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.

slightly unnerved. Yet, a spark of realization seemed to ignite within him, and he lifted his gaze with newfound confidence. “You’ve been searching for someone,” he declared, his tone laced with a

you fresh

world to you. Watch as I find her first, and then you’ll never see

you truly believe I wouldn’t take action against you?” As Jake advanced toward the man, his voice remained even, but

with an unsettling calm that made the skin

from the doorway. The sound of something being clumsily handled, followed by sharp rebukes, filled

creased

was quick to react, stepping forward with resolve. “Mr.

his lips. “So, you think finding her first is a threat to me? We’ll

his courage faltering. He stuttered, unable to meet Jake’s steely

door, Edgar’s voice rang through the chaos

demeanor dropped as he rushed to the door, urgency replacing his earlier composure. He arrived

by, hastily explaining the recent events to anyone who would