Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1321:

Clayton offered a gentle, fake smile.

“Don’t fret, Mrs. White. I’m not here with bad intentions. I’d like to discuss a potential partnership.”

“Partnership?” Gracelyn’s voice tinged with anger at the word.

“Now, when I am old and the last of my family, with my wealth dwindled, you speak of partnership? Are you here to mock me?”

Undeterred by Gracelyn’s sharp retort, Clayton calmly took a seat next to her and met her gaze with earnestness.

“Mrs. White, you know that’s not what I mean. This partnership isn’t about money. You want to settle scores with Jake, right? I can help you.”

Gracelyn paused and her frown deepened.

“What rubbish are you saying? Those issues are long past, and I am too old for such conflicts. I seek only peace now. I have moved on.”

a subtle smile, Clayton gestured toward the portrait

You and I both know that over the years, your

pain as she glared at Clayton with bitterness. She even started

a frail old woman. What have I done

share the same enemy.

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relax, albeit a little. She didn’t fully understand the complicated relationships and feuds

Gracelyn asked, “Is Kallie

“Yes,” Clayton admitted.

his ego if she left him for me. Jake and I have been fighting over her for a long time. I know she’s here with

respond immediately. She narrowed her eyes, thinking carefully. Clayton pressed on, sensing

it, Mrs. White,” he

have no other choice

deep breath, realizing the truth in his words. But something about him unsettled her. He seemed far too cunning. She didn’t want to make a deal with