Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1126

Chapter 1126:

What could Jake possibly say to a man so detached from reality? Further conversation would only drive Clayton deeper into his delusions. Taking a moment, Jake inhaled deeply, seeking calm.

“Still, give me a moment to think this through. Pressuring me won’t help either of us. You know my temperament.”

Upon hearing Jake’s proposal, Clayton swiftly concurred.

“You’re absolutely correct. You have 24 hours—enough time, wouldn’t you agree? Yet, I must warn you, by this time tomorrow, the effects of Lacey’s poison will have fully manifested. You won’t find any remedy from the local doctors. They’re ill-equipped to handle such a sophisticated poison. And securing a specialist? Twenty-four hours might just be too tight. Still, if you’re willing to risk it, I won’t hinder you. Regardless of your choice, it doesn’t sway my plans. Kallie will return to my side, sooner or later.”

With a final flick of his wrist, Clayton ended the call.

His assistant, eyebrows knitted in worry, glanced toward Clayton.

“Mr. Morgan, what happens if Jake chooses Kallie over Elma? Wouldn’t that jeopardize our plan and cost us an important piece?” The important piece, of course, referred to Lacey.

a sly grin, appeared

her all these years, it’s crystal clear. If Jake neglects Elma’s plight, even if Elma survives, the rift it creates between Jake and Kallie will be insurmountable. Their chances of reconciling would dwindle even further. Besides, this scenario presents an excellent opportunity to sow discord between Jake and

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push Jake to do this. It was the perfect way to kill two birds with one

assistant’s face broke into an admiring

depth is truly impressive. With your ingenious planning,

but a sudden memory sparked a grave expression on his face as he fixed his gaze intently on his

he asked, his voice carrying a weight of

missing a beat, the assistant vigorously

under control, Mr. Morgan. Our team has secured

the operation will go off without a hitch,”

a sinister smile crept across Clayton’s features, his satisfaction

I want both outcomes secured—Kallie’s heart and