Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 397:

Despite having most of his wealth stashed overseas, Mr. Jack’s influence remained unshaken. He ruled over the vast underground market in Yoeloth. Many people were lined up to buy things there. Even the wealthy in Avalon had to resort to the black market if they couldn’t find what they needed. Crossing him was a guarantee of a dire fate.

The reporters, visibly anxious, shook their heads vehemently.

One stammered, “No—, we haven’t taken anyone’s money. We’re here to uncover the truth after hearing rumors. We never intended to spread lies.”

“Oh, really?” Kallie sneered, her eyes narrowing dangerously. “Just a moment ago, you labeled me a mistress. If the man with me today held no sway or status, I suppose you’d feel free to speak ill of me as you please, correct?”

Jake’s eyes narrowed when he heard that.

Several reporters nearly lost their footing, their hands trembling uncontrollably. They were still trying to justify themselves. “We… We wouldn’t do that. We are journalists. We always tell the truth. How could we possibly do such a thing?”

her finger across his chest.

its movement. His voice dropped to a low

to flush red. It was clear Jake was easily turned on. If it hadn’t been for the sake

and gave her a reassuring pat on the back. When he turned his gaze away from her, his eyes grew cold and unyielding. “If they refuse to tell the truth, we’ll use whatever means necessary. We won’t stop until we get the answers we need. Let’s see if they want to

do this. But we were left with no choice. If we anger the Martel family, we risk losing our jobs, the only means we have to support ourselves for the rest of our lives. Miss,

written across his face, the reporter began to

deceit anymore. Upon witnessing the scene,

to bribe so many reporters

destroying her. “I will leave these people to you. What do you plan to do with them?” Jake’s voice cut through Kallie’s thoughts, pulling her back to the

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took a deep breath, her gaze steady as