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.

trail to

his team quickly subdued Stan’s men, but a thorough search of each vehicle revealed

leading Kallie through the

downhill on this side, but Courtney was deliberately complicating Kallie’s

weakened by the day’s earlier shocks, turned even paler under

state only increased Courtney’s

to gain sympathy from? You only know how to play the

Courtney’s hostility. She extricated herself from

that Stan had no intention of killing her. As one

a surge of irritation mixed with embarrassment. She glared at Kallie. “Don’t forget, I’m a doctor. While

her phone to type a message. “You like that man, right? Why? He clearly seems to be

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

She swiftly typed her response on her phone. “No need 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 love above all else. Whether he loves you or not, I can tell at a glance. You’re a talented

Courtney snapped, her anger

ground. “Who are you to judge me? You’re a pathetic mute! Just because you failed to keep a man’s heart, do you assume

emotional, Kallie felt a sudden wave of sorrow. Why must Courtney resign herself

with Courtney. In her eyes, Courtney was undeniably pretty, her competent charm irresistible. Moreover, Courtney was such a skilled doctor. If she hadn’t entangled herself in Stan’s schemes, she might have had a bright

too stubborn to reconsider their paths, no amount

since she had reached

seeming indifference toward her and lack of

was pretty sure that Jake would soon sense something was amiss, leading to his speculation of her

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

barking, “Hurry up and

her teeth, wary of what Courtney might do in a fit of rage,

even icier. The orchestrator behind

“Should

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