Chapter 217 Blackmail Her

Could it be that he was destined to die? Even if he survived the K Virus, was he destined to never escape?

"How much time do I have left?" Sterling's voice was chillingly calm. The other party found it a bit odd, but responded nonetheless.

"Two hours. From what I know, once the police receive the arrest warrant, they'll come for you..."

"I'll give you the three villas I own in the capital, in return for a favor from you."

The other party initially wanted to refuse. After all, he had already returned his favor by leaking such information to him. However, the thought of the value of the three villas in the capital made him unable to resist the temptation.

He stated plainly, "If it's too difficult... I'm afraid I might not be able to fulfill it with my current ranking."

"It's not difficult." Suddenly, Sterling revealed a smile, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. The terrifying gloom that had once dominated his face vanished in an instant.

"All I need from you is to delay the arrest warrant a bit, preferably until after eight tonight."

"You're thinking of escaping?" his friend guessed.

Sterling chuckled lightly. "Yeah... I want to escape." But there was nowhere to escape to.

Meanwhile, Calista was resting at noon. The warm sunlight filtered in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting her in a languid elegance reminiscent of a graceful cat.

Kallum sought her out,

"Darling, I'm coming!"

he tenderly embraced Calista as he climbed into bed, pulling her into his arms. Only then did he let out

that filled him with fear, yet also a chilling calmness. If one day he were to wake up and find himself paralyzed, he might not even be surprised. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Calista turned around, positioning her back toward

please and held her from behind, enveloping her completely

place in particular you'd like to visit?" he asked, worried that he might be confined to a wheelchair in the future. If he had the chance, he wanted to take her out while he was still able to walk. Calista, annoyed by his antics, finally grumbled in response, "Besides research, I'm not

life. Yet, it was this very monotony that allowed her to constantly

with a burst of enthusiasm. "By the way, after today, you won't see Sterling anymore. There will be

last, Calista

my own hands. But this kind of ending... it's

She furrowed her brows, reached for

wrong?" The number belonged to Benedict. She wondered

voice on the other end was Sterling's. His tone was calm, almost

"Sterling?"

Calista instantly sat up.

kidnap

sincerely invited you to the banquet, but you didn't show up. Left

you want?" Calista's face turned icy, her star-like eyes sparking with a chilling light, creating an unwelcoming

I want from you... I want you to attend the party. To be honest, I knew I'd be taken away by the police today. So, before that happens, I want to have one last moment of glory." Kallum and Calista exchanged a glance before she

remarkably composed. "If you don't come, I'll take someone down with me before I die. Even though he seems innocent and oblivious to everything, pitifully naive." "Enough,"

everyone. However you'll have to bring some people along. The people of Horington are really timid; none of them

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