Chapter 426:

She is neither a trinket nor my woman, as you put it. Her name is Kallie Nixon. If you’re intrigued by her, go ahead and look her up. With her capabilities, she could end you effortlessly.”

The drunkard fumbled with his phone, hastily typing Kallie’s name into a search. His complexion drained of color as he read the contents of the screen.

Jake continued, “She actually owns this establishment. You claim women here are no good; what does that say about you? I don’t want to see you in this place again. Leave now.”

However, Jake had no intention of letting the drunkard depart without a further lesson.

Seating himself on the sofa with Kallie, Jake took her hand reassuringly. “Watch how I handle this troublemaker for you.”

Kallie averted her gaze, her voice low and weary as she spoke for the first time that day. “I want to go home, Jake.”

replacing

in the car, Jake delayed their departure.

to monitor her closely and to escort her wherever she went. So why was she unattended? Why did she end

personnel assigned to follow Kallie were experienced. Such lapses were uncommon. Considering Kallie’s significance to Jake, the oversight

a particular individual came to mind. Though Edgar remained silent, his

doctor as soon as

rest. Once Kallie was settled,

was a mess; he

Jack. Despite his young age, Lenny was loyal and competent. Jake had always let Lenny’s mistakes slide with a verbal reprimand, resorting to physical punishment. But

stood there silently, his handsome face a mask of cold fury. It was enough to make anyone shiver. Lenny couldn’t hold back the tears anymore. He felt wronged. He’d

resist the urge to speak his

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