Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 131

Chapter 12 In that moment, my mind went blank, completely unable to process what Callan had just said.

His gaze was sincere, his demeanor composed and polite.

But I couldn't help laughing.

I'd heard rumors that, like Jason, Callan was also being pressured by his family to marry. However, unlike Jason, Callan wasn't the type to obediently accept an arranged marriage.

This revelation, though, caught me off guard.

"You're saying this to me now because of my status, aren't you?"

To be honest, I couldn't bring myself to trust him.

Callan hesitated for a moment, then shook his head with a tinge of regret.

"I figured saying this under the current circumstances might cause a misunderstanding."

He pursed his lips before his expression turned serious. "But to be truthful, that's partially true."

"So you've known about my identity for a while, even back when I was still by Jason's side?"

Callan nodded without hesitation.

Just as I suspected.

It made sense. Why else would Callan go out of his way to clear my name and even dig up Emily's recording of stolen trade secrets to send to me? Businessmen like him don't act out of kindness-they always have motives.

Still, his honesty made my brows furrow even more.