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 evening had been set

blamed himself for

voice soft yet firm. "It's okay, go find

dizziness overwhelmed her, and she collapsed

collapse as potential subterfuge, moved in quickly to secure her. Quintus was reluctant to release her, and the officers were met with the

the leading officer, his voice tense as he faced the

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

icy with resolve. "She needs immediate medical attention, and I am taking her

repercussions for the people of Horington. We expect your cooperation," the officer

in accordance with what he believed Kallum would expect to ensure Calista's safety and leave

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

groaned, pushing through her pain. She gently pushed Quintus away and steadied

but Calista had already turned to address the officer

asserted, reaching for the officer's arm as a sign of her

by her cooperation, helped stabilize her. "You'll be safe in the quarantine area,” he assured her, his voice a mixture of relief

reaction was so severe that

alarming news, "Due to Ms. Calista, the K-virus has been released, resulting in over a hundred

news that over a hundred people

the local health authorities had identified only one or two cases and mistook

they were suffering from minor ailments, sought treatment at hospitals where many were already vulnerable and weakened.

some less