?<strong>Chapter 816:</strong>


    At that moment, the door burst open.


    After treating Cody, Lacey had received a considerable sum of money.


    Cody even suggested that she could work for him long-term, as long as she knew what to say to the outside world.


    In addition, he promised to fulfil any of her wishes.


    Had it been in the past, Lacey would not have been interested in such a proposal.


    However, her ambitions had changed.


    She wanted more and wanted to get closer to Jake’s world, hoping that he would one day ept her.


    Excited by Cody’s promises, Lacey felt a rush of optimism. Her joy was short-lived, however, when she realized Jete was missing.


    Frantic questioning revealed that Jete might have upset Cody’s daughter, which increased Lacey’s concern.


    Lacey’s anxiety only subsided when someone mentioned that they saw Jete enter a room apanied by a woman.


    That was the reason for her hasty entrance.


    Upon entering, she found Jete and Kallie talking animatedly.


    Kallie was surprised to see Lacey, but greeted her with a polite smile.


    ‘So you’re her sister. What a coincidence.’


    Jete, filled with joy, ran to her sister.


    ‘I’ve been waiting for you. When are we going home?’


    At the sight of Kallie, Lacey’s initial happiness vanished.


    Her expression became intimidating and she clenched her fists without responding to Jete.


    Confused, Jete turned to her sister:


    ‘What’s wrong? You look upset. Did someone do something to you? Don’t worry. This nicedy can help you.’


    Jete’s words hurt Lacey and, for the first time, she lost her temper with her, raising her voice angrily:


    ‘Jete, what did I tell you about talking to strangers? You ignored my advice, didn’t you? If you do this again, I won’t talk to you anymore.’


    Jete was taken aback.


    Lacey, who was usually aloof with others, had always been gentle with her.


    It was the first time Jete had ever seen Lacey behave so sternly toward her.


    Tears began to well up in Jete’s eyes, and she cried out:


    ‘Lacey, what’s wrong?’


    Kallie, equally bewildered, stepped in to rify.


    ‘Miss, you’ve misunderstood. I approached your sister after seeing her being harassed and brought her here to help her.


    I’m sorry if this caused any inconvenience, but it really wasn’t your sister’s fault.’


    As Lacey listened, her anger only increased.


    She grabbed Jete behind her and gave Kallie a cold, dismissive look.


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