Her Rebirth of Retribution

Chapter 412 I Am Indeed Infected "Calista Stafford? We have concerns you might be infected with the K Virus. We need your cooperation for a blood test right away!" The stern-faced officer's voice was chillingly authoritative, the coldness in the tone conveying an unmistakable sense of command.

Quintus attempted to intervene. "Could there be a mistake?" He glanced toward Kurt, who lay motionless on the ground, his condition a possible clue. "He's one of Kiefer's men from Lostaria. Isn't it plausible that he could have been the carrier of the K Virus, potentially unleashing catastrophic consequences?"

The officers exchanged brief looks, signaling to each other with subtle nods. At a gesture from one of them, several individuals clad in pristine white suits advanced toward Kurt, ready to administer the blood test.

Meanwhile, Calista, exhausted from the ordeal, shut her eyes briefly. She had eliminated Kurt while he was feverish, clearly in the throes of infection. It was only a matter of time before they realized this. Once they did, they would inevitably seek her out again.

She knew that Quintus planned to whisk her away first and address the fallout later, banking on the Fairchilds to handle any diplomatic repercussions. However, if this incident came to the attention of the family's rivals, it would undoubtedly provoke significant turmoil. Calista decided it was wiser to confront the issue head-on rather than let it escalate from a minor misunderstanding into a major conflict.

With these thoughts weighing on her, she slowly stepped out from behind Quintus.

Upon noticing her emergence, Quintus exclaimed with a mix of concern and urgency, "Ms. Calista!"

"It's okay," Calista responded, her voice steady despite her pale complexion. "Old Mr. Yancey will take care of me, don't worry."

With a resolute expression, she then turned to the officer who had demanded her cooperation. "There's no need for a test; I am indeed infected with the K Virus."

Her admission sent shockwaves through not just the Fairchild family's men present but also the officers who had come to detain her. Calista was well known in Horington as a favorite of Kallum; the implications of her infection were profound.

Regardless, their mission had to go on, and Calista's cooperation was welcomed.

The officer, recovering from his initial shock, maintained his professional demeanor. "In that case, Ms. Stafford, please come with us."

Calista nodded in acknowledgment and began to approach the officers.

the unfolding events. The evening had been set for celebration, with plans to apprehend Kiefer and dismantle the terrorist network he had infiltrated into Horington.

himself for not providing sufficient

freed herself from his grasp, her voice soft

words were barely out when dizziness overwhelmed her,

interpreting her collapse as potential subterfuge, moved in quickly to secure her. Quintus was reluctant to

officer, his voice tense as he faced the armed

considerable influence wielded by the Fairchilds, and he knew his assignment here was no accident, given his reputation for integrity. Despite the complexities, his orders were clear-Calista needed to be taken into custody immediately due to the danger

"She needs immediate

for the people of

determined to act in accordance with what he believed Kallum would expect to ensure Calista's safety and leave the larger issues to the Fairchild family to

the standoff intensified, with the officers readying their weapons. The air thick with tension seemed charged as if preluding

through her pain. She gently pushed Quintus away and

Calista..." Quintus started, but Calista had already turned

the officer's arm as a sign of her willingness

by her cooperation, helped stabilize her. "You'll be safe in the

Kallum received the distressing call, his reaction was so severe that

end relentlessly delivered the alarming news, "Due to Ms. Calista, the K-virus has been released, resulting in over a hundred infections in Horington. The outbreak has triggered widespread panic throughout the area! Furthermore, Ms. Calista

people had been

health authorities had identified only one or

minor ailments, sought treatment at hospitals where many

some