Chapter 1047:

“It won’t happen. Theo hasn’t gotten what he wants yet, so he won’t kill me,” Kaelyn said firmly, her voice steady despite the fear in her eyes. “You need to leave now. If Theo finds you here, how can you possibly save me?”

Hyde nodded, understanding the urgency. Without another word, he turned and left quickly.

In the living room, Hyde composed himself, pretending everything was normal. He sat on the sofa, scrolling aimlessly through his phone. After about half an hour, Theo finally came out of the kitchen.

Looking around, Theo noticed Mabel was nowhere to be seen. “Why are you alone? Where’s Mabel?”

Hyde stood up, keeping his voice calm. “She went to her room. Mabel doesn’t want to see me. I think she’s upset. I should go—it’ll only complicate things if I stay.”

Theo, expecting Hyde’s departure, feigned concern. “It’s just a spat. Don’t take it to heart. Why not stay for dinner? I’ve already started cooking.”

Hyde shook his head. “No, it’s better if I leave for now. I’ll come back once she’s cooled off.”

With that, Hyde quickly left, needing time to plan Kaelyn’s rescue before Theo could interfere.

The moment Hyde was gone, Mabel stormed downstairs, clearly frustrated. “You said you’d help me deal with him! Why did you let him go?”

Theo raised an eyebrow, his tone calm. “Why are you so impatient? He knows Kaelyn is here. Do you really think he won’t come back?”

Mabel hesitated, her anger cooling slightly. “Aren’t you afraid he’ll realize we’re working together?”

Theo smiled confidently. “As long as you don’t let on that you know about their affair, he’ll think you’re just under my control. Relax. When they move to escape, they’ll likely take you with them, thinking you’re harmless.”

Mabel frowned, disbelief flickering in her eyes. “That’s impossible. I’ve betrayed them. You saw it yourself—Kaelyn would kill me if she had the chance.”

Theo remained calm, his voice steady. “You still hold value to them. As long as you’re useful, they won’t abandon you. They’ll use you for everything you’re worth before they decide what to do with you.”

Mabel looked stunned. “Why would they do that to me?”

Theo gently patted her head, his voice almost mocking. “Because you’re too naive, Mabel.”

Frustrated but unable to argue, Mabel clenched her jaw, remaining silent. Without paying her any more attention, Theo headed to his study.

While Hyde had been in the house, Theo had someone discreetly place a tracker on Hyde’s car. Kaelyn might have refused to talk, but Theo was determined. Hyde was now the key to uncovering everything involved with her.