NovelEnglishChapter 426: She is neither a trinket nor my woman, as you put it. Her nis Kallie Nixon. If you're intrigued by her, go ahead and look her up. With her capabilities, she could end you effortlessly." The drunkard fumbled with his phone, hastily typing Kallie's ninto a search. His complexion drained of color as he read the contents of the screen.
Jake continued, “She actually owns this establishment. You claim women here are no good; what does that say about you? I don't want to see you in this place again. Leave now." However, Jake had no intention of letting the drunkard depart without a further lesson.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeating himself on the sofa with Kallie, Jake took her hand reassuringly. "Watch how I handle this troublemaker for you." Kallie averted her gaze, her voice low and weary as she spoke for the first tthat day. "I want to go home, Jake." At her words, Jake's expression softened, a warm smile replacing the frost in his eyes. "Alright, let's head home." Once Kallie was safely in the car, Jake delayed their departure. He summoned Edgar.
His expression stern, Jake questioned Edgar, "What happened? I instructed your team to monitor her closely and to escort her wherever she went. So why was she unattended? Why did she end up here?" Edgar was equally perplexed. The personnel assigned to follow Kallie were experienced. Such lapses were uncommon. Considering Kallie's significance to Jake, the oversight was especially troubling.
After a moment of reflection, Edgar's countenance grew grim as a particular individual cto mind. Though Edgar remained silent, his troubled expression spoke volumes to Jake.
"Takeback immediately. And summon the family doctor as soon as you get there," Jake instructed.
After making sure that Kallie was fine, Jake asked the servant to take her to rest. Once Kallie was settled, Jake headed to his study. Lenny was kneeling in the middle of the room.
Lenny's face was a mess; he still looked defiant.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEdgar sighed inwardly. Lenny was taken in by the real Jack. Despite his young age, Lenny was loyal and competent. Jake had always let Lenny's mistakes slide with a verbal reprimand, resorting to physical punishment. But this time, Lenny had crossed the line. Jake ordered his men to teach Lenny a lesson.
Despite Lenny's swollen face, he wasn't seriously hurt. Jake stood there silently, his handsface a mask of cold fury. It was enough to make anyone shiver. Lenny couldn't hold back the tears anymore. He felt wronged. He'd done everything for Jake. Why couldn't Jake see that? Lenny couldn't resist the urge to speak his mind.
"I just don't get it. Kallie's nothing but trouble! Instead of offering you any help, she had been unwittingly set up and drugged. Just how much longer de you intend to cto her aid and help her solve problems? You haven't even been paying attention to Miss lately. Do you have any idea what she's been going through because of you?"
Jake walked over to Lenny, his voice low and menacing. "You keep talking about 'Miss.' What are you really om doing this for,pher? I've made this formy decision. You're out. From now on, you can follow your 'Miss' wherever you want, but you're no longer my problem. Letmake one thing clear: if you crossagain, there won't be any second chances.'
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