Chapter 377: Dare to Face the Consequences

Callie regained some clarity. "The Ellison family has set their sights on you," Nelson said, rubbing his temples, looking utterly exhausted. "I have to do something about it." Callie tried to hear the underlying concern in his words. "So, it's for my own good, right?" The twilight cast an orange hue on Callie's face, making her eyes sparkle. Nelson studied her in silence. "Say it, is it?" Callie almost broke down, her voice strained and hysterical. "Do you think I can't handle things on my own? I can, Nelson. I can deal with these terrible situations alone. I don't need you sacrificing yourself under the guise of helping me!" "Callie," Nelson squinted, "you think you can manage because Jaquan is helping you. Without him, what can you do?" Callie's hands dropped in agitation. He reminded her that without Jaquan, she was nothing. "Moreover, Jaquan isn't genuinely helping you." Nelson's final judgment triggered Callie again. She couldn't tell him that Jaquan had taken risks and