Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1158:

Lacey, puzzled, replied, “A contract? What are you talking about?” She was completely unaware of any such agreement, and Jake had never mentioned it.

At the butler’s gesture, an assistant presented a document to her.

“Considering your engagement party is imminent, Mr. Reeves was explicit—no contract signature, no appearance.” The butler continued, “Remember, he is looking for a partner in marriage, not necessarily love.”

As Lacey perused the contract, her complexion paled. The document explicitly outlined that their union was purely transactional—offering social elevation and financial stability but devoid of affection. Any breach of their agreement—refraining from private intimacy—would lead to an immediate divorce.

Jake’s terms were stern but clear: signing the contract would not only legitimize her as Mrs. Reeves, fulfilling her aspirations, but also enrich her by ten million dollars.

Money was indeed a necessity for Lacey. Yet, she was confident that as Mrs. Reeves, financial shortages would be a thing of the past. Jake’s intentions were now crystal clear. If Lacey refused to sign the contract, she risked becoming the laughingstock at the engagement party, gaining nothing.

world, eager to announce her upcoming marriage to Jake. She had reached out to numerous media outlets to share her news. She wanted to show Kallie

showed no reaction

preferred to think that Kallie was aware of the situation and was quietly crying

feelings had turned to regret. The engagement party was set to be a grand affair with many guests, and it would even be covered by the media, orchestrated by her. If the

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thought made Lacey clench her teeth and crumple

quickly cautioned

that contract. If it’s damaged,

on the paper. She eyed the butler with suspicion and declared, “I don’t believe Mr. Reeves would say that. You must be trying to

fabricate this. It’s Mr. Reeves’ personal affair, not mine. I wouldn’t

were a veiled insult. Lacey understood his implication and felt frustration rise within her. The

Lacey stood her ground.

Mr. Reeves. If you’re