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.”

Elma’s well-being. The servants caring for Elma had indeed informed him that the medication was running low. Jake instructed his

Jake didn’t pay Lacey any more attention. His indifference stung, but at least Lacey had gotten what she

stood nearby, his tone dripping

special to

know

where magic

asked. Let me warn you that Jake’s people will be everywhere. How do you plan to

a mysterious

worry about it. I’ll take care

to the room, settling into the only

back a retort as he closed the door behind him. No wonder Kallie never fell for him. If it were her, she wouldn’t have, either. Clayton

downstairs for a

glances. But no one came to

Half an hour later, Sophie appeared downstairs, holding Elma’s

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