Chapter 1216: No Betrayal Allowed

The safety net was gone; now, they could only rely on themselves. Irene stared at Jaquan in disbelief. Step by step, she approached him, her voice trembling as she asked, “Is it true?” “It’s just an investigation. Who knows how it’ll turn out? Why are you panicking?” Jaquan replied, completely unfazed. Irene’s legs gave out, and she collapsed to the floor. “But that’s my father—” “Exactly. No need to worry. As long as your father cares about his daughter, he’ll find a way to get you out of this.” Nelson’s calmness was unsettling, his words piercingly sharp yet disturbingly logical. Irene looked at him. “Miss Paul, do you know why you’re even on this ship? Because you’re his backup plan. As long as you’re here, your father won’t abandon him.” Every word was a stab to the heart. Irene couldn’t bear to listen. She turned her gaze back to Jaquan, desperate for reassurance. She repeated her question: “Is it true?” Jaquan didn’t answer. Instead, he deflected. “Go i