Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 406:

Jake cleared his throat, shifting gears abruptly. “But I could still use your help. I’ve been swamped recently. You, on the other hand… you pulled off that auction house like a pro. I’m still learning the ropes. If it wasn’t for Stan and Dean, they wouldn’t have played me like a fiddle.”

Kallie observed Jake’s uncharacteristic charm offensive, a flicker of suspicion crossing her face. Was this the same Jake she knew? Jake had never been like this previously.

Kallie cut through the pleasantries, her tone turning serious. “I can help you, Jake. But on one condition: If I help you, you will sell me the company for thirty percent of its value. That’s my offer.”

At Kallie’s words, Lenny, sitting in the front passenger seat, widened his eyes in shock and blurted out, “No way. You’re robbing…”

“Ahem!” Edgar quickly interrupted with a pointed cough, shooting Lenny a warning glance.

This is practically charity, just giving in to

surprised Lenny by agreeing with Kallie. Lenny fell silent, his gaze shifting to the window as he stared out expressionlessly. The image he had held of Jake crumbled—Jake had never acted

by Jake’s quick compliance. She was about to accept when something occurred to her. A businessman like Jake wouldn’t just agree without a reason. There had to be a

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earnest as he looked into her eyes. “Being honest, Kallie, I’d give you anything you ask

studied Jake for a long moment, searching his gaze. Then, a small smile played on her lips. “Forget it. I just realized that my request might have been too much. I need to think it

cracked as anxiety seeped in. “Don’t fret. There’s no risk

didn’t bother responding, instead turning to Sophie. “Let’s

that, Kallie led Sophie out of the car and

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