Chapter 1200: Buying Time

Jaquan arrived immediately, his presence commanding and intense. He stared at Callie, who held Irene hostage at the far edge of the deck. Just one step back, and they would both fall into the deep sea. Irene had lost all composure. Her voice trembled as she pleaded, “Ethan, save me…” Jaquan drew a gun, aiming it at Callie. Behind him, a swarm of bodyguards mirrored his movements, their weapons trained on her. “Callie, let her go!” he demanded. Callie laughed, her hair whipping in the wind. “So many men for just one woman? Are you that scared of me, Jaquan?” Irene froze at the name. “Did you call him… Jaquan? What Jaquan?” Callie scanned the armed men around her. It seemed most of the ship’s personnel were gathered here. Nearby, a few escort boats were closing in. Nelson’s men had likely succeeded in their mission. Jaquan forced himself to stay calm, though the slight tremor in his voice betrayed his tension. “I’m not here to argue with you. Let her go, and I’ll let