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 defens

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. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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.”

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

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

attention squarely onto Calista, their eyes probing, assessing whether such

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

that my theory holds water–that Ms. Stafford possesses an incredible talent and has made

such high esteem and ensures

of what

small in stature, felt a surge of exhilaration as the spotlight figuratively turned to him, his suppressed excitement slowly bubbling to the

eyes intensely focused on Calista as he continued, each word enunciated with precision, “Now. imagine if Ms. Stafford has indeed discovered some ng ahenomenal—if she

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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 to appear

high standing with Kallum was because

seemingly uninfected because of Calista’s secret intervention.

found it difficult to accept that Kallum’s recovery was merely due to the

through the murmuring, his expression one of

heavy scrutiny from the crowd, Calista displayed no signs of unease. With a nonchalant smirk, she responded,

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