Chapter 312 Who Is He To Your

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“And this is my gift to you–a research center dedicated entirely to you. Here, you’re the boss!” As Kallum uttered these words, he gently removed the blindfold from Calista’s eyes.

The white gauze, intertwined with strands of her long, dark hair, fluttered in the breeze, then drifted away into the distance. Slowly, Calista opened her eyes, and what she saw first was an imposing, castle–like

structure.

It stood majestically amidst a vibrant sea of flowers, the severe stone walls contrasting starkly with the gentle blooms around it, crafting a picturesque scene reminiscent of a fairy tale. In the distance, the presence of a serene lake added an element of natural fortification, reinforcing the seclusion and impregnability of this sanctuary.

This place was clearly designed with privacy in mind, perhaps due to its association with the Fairchilds.

Suddenly. Calista began to feel a headache coming on, a sharp pain as if needles were pricking her temples. Unfortunately, Kallum, caught up in the moment, didn’t notice her discomfort.

“Do you like it here? The water in this lake is filtered and crystal clear, and although it’s devoid of fish, the scenery alone is quite stunning,” Kallum pointed out enthusiastically.

It’s the perfect spot to relax during the spring

roses or lavender, it’s completely your choice. There’s no

right. In addition to the research center, he had also included a comfortable bedroom, a wine cellar, a gym, among other amenities. He had envisioned it as a retreat where he and Calista could

Kallum’s voice, usually pleasant, now seemed to echo incessantly, exacerbating her pain. It even felt like her vision

strength, she asked slowly, clearly, “What’s your

aback by her question. He turned to face her, noticing for the first time her flushed face and bloodshot eyes. “What’s wrong, Calista?”

his

shrugged off his hands. “Horatio Ingram,

almost reflexively, “He was my grandfather’s comrade–in–arms and

is how

from Kallum. The man who had always seemed the least threatening to her now appeared menacing, every touch of his feeling like

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Kallum stop in his tracks. He sensed that aggravating

closer…” Kallum watched her intently, “Can you tell me what’s wrong? Isn’t this place

place not

it not be? Surrounded by fields of rosemary, with a majestic castle–like building, crystal–clear water,

beneath its breathtaking beauty, this

was where Calista had endured the most tormenting three years of her life–sedated daily with sedatives derived from rosemary, drinking water from the lake, and awakening each morning to the chirping of birds amidst a fog of disorientation.

homeless frequently vanished. Surely, she thought, someone would notice

of human test subjects–surely the government couldn’t ignore such activities forever.

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