Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1181:

Under relentless attacks from the Reeves Group and other rivals, the Nixon Group’s quarterly profits had plummeted. Confidence in the company wavered as whispers of its downfall spread. Key employees had resigned, and betrayals within the ranks only deepened the wounds.

To outsiders, the Nixon Group looked like a crumbling fortress, teetering on the brink of collapse, waiting for one final strike to bring it down. The strain was visible on Kallie. The weight of the battles she fought alone had etched itself into her features. Even her children noticed the weariness she tried to hide behind soft smiles.

After a heartfelt goodbye to her three kids, Kallie set out for the meeting. She anticipated Jake would be waiting for her—alone. But when she pushed open the heavy doors to the meeting room, her breath hitched for a fleeting second.

The room was filled with faces she hadn’t expected: former allies of the Nixon Group, now aligned with the Reeves Group. Betrayal hung in the air like a thick fog. Jake sat in the center, his presence commanding as always, while beside him was Lacey.

It had been some time since Kallie had last seen Lacey, and the transformation was striking. Gone was the gaudy, attention-seeking wardrobe Lacey had once favored. Her new look was understated yet sophisticated, exuding a fresh elegance that demanded respect. The change was deliberate.

It didn’t take long for Kallie to recognize the intent behind it—Lacey was imitating her. Yet, even with the effort, Lacey couldn’t quite pull it off. There was something intangible missing, something that set Kallie apart.

aura as Jake’s fiancée seemed hollow, as if

with those who had turned against Kallie and

before she smoothed her expression into one of calm control. A faint, composed smile graced her lips

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and Lacey. In fact,

partners supported Jake, it was necessary to make Kallie feel unwelcome at such an event. After all, business partners could be friends, but their interests

behavior but responded

let go of the humiliation. She pointedly asked, “Miss Nixon, you’re a bit

her smile faded upon hearing Lacey’s comment. She replied politely yet distantly, “Since Mr. Reeves is hosting, should the guests arrive

her plan to arrive excessively late. If Jake chose to make an issue

insulted, closed her mouth in