Chapter 438:

Joanna thought about it for a moment, and then it clicked. Jake had planned this all meticulously. He’d waited for the perfect moment to strike when everyone was watching. He’d used public opinion to deliver a knockout punch, leaving her with no way to fight back. The sun was still shining, but a shiver ran down Joanna’s spine.

Just then, Jake looked straight into the camera. His dark eyes were sharp, piercing, like a hawk’s, seeing right through Joanna. Fear and unease washed over Joanna.

She took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and gritted her teeth. “Jake, you brought this on yourself!”

By the time Kallie and Sophie arrived, the venue holding the conference was swarming with people. Kallie spotted a few cars that belonged to the Reeves family. Her heart skipped a beat. She grabbed a reporter who was rushing past. “What are the Reeves family doing here?”

The reporter shook his head. “No idea—I’m just here for the press conference.”

Kallie’s face went pale. She rushed inside, holding Sophie tight. Once inside, Kallie saw the Reeves family pointing at Jake. “Don’t listen to him! He’s Jake, the one who killed his own mother! How can you trust a murderer?” The crowd erupted into chaos.

flashing, desperate to get closer. A few bold ones even tried to yank off Jake’s mask, desperate for a glimpse of

Jake was no easy prey. Flanked by a wall of formidable bodyguards, he remained untouchable. Getting close enough to remove his mask was out

Stan. Without a second thought, she rushed toward him, her steps quick and determined. “Stan!” Kallie called out, her voice icy despite the paleness of her

the

his head and said, “Oh, Kallie. Are you getting nervous

deep breath, composing herself. “Jake ditched me for Sarah. Why would I take him back now? He nearly killed my daughter

expression teasing yet meaningful. “Why the rush, then? If he’s not Jake, why not just prove it?

into fists as she fought to keep her voice

who do you think you are, daring to demand that he show his face? Push this any further, and you’ll have the Nixon family

a grave mistake. If you pull your men back now, I can forgive you. If you still don’t trust me, I’ll talk to him privately and

buy time, hoping Jake’s identity could remain hidden a little

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