Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 908

Chapter 908:

With that, Jake hung up the phone, leaving Lacey to struggle with her predicament. Her desperation mounted as she couldn’t believe Jake was brushing her off. Cornered by the approaching men, each with a fierce look, Lacey put on a brave face, her gaze sweeping over them. “Jake will be here soon. If you know what’s good for you, leave while you can.”

But a man’s mocking laughter rang out, striking Lacey like a slap across the face. “Oh, for real? Jake’s coming to save you? It seems you’re not that important to him, though.”

Lacey’s expression faltered, her eyes lighting up with anger. “You have no idea what you’re talking about. Jake’s kept me by his side for years, perfectly showcasing how much I matter to him. Besides, I’m the one he trusts most. If you hurt me, he won’t let you get away with it.”

The bodyguards parted, and through wheeled a figure Lacey hadn’t expected to see. The person in the wheelchair was none other than Cody. Lacey thought he should have shown signs of aging, but instead, he looked surprisingly healthy and full of energy, a stark contrast to the frail man she had once seen.

As soon as Lacey recognized Cody, her gaze faltered, and she hastily pretended she didn’t know him. But Cody saw right through her act, his eyes sharpening with a knowing look. “Spare the act. Be honest, and I might let you walk out. Stay stubborn, though, and I’ll keep you here as long as I please. As long as I don’t harm you, do you really think Jake would turn against me for your sake?”

had been nothing more than a gang leader overseas, but in recent years, his influence gradually spread across the country. He was deeply involved with the underworld. When Cody first arrived in Burmoos, people dismissed him as nothing significant. But now, no one dared to think that way. After all, no one wanted unnecessary trouble in their business. Cody had

simple philosophy: live and let live. Yet, some quietly sought Cody’s help to eliminate their rivals. For Cody, money was everything – the ultimate driving force. Moreover, he kept countless secrets of the wealthy that could destroy lives if revealed, steadily

and had yet to establish a firm foothold. Besides, Cody held no personal

resolve when handling Kallie with that aloof facade. Lacey could tell Jake still had feelings for Kallie, which made it clear she

Her eyes, cold

her voice steady despite the underlying frustration. “I admit it was my fault for leaving without informing you years ago. But I didn’t cause you any harm. Did you really have to aim for my

by her response. “Why would I want your life? And you know well enough that your leaving back then was more than just not informing me. When I brought you on, I made

having anyone keep tabs on you. But then, out of nowhere, you vanished and

sign a one-year contract with you. But I didn’t