Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1222:

Lacey was well aware of how disliked she was, and a miserable future loomed if she did nothing. Panic overwhelmed her, and in a desperate attempt, she dialed Clayton’s number, her voice trembling as she explained the situation.

“What are we going to do?” she asked, her words tumbling out in a rush.

“Are we just supposed to stand by and watch Jake and Kallie potentially reconcile? If they clear up the misunderstandings and realize what we’ve done to tear them apart, we’re doomed. Even if my actions stay hidden, Kallie will come for me. Your connections with the Morgan family won’t be enough to protect us from the combined might of the Nixon and Reeves groups. This affects both of us!”

To her surprise, Clayton simply sneered.

“It seems things are unfolding just as I expected. Like you, I don’t understand why they might still reconcile after everything that’s happened.”

Lacey, frustrated, snapped, “Now is not the time to think about that! What are you going to do?”

Clayton sighed deeply.

leave the county quickly. I have no idea how their relationship has developed, or whether they’ve shared their doubts

was behind this, under your orders, I would have already been dealt with. Everything seems fine for

Clayton’s expression turned cold.

are. I could escape with my assets before Jake could do anything to me. But it’s a different case

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the verge

face this alone! I’ve given you vital information and

a mix of detachment

it’s

soon the undertone in Clayton’s words struck her. She fell

no other ways out? Can’t we simply eliminate Kallie?” Lacey suggested, still clinging to

she wouldn’t inherit her share of the Reeves family assets. She wanted the Reeves family’s fortune. Yet, she realized the best outcome would be if Jake willingly handed it over. Without his cooperation, her own skills wouldn’t be