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.

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were filled with fury and iciness as she

not been good to you? Why do you always think of leaving me?” Her words

felt she could

to really respect you and thought you were someone I could trust. I even planned to take you to Burmoos to care for you in your old age. You were once so kind—what made you turn so cruel? I’ll always remember the pain

into laughter,

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

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Through gritted teeth, she said, “I never thought you’d come to me on your own. If I had known that it was you who

faced the

was not suited for the business world. He chose to challenge me and broke the law repeatedly. His own actions sealed his fate, doomed for downfall,

Gracelyn hissed, “Nonsense! My grandson had always been a decent man. Plus, everyone errs now and then. My grandson didn’t deserve that

Jake shook his head.

of his life. Moreover, I never

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