Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 171:

“A mutual enemy?” Sarah’s gaze swung to Boris, her voice laced with incredulity. “Do you really think we’re equals?”

Boris, although inwardly disdainful of Sarah’s dismissive attitude, masked his feelings well. He replied with measured caution, “Actually, my mother is a Hayes. We’ve just returned to the city to re-establish ties with the Hayes family, which explains why you might not recognize me. However, you’re certainly aware of Kallie’s connection to the Hayes family. Frankly, we can’t stand her. We’re baffled by the methods she’s used to ingratiate herself with my grandfather. He’s grown old and easily manipulated, bending to her every desire. Just earlier, she was at the hospital, sweet-talking him into leaving her a part of his estate.”

“What?” Sarah’s composure shattered.

The Hayes family, while not as prestigious as the Reeves family, still held considerable wealth and social standing. Sarah knew Kallie was favored by them, yet she had dismissed it as mere benevolence, akin to caring for a docile pet. The thought of Jerome taking Kallie seriously hadn’t crossed her mind.

Sarah’s voice spiked with disbelief. “Has he lost his senses? Why would he leave anything to Kallie? What could possibly be so enchanting about her?”

Boris exhaled a sigh of resignation. “Even though we’re anxious, there’s little we can do about it. My grandfather has made up his mind. Truthfully, we share your sentiments. We believe Kallie is undeserving. But I think we can collaborate and leverage this situation to our advantage.”

Sarah eyed Boris warily before responding, “Tell me your plan first. I might think about it.”

Boris leaned in and quietly shared his scheme.

Sarah’s reaction was a mix of thrill and readiness to proceed.

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Reading her mind, Boris stated pointedly, “If you’re unsure, we can drop it. Regardless of my grandfather’s decision to leave part of his fortune to Kallie, I am still his descendant. My share remains unaffected. It’s just disheartening to see someone from outside the family receive a portion. Furthermore, if Kallie gets those assets, it will cement her status in elite circles. Should she choose to trouble Jake, she could very well succeed. The choice is yours.”

Boris then turned to leave.

“Give me a moment to

established plans. Sarah reasoned that if she covertly adopted Boris’ approach, it might just succeed. The goal was ultimately the same. She just wanted to

peculiar sparkle in her eyes, “I’m willing to

grin. “There’s no reason for me to antagonize you. Here’s to

to Kallie alone. Given the close bond between Brent and Kallie, if

see Jerome, Kallie headed over to the

and Jerome were in sync, quickly setting

the Hayes Group, murmurs and covert

mute as a consultant? That’s

use sign language to communicate? That’s

are shielding her now. Watch your words,

Is Mr. Hayes going to fire me over a

help but steal a concerned look at

and unbothered, flashing Irene a reassuring smile when she

about what they were

heard everything but didn’t

talking about you behind your back like that. It’s

perspective, she had usurped a position they felt entitled to. However, she

Kallie’s composed response, the mockery from

“Seriously? Is she deaf?”

so. Didn’t you hear? Some people who can’t talk are also deaf. They don’t

her right to her face, and she probably