Chapter 1020:

After a tense pause, Lacey grabbed her phone and dialed Jake. Jake picked up almost immediately, his voice calm.

“What’s up?”

Lacey felt anxious but worked hard to keep her voice steady.

“Mr. Reeves, could you send someone to pick me up? Elma’s medication is running low, and I want to make sure she’s taken care of. I just figured if you send someone to pick me up, I can return sooner. I’ve been tied up with a few things lately and nearly forgot.”

“Alright,” Jake agreed.

“Just reach out to Leo for matters like this. He’ll take care of everything for you.”

“No need,” she interrupted quickly.

“Leo’s preoccupied with other things. Just a car, please.”

had indeed informed him that the medication was running low. Jake instructed his

doing that, Jake didn’t pay Lacey any more attention. His indifference stung, but

nearby, his tone dripping

not as special to

and she shot back sharply, “You don’t know anything.

where magic

me warn you that Jake’s people will

flashed a mysterious

take care of that. I’m going to

returned to the room, settling

him. No wonder Kallie never fell for him. If it were her, she wouldn’t have, either. Clayton was no

downstairs for a long time, hesitant to go in.

passing staff shot Kallie curious glances. But no

Half an

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