Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1457:

“Oh, really?” Kallie replied, an amused smile playing on her lips. “You’re the reason Jake’s successful? Interesting.”

“Of course.” The man scoffed, mistaking Kallie’s disbelief for admiration. He puffed out his chest, a smug grin spreading across his face. “I’m a big deal around here. I know this market like the back of my hand. I helped Jake a ton when he was setting up shop here. You owe me big time. If Jake knew how you were treating me, he’d divorce you in a heartbeat. Then we’d see what kind of ‘good fate’ a divorced woman like you would have.”

Kallie’s disgust grew with every word. She knew exactly why Jake had chosen this man as his partner. Jake, new to the area, needed someone with local knowledge to navigate the complexities of the market. But even if they had faced difficulties, it wouldn’t have been a major issue. After all, Jake and she had more money than they knew what to do with.

Kallie waved her hand dismissively and tossed a black card at the man. “Here,” she said coldly. “This should cover whatever you think you’re owed for helping Jake. Take it and leave.”

widened at the sight of the black card, greed flickering in their depths. But he hesitated, reluctant to leave. He didn’t see anything wrong with his behavior. In fact, he was convinced that Kallie must have acknowledged his words and contributions. Why

declared. “Jake and I are friends. I told you, I won’t leave unless he asks me to. You wouldn’t understand the

to milk the situation for all it was worth. Initially, she had assumed the man possessed a modicum of refinement, but his true colors had quickly become apparent. His condescending

to waste another precious moment on him, Kallie tapped her fingers impatiently on the table. “Ignore him, gentlemen,” she commanded. “Let’s proceed with the meeting. If anyone has concerns or objections regarding my presence, you’re welcome to discuss them with me privately afterward. There’s no need

an issue out of it now, feel

arm candy, a pretty face with no substance. If Kallie and Jake were indeed close, challenging her authority could backfire spectacularly. It simply wasn’t worth the risk. If she

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company’s current challenges and proposing decisive solutions. She even