Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1460:

Benjamin was about to defend himself, but Jake’s voice cut through the air like a blade. “He’s just a venomous snake, spitting nonsense and lies wherever he goes. Loves to gossip so much—maybe I should make sure he never speaks another word again.”

The weight of these words crushed Benjamin’s resolve, and his legs gave out beneath him. He collapsed onto his knees, gasping. Yet, even in his fear, he wasn’t ready to back down completely. His voice shook, but he forced the words out. “Jake… Is your wife really worth it? She’s nothing but a shallow pretty face, parading around with your success like it’s her own. If you don’t put her in her place now, she’ll walk all over you. It’s only a matter of time before she betrays you. Mark my words.”

Jake’s expression darkened, his eyes sharpening like ice-cold steel.

Benjamin flinched, his body instinctively recoiling under the weight of Jake’s chilling stare. He tried to speak again but found his throat dry, his voice stolen by sheer terror.

Jake let out a slow, cold chuckle. “Cutting out your tongue won’t be enough, will it? Even if you can’t talk, you’ll find other ways to spread your poison—typing, writing… As long as you breathe, you’ll be a thorn in Kallie’s side.”noveldrama

Without another word, Jake rose to his feet and strode toward Benjamin. His hand extended—fingers curling around Benjamin’s throat like a noose tightening.

In Jake’s presence, Benjamin was nothing more than a brittle reed, trembling in the wind. His body refused to move, his breath caught in his throat as he stared up at Jake with wide, terrified eyes.

Jake leaned in slightly, his voice slow and deliberate. “Listen carefully. Today’s plan? It wasn’t mine. It was all Kallie’s ideas.” He let the words sink in before continuing, his tone laced with quiet admiration. “She’s sharper than I am and more capable than you could ever imagine. I’m lucky to have her. And if—by some chance—she ever falls for someone else, it’ll be because I wasn’t good enough, not because of anything you or anyone like you says.”

Jake’s eyes darkened, his voice turning razor-sharp. “I won’t tolerate anyone talking shit about her. Do you understand?”

Benjamin’s head bobbed up and down frantically, his face ghostly pale. “Y-Yes! I understand! I swear…”

Jake’s lips curled into a cold, knowing smile. “No, you don’t.” His voice dropped to a whisper, yet it sent a chill slicing through the air. “Men like you will never truly see women as equals. You’ll always believe they should stay in the shadows, incapable of surpassing you. You’ll keep underestimating them and running your mouth. That’s why cutting out your tongue or breaking your hands would be pointless. No, your punishment will be different.”

Ⱡ𝗮𝗍𝙚𝕤𝖙 ς𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝗲𝖗𝗌 ɢ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝚌𝗈𝗆

Jake’s gaze sharpened, his words turning ominous. “Go on. Guess what I’ll do.”

Then, just as abruptly as he had seized Benjamin, Jake released his grip.

Benjamin gasped, stumbling backward as his body convulsed with fear. He had wetted himself. Jake’s unspoken threat shattered what little pride he had left. Without a second thought, he bolted.

Moments later, Benjamin found himself kneeling before Kallie, his forehead colliding with the cold floor, over and over again—a desperate, humiliating plea for mercy.

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