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.”

you agree, Mr. Kallum? Ordinary advantages wouldn’t suffice to capture your interest. Given Ms. Stafford’s recent endeavors, it seems

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

eyes probing, assessing whether such a young woman truly held the power

we stumbled upon some groundbreaking information? If not, how else can we

that my theory

high esteem and ensures she remains by his side.

is not the crux of what I wish to discuss today!”

the attention of everyone present. In that moment, Warrick, though small in stature, felt a surge of exhilaration as the spotlight figuratively turned to him, his suppressed excitement slowly bubbling to the surface.

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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no one else could? Suppose she has developed a treatment that allows those infected to recover rapidly from

innuendo, almost overtly insinuating that Calista’s high standing with Kallum was because she had managed to conceal

implication was clear–Kallum was only seemingly uninfected because of Calista’s

They found it difficult to accept that Kallum’s recovery was merely due to the rare success of the antibody injection, suggesting that Warrick’s speculation might indeed hold some

the murmuring, his expression

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

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