Chapter 1189: Where the Heart Lies

"Don't try that trick on me. It won't work anymore." Callie spoke seriously. "I'm being honest here. You’re a good man, but the straighter a person is, the more they fall for someone who breaks the rules. And you’re that person." Before she could finish her words, Jaquan suddenly lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him. "Do you regret it?" Callie didn’t even blink. "I have." "What if I can’t give you a title?" "Then I’ll accept it. But unfortunately, you’ve been using me from the start, so there’s no 'what if.'" Callie leaned closer to him. "If we had another chance, would you walk the straight path for me?" Sensing the provocation, Jaquan’s lips curled into a slow smile. He pushed Callie to the ground. "No hypotheticals." Callie sat on the floor, unbothered. "Alright, then. If we die, we die together." Jaquan nudged her with his foot. "Are there any ships nearby sent by Nelson?" "How would I know? I haven’t told him anything. Besides, your plan doesn’