Her Rebirth of Retribution

Chapter 168 Her True Self

"Dear Callie, I've been waiting for you for a long time," he said.

Calista furrowed her brows. Not because she was overthinking things, but because she genuinely felt that Kallum's choice of words was odd.

"Didn't you mention throwing a celebration for me? Why is it just you?"

Kallum subtly raised an eyebrow, his deep purple eyes concealing a hint of danger, yet his smile didn't falter in the slightest. "Who else were you hoping to see?" Calista took a half step back, attempting to maintain her composure as she said, "Ambrose also mentioned he wanted to congratulate me. Maybe " "Do you want to invite him along?"

Kallum's smile seemed to twist for a moment, but it was very subtle. Despite Calista maintaining a cold facade, she felt completely unable to suppress him. Hence, she pursed her lips, remaining silent.

Kallum suddenly laughed, his smile shimmering like the brightest diamond, illuminating everything around with its radiance.

"Actually, there's no need for you to be so tense." Kallum picked up a glass of red wine beside him and took a sip with narrowed eyes. "He was your first patient to recover under your care. It's only natural for you to feel a bit more fond of him than others." Calista let out an almost imperceptible sigh. She then heard Kallum say in a soft voice, "I just dislike the way Jarrett looks at you, that's all."

Ironically, those two brothers were close. Whenever Ambrose was around, Jarrett was sure to be there as well.

However, Calista was Kallum's, and she was the only one he ever wanted. Yet, Jarrett was coveting her. Thankfully, Kallum had always restrained himself and hadn't done anything drastic. Otherwise, a terrifying storm might have swept through Horington. Calista let out a sigh. "Just the two of us, then. Given your current condition, you shouldn't be drinking. After this glass, no more."

more. It's rare

hint of a smile appeared on Calista's face when those words fell. "That's true.

she maintained an unruffled demeanor throughout. It was only when

a year spent in close quarters with Kallum, he became like family, like a friend, yet there was a slight distance between them. Unknowingly, he had become the person she felt most at ease with. Moreover, since she knew that Kallum would never pose any threat to her, she felt completely at

bad. Crown Russe vodka... It's quite strong,

liquor in one gulp. Her tolerance for alcohol was high, so a couple of

she had finished her drink, Kallum selected another from an array of different glasses. He held it up and took a sniff. His act of lightly inhaling was refined and elegant, exuding an inherent grace that radiated from within. "Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey. Rich and aromatic. Would you like to give it a

looking at her with a smile, she found herself inexplicably parched Instinctively, she reached for the drink Even though the glass wasn't filled to the brim, she didn't down it imone gulp as

these from your personal collection?" she

a hint of arrogance in his eyes. "No, I don't usually drink, but there are many who gift me alcohol each year. Besides, the Fairchild family owns a distillery, so our cellar is never

Fairchild family. As

could lower one's inhibitions, and Calista couldn't help but ask again, "Many people have their own hobbies, like my passion for medical research. What about

suddenly became

it somewhat peculiar, yet it seemed to make some sense. Just as

a careful sip, and found that she

drinks,