Chapter 1183:

Kallie lost her cool, her face turning dark. Lacey, unfazed and even eager, welcomed the brewing storm, completely unaware of Jake’s darkened face.

Kallie then flashed a chilling smile at Lacey.

“Who’s really the jealous one here? If he loves you as much as you say, why are you so insecure that you’d harm an innocent girl? My daughter, Sophie, has nothing to do with this. Why did you push her into the lake?”

Lacey’s smile froze. Disbelief was clearly visible on her face as she processed the accusation, wondering if she had heard incorrectly.

“That’s ridiculous. I never pushed your daughter into the lake. That’s just absurd.”

Kallie feigned deep sorrow.

“Jake and I ended things on good terms. We handled discussions about the kids civilly. I understand you find them bothersome. But I never thought you’d go to such lengths. Lacey, why act out against my daughter now that you’ve gotten what you wanted? Isn’t it as wonderful as you hoped?”

daughter. I didn’t push her into the lake. I have no reason to do so.

defend herself, Lacey overlooked the revealing slip she

renewed interest. It appeared that Jake’s feelings for Lacey weren’t as genuine as they appeared. He had been feigning

soon caught onto her mistake. She turned

cornering me. Won’t you stand up for me?” Jake had planned to use Lacey to agitate Kallie, but he didn’t

could feel Kallie’s piercing gaze on him, her expression practically mocking him for bringing such a scene into the room. Embarrassment tightened Jake’s jaw as he snapped at

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no room for argument, nor did it

trembled, her confusion

hear me out. I didn’t push Sophie. I would never do something like that.

sneer was colder than

it matter whether you did it or not? I couldn’t care

foolish she had been. She had warned herself countless times not to fall for Jake, or let her guard down. However,

even deeper resentment within Lacey. It was the first time Jake had brought her to a business dinner as his fiancée. Yet, because of Kallie, Lacey found herself the most

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