Chapter 1432: Doing My Best to Keep You Alive

“The Jaquan I know never looks back,” Nelson said, leaning casually on the sofa. His black shirt had two buttons undone, exuding an effortless sensuality. He continued with ease, “And he never persuades others to look back either.” “It seems that during those months hiding in Southeast Asia, you and Miss Deleon shared quite a few stories.” “You’ve known where I was all along. You’ve been keeping people on me this whole time.” Nelson neither confirmed nor denied it. Jaquan stood in the backlight, his silhouette sharp and imposing. After a pause, he finally chose to sit, lifting a teacup to his lips. His Adam’s apple moved as he took a sip. Looking up, he said, “You know, don’t you? I loved Callie.” At the mention of her name, Nelson’s expression soured. It was the last thing he wanted to acknowledge. “Maybe, at some moment, she felt something for you too.” A flicker of emotion broke through Jaquan’s cold, rigid features. “She told you that.” “So, even you have lost to me before.”