Chapter 1454:

Jeanette tried to blink back tears, but they continued to stream down her face. A wave of conflicting emotions overwhelmed her—gratitude, unease, and fear. The more kindness she received from Kallie and Jake, the more she dreaded the possibility of being hated by Lacey.

Kallie, unaware of Jeanette’s inner turmoil, attributed her somber mood to her anxieties about school. She gave Jeanette’s head a reassuring pat. “Don’t you worry about any of this,” she said with a warm smile. “Tell you what. Come back to Avalon with me. I’ll get you into Elma’s school. It’s one of the best in the city, with amazing teachers and resources. You’ll get a fantastic education there.”

Kallie’s expression turned serious. “Honestly, this is my fault,” she said, her voice laced with self-reproach. “I’ve made some enemies, and I’m worried that if I leave you here, they might try to hurt you.”

Initially, Kallie had believed her conflict with the royal family was a private matter, confined to herself and those directly involved.

But after witnessing Lisa’s vindictive attack on Jeanette at the hospital, Kallie’s concern had grown. She feared for Jeanette’s safety once she left the country.

details or the players involved. She had no desire to get entangled in their messy power struggles. She

different breed of enemy. She was ruthless and unpredictable, willing to stoop to any low to get what she wanted. And it was all because of Jake’s unwanted admirer. The thought irked Kallie. A wave of annoyance washed over her. She sighed inwardly, masking her frustration with a calm

protested, shaking her head. “I don’t want to be a burden. You really shouldn’t go out of your way to arrange a school for me. I’ve had a good education these past few

giving you an unfair advantage. Your grades are excellent. You’d get into that school on your own merit anyway. Besides, Elma talks about you all the time.

swelled with

Jeanette and settling her concerns, Kallie glanced at her watch and realized she was running behind schedule. She left Jeanette to rest and hurried to the company, where the staff had prepared

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toward the conference room, she asked Jake’s assistant, “Where’s Jake? Is he

assistant answered with prompt respect, “Mr. Reeves is awake. He has inquired about you upon waking, but understanding you were occupied, he

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