Chapter 909

Chapter 909:

Lacey’s face burned with embarrassment as she gritted her teeth. “Anyway, I had my reasons for leaving. Enough of this topic. If you aim to get back at me, fine. Just remember, this is Burmoos, not some lawless place under your control.”

Cody smirked, clearly amused by her defiance. “What, Miss Payne, aren’t you afraid?”

She clenched her fists tightly. Fear twisted inside her, but she didn’t dare to show it. This was all she had left—her dignity.

Cody glanced at the elderly man beside him. “Alright, this doesn’t concern you. Go rest. I didn’t summon Miss Payne here to settle scores. Let’s not intimidate her.”

With a slight nod and a dismissive snort, the elderly man cast Lacey a sidelong glance before turning away.

“Another greedy yet ungrateful individual,” he muttered, his tone laced with mockery, which only fueled Lacey’s anger.

that. No harm intended. I hope you can be understanding,

her chest. It was like a slow, relentless torment. Determined, she spoke firmly. “Mr. Hopkins, I’ve already admitted my mistake. I don’t see any

“At last, Miss Payne, you’re speaking

of deal? If it’s unreasonable, I’d rather die than

fond of Jake and want to be with him. I can make that happen, but there’s a price. You’d have to work for me. If you

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Lacey shook her head. “No. I don’t need

him

have a word with Mr. Reeves. I might just mention

Her hands shook slightly at her sides, and her mind raced with panic. What could she do now? What options were left? How had Cody found out about this? But

onto a shred of hope, Lacey turned back, feigning confusion. “I’m sorry, Mr. Hopkins.

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