Chapter 150: Cold-Blooded and Ruthless

Callie didn't know; she only thought punishing Skye was enough. She forced herself to stay calm. "It's necessary. If it were me, I'd do the same." Jaquan gave her an appreciative smile. "Last time, I told you about the story of a hero falling for a beauty. How about another one this time?" "Mr. Scott, you really like the Thirty-Six Stratagems," Callie sighed, shaking her injured left hand. "But unfortunately, I'm never the heroine in your stories, at most just cannon fodder." "Have you heard of 'doing one thing under cover of another'?" Callie remained silent. "It suits the two of us well," Jaquan said, handing her a cup. She stared at the rippling coffee. "Mr. Scott, I'm really not the person you're looking for. Your words moved me last time, and I tried, but Mr. Oconnor remains indifferent. He won't fall for me. Why don't we both give up?" Jaquan acted as if he hadn't heard her. "You say I love using tricks, but I'm far less adept than your Mr. Oconnor. He brought down the Bl