddenly remembered that Jerome had brought Kallie on as an advisor for the Hayes Group, offering her a generous salary.

The crowd that had been mocking Kallie moments earlier now turned pale, quickly distancing themselves from Stella. Some even began to cast scornful looks her way.

Isolated and exposed, Stella’s expression soured as the silence around her grew.

Ignoring her discomfort, Brent walked toward Kallie. “My grandpa is waiting for you. Let’s head to the study first.”

At Brent’s words, the room was filled with shock and awe. Jerome was waiting for Kallie and had invited her to the study. The younger generation had no right to keep Jerome waiting, and very few had the privilege of speaking with him alone in his study.

“Could she be dating Brent?” someone whispered once Kallie had left.

“That’s ridiculous! She’s Jake’s wife!” another retorted.

“Ah, so she’s favored because she’s Mrs. Reeves.”

rumors that he’s

held Kallie in high regard,

are you trying to ruin the Hayes family’s reputation? We don’t tolerate

at the Hayes Group, outranking you! How could you speak

clearly hasn’t learned from her previous reprimand by Jerome.

there’s something wrong with her. We should send her

seethed with anger but also felt wronged. She was tempted to

floor was Jerome’s study. Guided by Brent, Kallie felt

as he opened the door and discreetly closed it behind her

offered Jerome a polite

warmly. Once she was seated, he offered her some snacks. “I wasn’t sure what snacks young

and clearly prepared with care, bringing a delighted smile to Kallie’s face as

didn’t have the privilege of such a private conversation with Jerome, making Kallie even more

of Roderick, but that’s not entirely the case,” Jerome began, his tone measured. “Your skills warrant the high salary and special treatment. You’re far more capable than those worthless youngsters in my family! Do

for his appreciation, subtly hinting at her curiosity about what Roderick

I’ll explain everything,” Jerome said, signaling for her to relax.

widened slightly in

Jerome explained, pausing to take a sip of his drink, his gaze turning thoughtful. “Your biological grandfather, whom I

She had always believed she was an