Chapter 95:

Images of Jake’s suave and striking appearance danced through Kallie’s thoughts, igniting a warmth in her heart. A gentle smile began to play on her lips.

Turning to Donovan, Kallie reassured him that she had braced herself for the doubts and criticism, stressing that she was not affected. She pointed out that those groundless accusations had been dealt with, rendering any worries unnecessary.

Relief washed over Donovan as he observed Kallie’s tranquil smile in the glow of the sunlight, stirring a touch of sympathy within him. Truly, perfection was elusive in this world. Though remarkable as Kallie was, her damaged vocal cords denied her the ability to speak.

After bidding Donovan farewell, Kallie felt restless. She approached Gregory, explaining she had to run an errand this afternoon.

Gregory arched an eyebrow, cutting to the chase. “You’re going to see your husband, aren’t you? Why the hesitation? You’re a couple. Such things should be normal.”

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Kallie shook her head, her face set in a serious expression. Things had changed. They were on the brink of a divorce.

Amid her downtime from restoring artifacts, Kallie had crafted a small sculpture, a delicate bird intertwined with clouds, embodying the essence of thriving energy.

Hayden had once expressed interest in acquiring this piece.

At that time, Kallie dismissed it as an impulsive creation, not something truly collectible. She vowed that if better ideas ever came to her, she would offer them to Hayden instead.

Although it was her first attempt and lacked polish, Kallie believed it was a heartfelt token of appreciation.

Kallie had it wrapped at the gift shop before making her way to the Reeves Group.

Given the events of her previous visit, nobody dared to bother her this time.

The receptionist guided Kallie to the elevator, and they ascended to the top floor.

was hurrying downstairs. Catching sight

Edgar swiftly corrected himself upon noting other employees’ presence. “What brings you here

her phone and typed a message: Is

throat. “Yes, he’s here, but he might be tied up at the moment. Perhaps you could wait in

was only here to drop off a token of gratitude. If he was too occupied, she would simply leave a

paused briefly and then stepped aside, motioning for Kallie to enter Jake’s

to Jake’s office was slightly

was definitely inside, as Kallie picked up some

as she recognized the distinct sound of

knock, Sarah’s voice carried through from the inside. “Jake, why do you even waste your time with that mute? She’s just a headache for you, isn’t she? Always stirring up drama. If I were her, I’d just stay

her breath hitching as she listened

low and knowing. “Yeah, she’s a handful,

had actually anticipated Jake’s response, yet hearing it directly from him still shattered her. To him, she was merely a nuisance. What made it even worse was her

her laughter

at the sound, set down the item she had brought by

before coming here. Perhaps, if Jake was in a pleasant mood, she might suggest they

wish, rooted in her desire to prove to Jake that she could navigate

composure, Kallie pulled out her phone and texted Irene: I’ve been pretty free these

arrival, Jake observed Sarah’s attempts to get closer with frosty

posture, his eyes growing icier. “So, you came all this way just to hear me say that? Are you happy now? Could you

mean what you said earlier? I was merely helping you voice your thoughts. Kallie is nothing but a

eyes, masking the chill within them, and gestured toward the door. “Leave

high heel caught on something. Her

roughly handled the delicate packaging and scoffed. “All this useless stuff being sent

she spotted

gently lifted a sculpture from the box, her

Edgar. “Postpone the meetings for the next few

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