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?”

shaking her head firmly before uttering, “Bad man!

earnestness. “Who taught you that, huh? We shouldn’t call someone a ‘bad man’ without knowing the whole story. But

nodded vigorously,

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

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

in her arms, Kallie approached room No.1. Instead of barging in, she opted for a polite approach, tapping lightly on

responded a clear, youthful voice from inside,

his youth—no more than a teenager by the sound

brow furrowed in confusion. Was this client really that

forward, her

eyes met those of the two men

was there, but clearly in

crossed, hands resting gently on his abdomen. His face was a mystery, veiled behind

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