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.”

The man’s eyes 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 else would she offer him money?

He pocketed the black card, calmly straightened his chair, and sat back down. “This isn’t enough,” he declared. “Jake and I are friends. I told you, I won’t leave unless he asks me to. You wouldn’t understand the kind of bond we men share. I’ll wait here for Jake.”noveldrama

Kallie checked her watch, resisting the urge to have the man forcibly removed from the premises. She wanted nothing more to do with him. But she knew that if her security detail so much as laid a finger on him while escorting him out, he would undoubtedly try 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 remarks about women and his inflated sense of self-importance—there was no mistaking the kind of man he truly was.

Unwilling 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 to waste everyone’s time.”

Her voice hardened as she gestured toward the door. “However, if you insist on making an issue out of it now, feel free to leave. I’ll ensure your resignation is promptly approved by Jake.”

Her words hit their mark. Those who had been harboring doubts or grievances quickly reconsidered their stance. Kallie’s aura of authority left no doubt that she was not just 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 proved to be incompetent, they could always ignore her.

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As the meeting progressed, Kallie wasted no time in dissecting the company’s current challenges and proposing decisive solutions. She even introduced new policies, including adjustments to salaries and bonuses.

Those who had initially dismissed Kallie as a mere ornament were now forced to acknowledge her competence. She was far more than just a pretty face. She possessed a sharp mind and a keen understanding of business.

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