Chapter 246:

Sensing the rising tension, Sarah stepped in. “Jake, please. Don’t make a scene over me. I’m sure Miss Nixon regrets her actions. I’m willing to forgive her.”

Bria shot Sarah a venomous glare. She then struggled to break free from Jake’s grip, bristling with indignation. “Mr. Reeves, I don’t feel well. I need to rest. Let go of me!”

Ewing coughed slightly before he said, his voice strained, “Mr. Reeves, this is a family squabble. It doesn’t concern you.”

Jake froze, and a dim light flashed in his eyes. Finally, he released Bria’s wrist. His eyes narrowed as he scanned Ewing and Bria, a cold suspicion settling in his gut.

A chilling idea struck Jake. Kallie was likely taken to be hiding amongst the Nixons. But how in the world could she end up with the Nixon family?

The question hung heavy in the air, a seed of doubt Jake instantly regretted planting. Did Ewing have any idea about it?

involved Ewing in this mess. Yet, back then, with his back against

was

Edgar led Sarah and disappeared into the throng, Jake pivoted to leave. But a blur of movement caught his eye. A woman was barreling through the crowd, desperation etched on her

darted toward Ewing, skidding to a knee right in front of him. The sudden action silenced the murmuring crowd, all eyes fixated on the kneeling

his jaw dropping in disbelief as he

dropped when she saw Kallie suddenly drop to her knees in front of Ewing. Ewing snapped out of it

a note she had written beforehand. In the note, Kallie said she was a victim of human trafficking. She was brought to the Nixon family, and now she and

is a world of

was at least one decent soul within the Nixon family, she might leave this place. Even if her plan failed, Kallie reasoned that the Nixons wouldn’t dare deal with her in front of everyone. Bria had invited a

to the silver hope that some guests might be from the Brooks or Hayes families or connected

to run out of the room. She had purposely given Bria the inferior gift. She had expected Bria to drive her out of the room and take the blame. Yet, Kallie clearly underestimated Bria. Bria might have acted arrogant and bossy,

days acting like a doormat. This trick fooled Bria’s men into lowering their guard, allowing her to slip into the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255