Chapter 218

Joshua sneered. "You're such a coward, Calvin!" After a beat, he threw another punch at Calvin. Calvin raised his arm to strike back, but Joshua snapped, "Do you even realize what you did? You provoked the abductor and nearly got Jas killed. Her safety's never been your priority." Calvin froze. His hand dropped to his side as he muttered, weary and hollow, "I thought the call was a hoax…" "And if it was? So what?" Joshua scoffed. "If they wanted money, you should've paid. Why the hell would you gamble with Jas' life?" If it had been Joshua on that call, he wouldn't have thought twice about it. No amount of money was worth more than Jasmine. Without saying another word, he turned and walked away. Suddenly, Calvin shouted at Joshua's back, "Even if Jasmine ends up with you, it'll only be out of pity, not love. The one she truly loves is me!" Joshua didn't turn around. His voice was cold as he said, "Even if that were true, it doesn't matter to me. And Calvin? Remember this. Jasmi