Her Rebirth of Retribution

Chapter 262 What A Ridiculous Idea

Hendrick gritted his teeth. Observing Callum's nonchalant and contemptuous expression, he couldn't tell whether Callum was genuinely unafraid or simply putting on an act. However, gambling so much on a single blood test was clearly unwise. Just as he was caught in a state of indecision, one of the parties involved made a belated appearance.

"I was only gone for a short while, and this place has suddenly gone quiet. What's going on?"

Calista and Wanda arrived together. In contrast to Kallum's innate nobility, Calista exuded a feistiness that was cultivated over time. Even when she was smiling, her gaze was so piercing it was impossible to meet.

Upon seeing Calista, a wave of relief washed over Hendrick, who exclaimed aloud, "Calista, you finally showed up. Tell me, are you being held by the Fairchild family against your will?"

Before anyone could react, he seized the initiative and then carefully observed Calista's expression. It wasn't just him; others were doing the same, eager to know if Calista was indeed held captive by Kallum as Hendrick had speculated. "Why would you ask that?"

Much to everyone's disappointment, Calista's reaction was anything but dramatic.

She arched an eyebrow, casting a glance at Kallum. With a grin, she said, "What a ridiculous idea."

"Stop pretending!" Seeing Calista involuntarily looking at Kallum's expression whenever something happened, the wavering Hendrick suddenly became a bit more resolute.

His thoughts regained their order, and he slowly said, "Since you don't understand what I mean, why don't you answer a few questions?"

Hendrick's narrow eyes were fixed on her.

"You've made significant advancements in the research of the K virus, so why haven't you made it public?"

announcement after defeating the virus. Wasn't the Fairchild family supposed to help me suppress those rumors from Corleon? I didn't

hint of disappointment, and she even shot Kallum a reproachful

to support him, Kallum

suggest that I've imprisoned you! They also accused me of

"Didn't you insist on betting? I've already laid out my conditions. Where's your stake? As long as your stake can satisfy me, I'll let

off each other so well that not only were the guests left in

Winning the gamble would naturally be great, but he wasn't Kallum and couldn't afford to

break out

when he was

to accept the wager ormot, Calista suddenly laughed. "Alright, stop scaring

you insist

asing

believe how mischievous you

an uproar immediately. Calista is

he furrowed his

wearing high heels, Calista appeared surprisingly petite and submissive in Kallum's embrace. Kallum cast his

not to come out? You should rest properly for the sake

a subtle hint of emotion.

gaze and cautious movements were so convincing that everyone instantly believed that Calista was indeed

she

of