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    Jete tried to blink back tears, but they continued to stream down her face. A wave of conflicting emotions overwhelmed her—gratitude, unease, and fear. The more kindness she received from Kallie and Jake, the more she dreaded the possibility of being hated by Lacey.


    Kallie, unaware of Jete’s inner turmoil, attributed her somber mood to her anxieties about school. She gave Jete’s head a reassuring pat. “Don’t you worry about any of this,” she said with a warm smile. “Tell you what. Come back to Avalon with me. I’ll get you into Elma’s school. It’s one of the best in the city, with amazing teachers and resources. You’ll get a fantastic education there.”


    Kallie’s expression turned serious. “Honestly, this is my fault,” she said, her voiceced with self-reproach. “I’ve made some enemies, and I’m worried that if I leave you here, they might try to hurt you.”


    Initially, Kallie had believed her conflict with the royal family was a private matter, confined to herself and those directly involved.


    But after witnessing Lisa’s vindictive attack on Jete at the hospital, Kallie’s concern had grown. She feared for Jete’s safety once she left the country.


    While Kallie had heard about the internal conflicts within the royal family, she didn’t know all the details or the yers involved. She had no desire to get entangled in their messy power struggles. She was not one to start a fight, but she wouldn’t hesitate to defend herself and those she cared about.


    Lisa was a different breed of enemy. She was ruthless and unpredictable, willing to stoop to any low to get what she wanted. And it was all because of Jake’s unwanted admirer. The thought irked Kallie. A wave of annoyance washed over her. She sighed inwardly, masking her frustration with a calm facade. She wouldn’t burden Jete with her worries.


    Jete, meanwhile, was touched by Kallie’s kindness and concern. “Oh, Kallie, you don’t have to do that,” she protested, shaking her head. “I don’t want to be a burden. You really shouldn’t go out of your way to arrange a school for me. I’ve had a good education these past few years, and I’m happy to continue my studies anywhere.”


    Kallie smiled and gently pinched Jete’s cheek. She said, her voice warm and reassuring, “Sweetheart, this isn’t about giving you an unfair advantage. Your grades are excellent. You’d get into that school on your own merit anyway. Besides, Elma talks about you all the time. It would be wonderful for her to have a friend at school.”


    Jete’s heart swelled with gratitude. Words failed her.


    After reassuring Jete and settling her concerns, Kallie nced at her watch and realized she was running behind schedule. She left Jete to rest and hurried to thepany, where the staff had prepared everything for the afternoon meeting.


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    As Kallie strode toward the conference room, she asked Jake’s assistant, “Where’s Jake? Is he still asleep?”


    Recognizing Kallie, Jake’s assistant answered with prompt respect, “Mr. Reeves is awake. He has inquired about you upon waking, but understanding you were upied, he refrained from interrupting. A project required his immediate attention, and he’s currently with his team addressing it.”


    Kallie offered a simple nod, choosing not to press for further details. The reality was, Jake had attempted to reach Kallie with numerous messages and calls this morning.


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