Chapter 212:

Courtney pursed her lips together, her reluctance to accept Stan’s words evident. Deep down, she acknowledged the logic in Stan’s argument.

Previously, when Stan had approached Melinda for his schemes, Courtney merely felt displeased.

This time, however, Stan’s attitude toward Kallie triggered a sense of unease in Courtney.

Stan was known for his rigid demeanor. Yet, his unexpected gentleness toward Kallie was striking. This clearly indicated his interest in her.

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Oblivious to the shadow of disquiet in Courtney’s gaze, Stan merely waved her off. “Take her back first,” he instructed.

Courtney raised her eyebrows, slightly taken aback. “Aren’t you coming with us?”

Stan’s sneer was sharp. “When Jake regains his wits, he’ll realize the truth in Kallie’s messages. Jake, groomed to command obedience as the heir of the Reeves dynasty, might disregard Kallie’s well-being, yet they remain married. Someone is now challenging him by attempting to whisk away his wife. This will undoubtedly provoke him. I suspect he will soon be after me. Let’s divide our men into two groups. You’ll escort Kallie discreetly. This should throw him off.”

Understanding the plan, Courtney nodded, her anxiety palpable. “Jake is not someone easy to deal with,” she remarked.

Stan smiled reassuringly. “Don’t worry about me. Just ensure Kallie’s safety and don’t let anything happen to her.”

“You care too much about her,” Courtney responded, her tone tinged with displeasure.

Stan closed his eyes and said nothing.

It didn’t take long to prove Stan had guessed it right.

Although Stan had blocked one route intentionally, there were several other winding paths available.

broadest trail to descend the mountain. However,

but a thorough

was leading Kallie

there was a drivable road downhill on this side, but Courtney was deliberately complicating Kallie’s

day’s earlier shocks, turned even paler under this

fragile state only increased Courtney’s

to gain sympathy from? You only know how

Courtney’s hostility. She extricated herself from Courtney’s

was aware that Stan had no intention of killing her. As one of

“Don’t forget, I’m a doctor. While I won’t harm you or your unborn child, I know

looked up at Courtney with a hint of confusion and then took out her phone to type a message. “You like that man, right?

flashed in her eyes. “What nonsense are you talking about? It’s not your place to

get angry or feel embarrassed. It’s almost as clear as day that he’s been using you. I just want to advise you not to place a man’s

snapped, her anger boiling

her hand and violently smashed Kallie’s phone to the ground. “Who are you to judge me? You’re a pathetic mute! Just because you failed to

felt a sudden wave of sorrow. Why must Courtney resign herself to a

was such a skilled doctor.

their paths,

slightly relieved since she had

that despite Jake’s seeming indifference toward her and lack of any intention of rescuing her, he wouldn’t tolerate anyone provoking him by abducting

to his speculation of her being taken away. She hoped her phone

because Kallie’s words had struck a nerve, Courtney grew

forward, barking, “Hurry up and move! What are you

wary of what Courtney might

The orchestrator behind

the phone, “Should our

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