Chapter 412 It's Not Him

Hugo hesitated. He seemed to have more to say. But, Calista's astonishingly bright eyes had him choking back his words.

"Alright. I'll have someone look into it."

The flames blazed on for a full forty minutes before being fully extinguished. The moment the planks connecting the two ships were set up, Calista was more than eager to make her way over.

It was dangerous to do so. The ships were swaying. Standing on the gangplank meant swaying along with it. One misstep could lead to her falling into the sea.

The surrounding seawater was scalding after the fire had raged on for so long. Hugo stopped her.

"The ship hasn't completely cooled. Let's wait a bit longer."

Calista turned, her gaze shifting from his face to his hand. She didn't say a word, but Hugo understood her intentions. He let her go.

"I'll have Liam accompany you."

The planks were so wobbly that there was no way for her to maintain her balance while standing. It left her with no choice but to crawl across.

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