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.”

subtle smile, Clayton gestured toward the portrait

both know that over the years, your disregard for Jake isn’t due to forgiveness but helplessness. You’ve been nursing a silent grudge but

she glared at Clayton

frail old

the same enemy. Jake took someone very dear to me. I want justice, just as you do.

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was smooth and persuasive, and Gracelyn began to relax, albeit a little. She didn’t fully understand the complicated relationships

a brief pause, Gracelyn asked, “Is Kallie the one you

“Yes,” Clayton admitted.

be a huge blow to his ego if she left him for me. Jake and I have

eyes, thinking carefully. Clayton

about it, Mrs. White,”

no other choice but to

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