Chapter 785:

At this thought, Freya’s gaze on Kallie chilled further. Yet, instead of acting out, she just waved dismissively. “Leave now.”

Freya was convinced that she could win Clayton’s heart over Kallie’s.

Kallie, unfazed, picked up Sophie and took her upstairs. The rest was for Clayton to handle.

Hours passed. At midnight, Kallie heard a knock at the door. Opening it, she was surprised to find Clayton standing there.

Clayton looked worn out, clearly having dealt with Freya. “Don’t worry,” he said, managing a weary smile. “She won’t bother you again.”

“It’s alright. I know it’s not your fault,” Kallie replied softly. After all, if her handbag hadn’t been snatched by those gangsters, Clayton wouldn’t have intervened on her behalf and later attracted Freya’s attention. She planned to leave this place right after Sophie’s competition.

a moment before saying, “If there’s nothing else, you should go

called out, his eyes holding a trace

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for me, but she’s not exactly a good person. My company has deals with several major firms in the city. If I offend the gang behind Freya, I doubt my goods will leave the port safely. This gang

analyzing. “Are you worried they’ll make things difficult for you? But with the resources we have, we can’t take

major yet. Just some underhanded tactics messing with my company’s operations under Freya’s directives. I could cope with it if it were just occasional, but they have targeted my company consistently. Freya is the type who won’t stop until she gets what she wants, and she’s pulling all these stunts just to force me to her side. I

“You want me to pretend to be your girlfriend,

“I know it’s a lot to ask, but I’m out

been on the company lately, and the company couldn’t

it’s best not to mess with local gangs. You know most of

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