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?”

disdainful snort, Kallie moved closer to Jake, trailing her finger across his chest. “What should we do then? Someone here doesn’t want

His voice dropped to a low

was easily turned on. If it hadn’t been for the sake of the

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

to bear the pressure any longer, 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

written across his face, the reporter

couldn’t keep up their deceit anymore. Upon witnessing the scene, roughly

so many reporters from the media?

she had done to provoke Joanna or 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 Kallie’s thoughts, pulling her back to

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took a deep breath, her gaze steady as