?<strong>Chapter 550:</strong>


    A swarm of bodyguards stormed in, swiftly taking control of the scene.


    The crowd instinctively divided into two neat rows, making way for a tall man in a suit, who was striding toward them.


    Saniya pinched her thigh sharply, forcing tears to well up and burst into pitiful sobs, feigning distress. “Stan, do you have any idea how much I’ve been through?”


    Just as she was about to advance, a firm hand intercepted her, blocking her path.


    Saniya was about tosh out when a cold, deep voice cut through the tension, interrupting her. “You’re searching for Stan. So, are you his partner?”


    Saniya nced up and was immediately captivated by a face so handsome that it seemed almost otherworldly. His presence was maic, his auramanding. His cold, dark eyes, like endless pools, bored into hers with intensity. He was dazzlingly more attractive than Stan, his charm almost palpable.


    Saniya rolled her eyes as she quickly devised a new n. She said softly, “I’m not exactly Stan’s partner. Just an acquaintance. Sir, are you familiar with Stan?” Saniya threw Jake a shy nce as she spoke, her eyshes fluttering slightly.


    A cold, disdainful smile curved Jake’s lips. “Certainly, I’m well-acquainted with him.”


    With a casual wave of his hand, the bodyguards dragged in a disheveled man.


    Stan, once a force to be reckoned with in the Reeves family, was now dragged before everyone like a battered stray.


    Stan bowed his head shamefully, his back hunched, and his body marred by bruises. He looked as though he had endured severe mistreatment.


    Saniya let out a scream of terror and staggered a few steps backward.


    Jake’s cold smile widened as he ruthlessly stepped on Stan’s hand, grinding his heel down. “I’m talking to you. Do you know this woman?”


    Stan emitted a cry of pain and humiliation.


    Before Stan could respond, Saniya blurted out, shaking her head frantically, “No! I don’t know him. We just happened to attend a party together. Sir, please, don’t do this. I’m so terrified.”


    Saniya blinked, tears clinging to hershes. Her once beautiful face now appeared heartbreakingly pitiful.


    Just then, Kallie emerged from the crowd, holding Sophie’s hand. Sophie’s cheeks were wet, her eyes red from crying.


    Immediately, when Sophie saw Jake, she broke free and ran into his arms.


    “Jake, everyone here is horrible. I didn’t do anything wrong, but they’re all trying to me it on me.”


    It was the first time Jake had seen Sophie cry so bitterly. Jake’s expression softened immediately. He lifted her into his arms, soothing her while casting a cold, sharp re at everyone else.


    Jake’s voice was cold as he questioned, “Who dared use my daughter?”


    Saniya’s heart sank into her stomach. She suddenly realized that the man before her was the same one who had shared dinner with Kallie a few days ago.


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