Chapter 321:

Stepping out from the shadows wasn’t Kallie’s usual play. Kallie’s preference for secrecy was well-known among her staff, and this sudden change of tactic puzzled Davis. With a smile that was more strategy than warmth, Kallie responded, “This very client’s intentions are clear as daylight. Leaving this to be handled by proxy might only spiral into deeper chaos. Facing this head-on is unavoidable.”

Nodding, Davis conceded, turning to lead the way. As they prepared to step forward, a small, gentle force tugged at Kallie’s leg. Looking down, Kallie found Sophie, her eyes pools of worry and confusion.

“Stay,” Sophie’s simple plea echoed, her words few but heavy with emotion.

Kallie knelt down, her eyes meeting Sophie’s. “Sweetheart, mommy has to go and take care of something important, okay?”

Sophie shook her head and was determined to go with Kallie.

Davis tried to divert Sophie’s attention, his voice gentle. “Sophie, how about we head to the children’s playground instead?”

her head firmly before uttering,

We shouldn’t call someone a ‘bad man’ without knowing the

nodded vigorously, her decision

I’m not

Sophie into her arms. “Don’t worry. If she’s anything like her mother, a bit of boldness is

securely in her arms, Kallie approached room No.1. Instead of barging in,

clear, youthful

of his voice betrayed his youth—no more than

in confusion. Was

Kallie ventured forward, her mind

her eyes met those of

but clearly in the company

a mystery, veiled behind a mask, leaving

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