Chapter 408:

Kallie’s eyes widened in surprise, and she couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you concerned about being recognized? Even though we’re in my home, Kallie couldn’t be certain none of the servants would identify Jake.”

Jake’s pale complexion, highlighted by the long-worn mask, made the scar on his face all the more prominent. But the scar didn’t diminish Jake’s handsomeness. If anything, it added a rugged edge to his features.

Jake’s eyes swept the room with a cold, commanding gaze. “You’re the one who hired these people. Kallie, I trust your judgment. You wouldn’t bring anyone here who doesn’t know how to mind their business.”

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The few servants who recognized Jake quickly lowered their heads, avoiding his piercing stare. None dared to look at him again.

at Jake’s face with innocent curiosity, her gaze lingering on

away, attempting to hide the scar. “Sophie, do you think what’s on my face is ugly? Does it scare you?” Jake asked, his voice light but

scare me. There’s a boy in my kindergarten who got scratched on his hand when he saved a kitten. He told me it’s his hero mark. So, the mark on your face must

looked at Sophie. Kallie, with a gentle smile, added more food to Sophie’s plate. “Eat well, sweetheart. The stronger you are,

strong, and then I’ll protect you so no one can

the room filled with the quiet clinks of utensils. The silence wasn’t awkward; it was warm and comforting. For the first time in a long while, Jake felt a deep, unexpected sense

to Halstead to take over Jake’s company, Kallie made sure to handle something important. Kallie asked Erhan to

room with Kallie that day only heightened her anxiety. She worried that her plans might

confront her afterward, Joanna began to relax, gradually letting the matter slip from her mind. Kallie was powerless against her. With the

with Ethan. So when Joanna heard that Ethan wanted to take her out to dinner, she agreed immediately, a rare smile gracing her face. It had been so long

arrived at the appointed place, but

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