Chapter 218: No Need to Ask Me

Callie's fingers turned white as she pointed at the ungrateful man. "If it weren't for you, would I have become a peacock?" He smiled faintly and signaled Cora and the secretary to leave first. Cora was reluctant but eventually compromised, leaving with the secretary with a sullen face. Outside the private room, Cora looked displeased. "Did you call Callie?" "She called me..." The secretary hesitated to meet her eyes. "But Mr. Oconnor instructed me to let her come." Upon hearing this, Cora's face darkened further. She took a deep breath and quickly walked towards the elevator. Inside the private room, Nelson gestured for Callie to come closer. Without the pretense of acting, she felt a bit nervous. "What?" Nelson pulled her into his arms and touched her cold fingers. "Was it cold on the way?" "No matter how cold, it was worth it. At least you can have a peaceful New Year." Callie smiled. "How will you repay me?" Nelson asked nonchalantly, "What do you want?" "Well..." Callie