Chapter 217

Calvin growled through clenched teeth, "It's Bryan? He actually dared to hurt you? Jasmine, don't worry. I'll make him pay for this!" Jasmine let out a scornful laugh. "Have some shame, Calvin! You're the one who wronged him first. I got caught in the crossfire of his revenge because of you. I'll deal with him through the law. But you? You need to answer for your own sins." Calvin hadn't expected her to turn on him like this. His chest tightened with a sharp, unbearable ache. "Don't believe a single word that man says, Jasmine. I'm innocent. He's just spewing twisted lies!" he protested. "Oh really?" Her eyes locked onto his, sharp and unwavering. It was like she could see straight through to whatever was left of his soul. Then she said coolly, "Calvin, you used to be nothing but trash when it came to relationships. But now? You're completely rotten to the core. Do you honestly think you won't have to pay for everything you've done?" Shady schemers had framed James back then, le