Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 774:

Sophie instinctively clutched her mother’s hand tighter. “Mom, maybe we should just go,” she whispered, her voice trembling as her gaze darted toward the bodyguards.

Though Sophie enjoyed a bit of competition, even she knew to keep their safety in mind while abroad. Back home, she would have confidently called 911. But here, in unfamiliar territory, trust wasn’t a given. There was no guarantee the police would strive to bring justice.

Kallie, however, didn’t waver. She knelt beside Sophie, brushing a reassuring hand over her daughter’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, sweetheart,” she murmured. “We’re not the ones who need to leave.”

Hearing this, Rola let out a laugh, her tone laced with derision. She crossed her arms, leaning back with a smirk. “If you’re so set on making this difficult, don’t blame me for what happens next. Throw them out!”

The staff shifted uncomfortably, their eyes darting between Rola and Kallie as beads of sweat appeared on their brows. One of them leaned closer to Kallie, his voice a strained murmur. “Please, ma’am, we’d rather not make a scene. If you’d just cooperate, this can all be handled quietly.”

Kallie scoffed, an almost amused smile playing on her lips. “Rola’s quite bold, isn’t she? All because her father’s an investor here. But what if I told you I am also an investor?”

room went silent, a ripple of uncertainty spreading through the crowd, followed by Rola’s shrill laughter. Her hands

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father’s wealth, so you had to come up with some wild story?” One of the staff cleared his throat awkwardly. “Er… Our investors attend annual meetings,” he

for everyone’s murmurs to settle before speaking. “I did invest, but not under my name,” she explained smoothly. “The funds are under someone else’s name, so naturally, I wouldn’t be attending the

aback, her eyes wide with surprise. Kallie had never

to keep it from you. I know how much it means to you to compete fairly. You didn’t want any shortcuts, and I respect that. I

don’t believe you. If you’re telling the truth, call this

unfazed. “I could,

crossing her arms in smug satisfaction. “As I thought. Just

surprise, Kallie turned to the staff. “You have access to the investors’ contact list, correct? Call the one with the last

with uncertainty, and a flicker of apprehension. Among all the investors, there was indeed only one Nixon. And he happened to be the largest investor here. Kallie’s composed expression left little room for anyone to doubt her. High-profile families like the Nixons weren’t the sort to be