Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 88:

“Shirley, please don’t be upset. Today, you’re the star…”

Melinda struggled to smile, attempting to calm Shirley.

“I’m supposed to be the one garnering attention, but she stole my thunder!” Shirley’s face contorted with fury and jealousy.

“Shirley, let me handle this.” Just then, Sarah approached with a smile, her expression sly.

“Sarah, do you have a strategy?” Shirley’s face brightened instantly.

“It might require some cooperation from you,” Sarah replied, already plotting her next move. She winked at Shirley before weaving through the guests.

Whispering with a select few, Sarah directed someone to approach Jake.

“Mr. Reeves, I’d like to discuss a matter of cooperation.”

A guest approached Jake, who stood beside Kallie. Holding a glass of champagne, Jake seemed relatively relaxed for the occasion.

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At the mention of business, Jake politely deflected, “Today is my mother’s birthday celebration. Let’s steer clear of work.”

Reeves, is there ever a time you’re not working?” The guest looked surprised. “I’m referring to the Golden Bridge project. Aren’t

champagne glass. “Mr. Leach, you’re

this one,” Keith Leach replied, flashing a meaningful smile at Jake.

“Why?” Jake’s interest piqued.

come close to challenging him on projects. Yet, this one had been a real thorn. Despite

and your wife’s situation…” Keith glanced discreetly at Kallie and then back at Jake, his tone dropping

revelation. “Mr. Fowler plays favorites? Why haven’t

his mark. Honestly, he specifically tasked me to fill you in,” Keith’s justification seemed

Leach, any words of wisdom for me?” Jake’s tone shifted to one

clear, that’s sufficient,”

“What position?” Jake asked.

good match. After all, the Miller family is

prompted, “Take today

lowered his voice further. “You could publicly indicate that you and your wife have a strained relationship and show some

this, Keith took a step

Mr. Reeves?” Keith posed, his tone confident. “Isn’t it really simple? This deal is

Jake’s demeanor turned stoic, his gaze steady on Keith.

how about this? If you follow through and Mr. Fowler still denies the project to the Reeves Group, you can deal with me however you want. I certainly wouldn’t dare

a grin.

where Sarah was engaged in

next to Sarah, waving at Jake.

talking to Sarah, turned to look at