?<strong>Chapter 799:</strong>


    Lacey didn’t think there was anything wrong with how she felt. Jake was strikingly handsome, with a cool, powerful aura and an air of mystery that checked every box on her list. Although Jake was married with children, it seemed his wife had long turned her back on him.


    With a steadying breath, Lacey murmured to herself, “I have to be patient.” She still had time on her side. She could wait. Lacey figured that when Jake finally saw Kallie’s true colors, he would carve out a ce for her in his heart.


    Meanwhile, Jake sat alone in his room, deep in thought, unaware of the turmoil brewing in Lacey’s heart. He was meticulously nning his next move.


    Jake hadn’t been able to approach the Reeves Group, despite his consistent attempts over the past few days. He acknowledged Edgar’s vignce and initiative, recognizing the wisdom of his decision years ago to promote him.


    Jake had also noticed an influx of new faces at the Reeves Group. Through his past dealings with the Morgan family, he immediately recognized a few of yton’s former close allies among them. These men appeared to be backing Edgar, upying positions that, at first nce, seemed insignificant.


    But Jake wasn’t fooled by this and recognized it as a clever maneuver designed to throw Edgar off guard, making him believe yton’s men were only there to help and not to stake any im on the Reeves Group’s assets. What made this move even more convincing was the fact that yton had indeed been helping Kallie with several matterstely.


    Few could have imagined that yton’s true motive for sending his men to Kallie’spany and the Reeves Group was to keep a close watch on Jake. At this point, Jake knew he had to tread carefully, despite his growing unease.


    What lifted Jake’s spirits was Kallie’s uing return to the country. He nned to devise a way to evade yton’s men and get closer to Kallie.


    Jake pulled out his phone and clicked into a video— a recording of Sophie’spetition, which had been uploaded online. He watched it with a mix of emotions. Sophie had grown taller. Yet, he had missed out on her and the other kids growing up. He wondered if they would hold it against him. A shadow of regret flickered in Jake’s eyes.


    After dinner, Lacey stared at Jake’s still-closed door, feeling down.


    Jete approached, tilting her head. “Lacey, should I call Jake out for dinner?”


    Lacey shook her head gently. “No, don’t disturb him. I’m going out for a walk.”


    Jete nodded, understanding. After a moment’s pause, Jete rushed to catch up with Lacey. “Lacey, can I join you?”


    Lacey nodded with a smile and affectionately patted Jete’s head. Together, they crossed the bustling street and entered a vibrantmercial area.


    For Jete, who had grown up in a secluded vige, everything around her was a dazzling wonder. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she took it all in.


    “Everything is so fascinating! Lacey, look at that! It’s beautiful! And that smells amazing!” Jete eximed. “Lacey, can we buy that?” Jete raised her hand, pointing at a clothing store adorned with beautiful dresses disyed in the window.


    Jete lowered her head with a hint of embarrassment. “Lacey, I just think those dresses are stunning. You would look amazing in them.”


    Suddenly, Lacey’s mind drifted to Kallie. That day in the vige, she had spotted Kallie wearing a dress from this very brand. Kallie was elegant, beautiful, graceful, and exuded an air of natural nobility.


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