Chapter 517: Just Believing

Ahmad squinted in the dim light, scrutinizing Callie. It was unclear how much he had heard. His gaze was like that of a venomous snake. Callie forced herself to remain calm. "Why are you wearing a mask?" Ahmad suddenly asked an unrelated question. Callie's heart skipped a beat. "I have a cold, didn't want to spread it." Ahmad withdrew his gaze and set down his glass. "If you have a cold, you should leave. No need to come in." Callie hesitated, wanting to say more, but then decided it was enough for now. She nodded and left the private room. Breathing in the fresh air, she finally relaxed. Looking up, she saw Jaquan; he hadn't left. "What happened?" "Ahmad realized it was me." Jaquan nodded and took off her mask. "Let's go back." Callie, still sweating, asked as they entered the elevator, "Why didn't you leave?" "I was afraid they'd kill you." He wasn't joking; those people had been wild in their youth. Callie recalled Ahmad's expression. "Maybe they listened to what I said