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?”

to Jake, trailing her finger across his chest. “What should we do then?

halting its movement. His voice dropped to

cheeks to flush red. It was clear Jake was easily turned on. If it hadn’t been for the sake of the act, she wouldn’t have

grew cold and unyielding. “If they refuse to tell the

fell to his knees and began to confess, his voice trembling with fear. “You’re right. Someone did instruct us to do this. But we were left with no choice. If we anger the Martel family, we risk losing our jobs,

written across his face, the

the scene, roughly

many reporters from the media? Joanna was intent on tarnishing her

why Joanna seemed intent on destroying her. “I will leave these people to you. What do you plan to do with them?” Jake’s voice cut through

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breath, her gaze steady