Chapter 1346:

The sight of him—crawling, pathetic, drenched in fear—only made Kallie’s stomach churn. Without another glance, she turned to Jake, tugging at his hand.

“We need to go. Now.” Jake nodded.

They pushed through the door, slipping into the dimly lit hall. Every step was measured, every breath shallow. For a moment, it seemed like they would make it. Then, they reached the entrance. And everything fell apart.

A dozen figures emerged from the shadows, blocking every possible escape route. The bodyguards had been waiting.

Kallie’s breath hitched, her fingers instinctively clutching Jake’s coat. His hand reached back, brushing over hers—a silent reassurance. Then, with quiet conviction, he whispered, “Don’t worry, I’ll get you out of here. No matter what.”

Kallie swallowed, but as she looked at Jake, standing tall, unwavering in the face of danger, something inside her steadied.

“Kallie.” Gracelyn’s voice rang out just then.

Gracelyn walked over, the crowd

eyes were filled with fury and iciness

think

Kallie felt she could finally express her

used to really respect you and thought you were someone I could trust. I even planned to take you to Burmoos to care for

into laughter, pointing

the man next to you. It turns out you’ve deceived me all along. You and Jake are so close that he’d risk

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had known that it was you who had fallen that day, I would’ve made sure you died miserably!”

faced the angry

because of a coward. Your grandson was not suited for the business world. He chose to challenge

an emotional breakdown, Gracelyn hissed, “Nonsense! My grandson had always been a decent man. Plus, everyone errs now

Jake shook his head.

landed him in jail for the rest of his life. Moreover, I never wanted him dead. The prospect of facing the consequences of his actions overwhelmed him, and he jumped off the

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