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?”

Sophie remained unshaken, shaking her head firmly before uttering, “Bad man! Bad

but chuckle at her daughter’s earnestness. “Who taught you that, huh? We shouldn’t call someone a ‘bad man’ without knowing the whole story. But alright, you can come with me

nodded vigorously, her

his concern, “Miss, I’m not sure it’s a good

was reassuring as she scooped Sophie into her arms. “Don’t worry. If she’s anything like her mother,

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

a clear, youthful voice from inside, inviting them

timbre of his voice betrayed his youth—no more than

Was this client

Sophie close, Kallie ventured forward, her mind a

those of the two men inside, one relatively

teenager was there, but clearly in the

gently on his abdomen. His face was a mystery, veiled behind a mask, leaving only his piercing eyes visible. Those eyes fixed on Kallie, and a shiver ran down her spine. It was as if he could see right

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