Chapter 555: Kallie inhaled sharply. "Alright. I accept. Once our team locates Evita, I'll accompany you abroad. Withas your hostage, Jake will hold back. However, if I suffer any harm, I cannot predict his reaction. He might just lose his mind." Saniya's sneer lingered as she refrained from replying to Kallie.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs Kallie stepped out of the room where Saniya was detained, she collided directly with someone.
Upon noticing Kallie's troubled expression, Jake's concern grew immediately. He steadied her, his voice laced with worry. "What did Saniya want? It doesn't involve you or Sophie, does it?" Jake's gaze pierced through Kallie, as if he could read her thoughts effortlessly.
Jake always had such keen and discerning eyes. Trying to mask her unease and panic, Kallie held his gaze firmly, her hand gripping his tightly. Without denying it, she responded, "Yes." Jake's face transformed in an instant, his eyes clouding with concern as he moved to walk into the room. Kallie quickly held him back. “Wait. Letfinish. She did make a request, but it's one I can reject.” gvlnovsis where magic happens Jake eyed Kallie with a hint of skepticism. "Really?" With a nod and a light chuckle, Kallie reassured him. "Why would I lie to you? I know you too well. If you wanted the truth, you'd uncover it easily." Feeling his suspicion wane, Jake tightened his grip on her hand, his expression softening with empathy. "You know, I could probably track down Evita myself. But there's a strange group involved that preventsfrom locating her. Things are tricky. Why not givea little more time? I hate to see you troubled by Saniya's demands." Kallie shook her head resolutely and replied, "No, we can't afford to delay. If we do, something might happen to Evita. By then, if someone instigates Elaine, she'll turn against Ewing. I have to help Ewing. If it weren't for his protection when Sophie and I were with the Nixons, we might not have made it." Memories of those tough times lingered with Kallie. Abram and his family, especially Bria, had repeatedly tried to harm Kallie.
On the day Kallie went into labor, they had plotted against her, and she and Sophie nearly lost their lives. Ewing had halted everything to safeguard Kallie continuously for three days and nights.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThroughout Kallie's recuperation after giving birth, Ewing was a constant presence, never leaving her side. He was her cousin, but she had always looked up to him more like a big brother.
Jake pulled Kallie close and assured her, "Don't worry. I won't make any rash moves. Anyone who matters to you matters to me."
There were still a few days before Saniya was set to leave. Kallie and Jake began to strategize. Their best bet was to extract information from Saniya and then ensure she remained within their reach domestically.
Kallie genuinely didn't wish harm upon Saniya. The content is on novelenglish.net!
However, since Saniya knew of Evita's location, she inevitably had ties to the mastermind once the mastermind was tipped off, knowing where Evita was held captive would be pointless.