Chapter 215:

“Stop!” The shout pierced the air, resounding sternly from the doorway.

Recognizing the voice, Brent’s fury surged, yet he mastered his temper just enough to let go of Jake, his actions marked by a resentful reluctance.

Jerome staggered in, each cough racking his body and slicing through the tense silence, a clear testament to his emotional turmoil.

Without missing a beat, Jake dialed Edgar, instructing the latter to receive Jerome properly, a gesture of concern that Brent viewed with icy contempt.

“Utterly hypocritical,” Brent muttered under his breath.

Jerome fixed a sharp gaze on Brent. “I’ve mentored you for years, hoping you’d learn to steady your impulses. Yet here you are, as rash as ever,” he chided.

Brent retorted, a mix of defiance and frustration coloring his words, “This isn’t about impulse. It’s about justice. How can he just trample over Kallie’s feelings? She’s missing, for crying out loud! I’ve been tormented by worry and haven’t slept a wink in days. Grandpa, I know you share my sentiments. But what about Jake? He should be desperate since he’s still her husband! And yet, he barely acknowledges her!”

“Enough!” Jerome’s command cut through the mounting tension, a sharp reminder of his authority.

Brent turned his head sulkily, pursed his lips together, and stormed out of Jake’s office.

Jake adjusted his slightly disheveled clothes and cast a respectful glance at Jerome. “Jerome, I’m really sorry for making you worry,” he said earnestly.

Jerome stepped closer, lowering his voice as he inquired, “Is Kallie okay?”

let out a sigh. “I’m not sure yet. I can only say that her

tone laden with a subtle reproach as he stared at Jake. “I understand you face your own challenges. I still believe you’re a good man, even though you haven’t disclosed everything. Just remember, Kallie needn’t have to endure these

his mouth to object, but after a moment of reflection, he found no grounds for rebuttal. Jerome was right. The perils facing Kallie stemmed from his

everything I can to protect

happened that night, but your demeanor suggests there were issues. If you trust me, let me handle Kallie’s situation. Though I’m old, Brent will assist me. Dwelling too much on these

the significance of Jerome’s words. Despite his reservations, he nodded, offering a wry smile. “Thank

turned to leave, Jake called out to stop him. “If Kallie is rescued safely and remains unharmed, could you please convey a message from me? Ask

gave no reply, merely sighing

finds the time to send

Reeves is aware. But rest assured, Mr. Hayes. Mr. Reeves hasn’t stopped the

again.

and they’re headed for divorce, Kallie and he have a shared history since childhood. The way he disregards Kallie is indicative of how

the attention of

your voice.

her high heels clicking delicately against the floor, her face

hearing that Kallie was missing, Sarah’s mood was unprecedentedly cheerful, her demeanor seemingly more vibrant

in Brent’s eyes intensified at the sight of

the hostess, Sarah casually handed her handbag to Edgar. “Book a restaurant for my dinner appointment with Jake tonight. And find

Edgar simply nodded.

scoffed, glaring at Edgar. “Is this the

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