Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 424:

Seeing the man’s demeanor, Jake felt this man didn’t deserve another second of his time. He ignored the man’s sour expression and headed for the door.

But the man wasn’t letting Jake off that easy. He stepped in Jake’s way. “What the hell? That’s how you ask for a favor?”

Edgar had had enough. He stood up, clearing his throat with a forced smile.

“Sir, I think you’re confused. Mr. Jack’s here to offer a partnership, not beg for help. He’s perfectly capable on his own, but he’s a busy man. And a word of advice: don’t get too cocky.”

The booze had clearly gone to the man’s head. “Partnership, my ass!” he slurred. “You need me, not the other way around. Big shot on the outside, but you’re here begging. I’m just testing your patience, and you’re already failing. So much for the great Mr. Jack.”

Edgar’s smile vanished. “Do you want to die?” he asked, his voice deadly calm.

ignite within him, and he lifted his gaze with newfound confidence. “You’ve been searching for someone,” he declared, his tone

brings you

She must mean the world to you.

truly believe I wouldn’t take action against you?” As Jake advanced toward the man, his voice remained even, but it carried an icy detachment that was

unsettling

of something being clumsily handled, followed by sharp rebukes, filled the air. A drunkard’s curses sliced through the tension, harsh

creased in

quick to react, stepping forward with resolve. “Mr. Reeves, I’ll

you think finding her first is a threat to me? We’ll see whether you find her before

courage faltering. He stuttered,

voice rang through the chaos with disbelief. “Miss Nixon,

his earlier composure. He arrived to see Kallie standing

the recent events to anyone who would