Chapter 1205: Never Loved Him

The sound of water flowing quietly surrounded Callie’s ears. She wanted to escape, to cover them, but it was impossible. Her entire body was enveloped in the current, and in the next second, she felt like she was about to drown. Exhaustion weighed her down, making her want to collapse, yet she was chained in place. “Callie.” A distant voice suddenly echoed, pulling her back to consciousness. With great effort, she opened her eyes. Blurred figures danced before her until, after what felt like an eternity, they came into focus. It was Irene. “What are you doing here?” Callie asked weakly, her voice barely audible. “I’ve done my research,” Irene said, her tone sharp. “You’re the woman Ethan—no, Jaquan—had a fling with two years ago in Ylosea. Quite the glamorous woman, I must say. No wonder you had the nerve to gamble with me earlier.” Irene crouched on the edge of the water prison, peering down at Callie’s pain and disheveled state with an air of satisfaction. Callie