Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 172:

“You don’t recognize her? Or is it my decision that you refuse to acknowledge?” Brent approached, his expression shadowed by anger.

Upon spotting Brent, Ricky promptly straightened up, adopting a sycophantic grin. “Mr. Hayes, I was just joking with her. I meant no harm.”

Irene let out a derisive snort. “Oh, so mocking someone for their inability to speak, labeling them a deaf-mute, that’s your idea of a joke? How come you’re not laughing when I clap back?”

Ricky’s glare intensified, his eyes blazing. “Stop making things up!”

Brent’s voice turned icy as he interjected, “We’re privileged to have Kallie join our team. If you have any grievances, I suggest you discuss them with my grandfather.”

Ricky was quick to dismiss the idea, “Mr. Hayes, I wouldn’t dream of it.”

“Really? You seem quite bold to me,” Brent retorted sharply.

Ricky retreated, flustered. “I need to attend to some work. I’ll start immediately. Mr. Hayes, you know the project can’t run without me. The workload has me on edge. But rest assured, since this is your decision, I’ll fully support it.”

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With that, Ricky turned and dashed away, shouting loudly enough for everyone to hear, “Did everyone catch that? Kallie is a guest of honor. Let’s treat her well. She’s here for business, not hardships.”

His announcement intentionally made Kallie a target of scrutiny.

“Damn that Ricky,” Brent hissed under his breath, his fists clenching with the urge to confront him.

Kallie, sensing Brent’s fury, quickly typed something on her phone and then showed it to him. “Let it go. Many assume I landed this role through connections. It is fine. My skills will speak for themselves. Jerome has been nothing but supportive, and I won’t let him down.”

it’s all an act. He’s sly and manipulative. If he’s targeting you, it’s a sign that others are also displeased with your arrival. I’ll do my best to protect you, but I can’t always be there. If you ever find yourself in a bind, you have to tell

a wave of emotions. She hadn’t fully grasped that behind Brent’s polished facade lay a world rife with internal conflicts

the Hayes family were not just watching; they were waiting for a chance to see Brent stumble. The Hayes Group

tied to the Hayes family had been thrust

moment, Kallie’s thoughts drifted to Jake. Could

man who harbored grudges and refused to suffer any slights. His tactics were both harsh and direct. She decided it was better

on her phone, “Don’t worry. I’m fine. I’m staying alert and

her new office and scanned it. Brent had picked an excellent

floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a panoramic view of the landscape

empowerment. It was

everything was tailored

a smile and motioned for Irene to extend

indicating that although Jerome had directed Brent, Brent’s generosity toward her was more than necessary. She viewed him as a brother and was profoundly touched by

Irene inquired, unable to hide her

sincere. She continued to gesture, expressing her deep appreciation for Jerome

gave a thoughtful nod, and her features

to Kallie’s office, caught the tail end of their exchange and paused. A fleeting look of complexity crossed his face. His hand,

began to send frequent messages to Kallie. He appeared anxious,

there. Jake surely supported

invitation to her for the birthday celebration was not

envelope. It contained an invitation

gestured toward her phone, smiling, and signed how ironic it was that she had just received a

a hint of sarcasm, commented, “No surprise

Irene gave Kallie an apologetic