Her Rebirth of Retribution

Chapter 231 Throw Him Out

Kallum was never one to hold back his words, especially when it came to protecting Calista from any affront. His intolerance for disrespect toward her was a clear trigger for his ire, and he never hesitated to express his displeasure openly.

Warrick's face soured upon hearing Kallum's unabashed defense, yet he persisted with his scheme, seeing no direct way to challenge Kallum's influence. Instead, he targeted Calista in an attempt to create a rift.

"Mr. Kallum, your favoritism toward Ms. Stafford is quite apparent! She's a treasure, isn't she? Could we perhaps understand why? What has brought about such a dramatic change in your attitude? It's well-known around Horington that there was a time when you harbored no fondness for Ms. Stafford. Maybe Ms. Stafford herself could enlighten us?"

The crowd around them, far from intervening, listened with rapt attention, their interest piqued. Over the year, Kallum's public appearances had been rare, but his business exploits were well-recognized in the city. Moreover, he was often seen with Calista, clearly very close, though his affection displayed more brotherly than romantic.

Kallum and Calista exchanged a silent glance, choosing not to comment. Their relationship, for multiple reasons, was in a delicate balance-too complicated for public discourse.

Warrick pressed on, eager to provoke a reaction. "If we were to speculate that you harbored romantic feelings for Ms. Stafford, then she wouldn't now be considered your sister, right? Once we rule out that possibility, only one remains."

He seemed smug with his deduction, confidently asserting, "Ms. Stafford must surely provide some extraordinary benefits to you, wouldn't you agree, Mr. Kallum? Ordinary advantages wouldn't suffice to capture your interest. Given Ms. Stafford's recent endeavors, it seems she's quite focused on acquiring the K Virus, no?"

"If Ms. Stafford's efforts could solve significant global challenges, that would indeed bring immense benefits and prestige to the Fairchild family. So, that must be why Ms. Stafford continues to enjoy the Fairchild family's favor, right? Perhaps, Ms. Stafford, you could explain your sudden trip to Corleon? What sparked your intense interest in the K Virus? With your achievements in cancer research already paving your way to fame and success, why choose to pursue such a dangerous path?" Warrick continued.

room's attention squarely onto Calista, their eyes probing, assessing whether such a young woman

upon some groundbreaking information? If not, how else can we explain Mr. Kallum's protective

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moment that my theory holds water-that Ms. Stafford possesses an incredible talent and has made noteworthy advancements inher research on the K Virus. It's perfectly understandable why Mr. Kallum holds her in such high esteem and

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capturing the attention of everyone present. In that moment, Warrick, though small in stature, felt a surge of

intensely focused

continued, each word enunciated with precision, "Now, imagine if Ms. Stafford has indeed discovered

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of the K Virus. Wouldn't that signify she has achieved what no one else could? Suppose she has developed a treatment that allows those infected to recover rapidly from a fever or

Calista's high standing with Kallum was

only seemingly uninfected because of