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.

do? I’ll have to leave the county quickly. I have no idea how their relationship has developed,

impossible! I’m still at the Reeves residence. If Jake had figured out that I was behind this, under your orders, I would have already been dealt with. Everything seems fine for now. I overheard Jake and Kallie making plans to meet, instead of attending your

Clayton’s expression turned cold.

not as trapped as you are. I could escape with my assets before Jake could do

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was on the

need your help! Please, don’t leave me to face

his tone a mix of

I have a plan, but it’s contingent on your willingness to

was taken aback, but soon the undertone in Clayton’s words struck her.

eliminate Kallie?” Lacey suggested, still clinging to the

were killed, 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

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