Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 788:

But the peaceful moment was shattered by the harsh words of an intruder. “They’re willing to sponsor you because they think it’s like taking in a stray. A little money, and they pat themselves on the back, calling themselves your heroes. They just did a small favor. I mean, I could offer you ten million right now if you slap Sophie and kneel before me.”

The air in the room froze as the laughter died down instantly.

The sight of an adult and child slowly approaching brought a cold silence to everyone’s face.

Rola was the one spouting the venomous words. Beside her stood Freya, a face Kallie recognized. The two, standing side by side, unmistakably looked like sisters.

Elva’s cheeks flushed with anger at the cruel remarks. Her hands clenched into fists, but she held back any words of protest. It wasn’t out of fear; she simply couldn’t risk antagonizing such influential figures. Furthermore, she owed much to the kindness of the Cooper family and couldn’t repay them with trouble.

“Why so quiet? You were all smiles talking with them a moment ago. Lost your voice now that I’m here? But of course, they’re your sponsors now. You have to keep them happy. Just a poor girl trying to fit in, aren’t you? I could never stoop to such groveling.” Rola’s laughter dripped with arrogance.

stood silently beside her,

hard to imagine someone so young as Rola saying such harsh words, leaving passersby in shock. Tears welled up in

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knew when to stop pushing boundaries. Elva’s

right. Kneel and bow to me!” Rola taunted with

backstage area was teeming with people: staff buzzing around, judges enjoying a brief respite, and a

would surely swirl,

defeat in the contest against Sophie, Rola couldn’t do anything. After all, the Nixon family, the largest investor in the competition, was not to be crossed. Her simmering rage

front of her. “Rola, you’re angry at me. Why drag others into this mess? Challenge me instead. Shall I offer the apology you’re

calm, but her eyes were ice-cold. Her powerful presence was undoubtedly

gaze. She clenched her teeth, struggling to maintain her composure. “Alright, then kneel and bow until I say it’s enough,” she commanded,

Sophie agreed, her voice steady. There was a subtle change in her eyes as she adjusted her