Chapter 390: No Wonder He Risked Everything

Callie was a unique splash of color among the dull crowd. Everyone watched as she carefully walked over to Ahmad and poured him a glass of wine. "Mr. Ellison, your wine." Her fingers were long and slender, and as she bent over to pour the wine, her hair fell gracefully, exuding an enticing charm. Everyone present thought it was just a trivial act; Ahmad never fell for such tricks. Surprisingly, Ahmad stared at her face, his lips tight and something flickering in his eyes. "Is it you?" Callie feigned ignorance. "Mr. Ellison, have we met before?" Perhaps the lighting in the room was better, so Ahmad saw more clearly. Callie, however, was unsure of herself. She didn't know who she resembled so much that Marilyn was so certain, and Ahmad indeed seemed moved. "Stay," Ahmad said, taking a sip of the wine, his expression unreadable. The crowd began to respect her more; she was someone to watch. "Mr. Ellison, it's your turn," someone prompted. Ahmad glanced at the cards and then turn