Chapter 262: Chapter 262

Chapter 262 What A Ridiculous Idea

Hendrick gritted his teeth. Observing Callum’s nonchalant and contemptuous expression, he couldn’t tell- whether Callum was genuinely unafraid or simply putting on an act. However, gambling so much on a single blood test was clearly unwise.

Just as he was caught in a state of indecision, one of the parties involved made a belated appearance.

“I was only gone for a short while, and this place has suddenly gone quiet. What’s going on?”

Calista and Wanda arrived together. In contrast to Kallum’s innate nobility, Calista exuded a feistiness that was cultivated over time. Even when she was smiling, her gaze was so piercing it was impossible to meet.

Upon seeing Calista, a wave of relief washed over Hendrick, who exclaimed aloud, “Calista, you finally showed up. Tell me, are you being held by the Fairchild family against your will?”

Before anyone could react, he seized the initiative and then carefully observed Calista’s expression. It wasn’t just him; others were doing the same, eager to know if Calista was indeed held captive by Kallum as Hendrick had speculated.

“Why would you ask that?”

Much to everyone’s disappointment, Calista’s reaction was anything but dramatic.

She arched an eyebrow, casting a glance at Kallum. With a grin, she said, “What a ridiculous idea.”

“Stop pretending!” Seeing Calista involuntarily looking at Kallum’s expression whenever something happened, the wavering Hendrick suddenly became a bit more resolute.

His thoughts regained their order, and he slowly said, “Since you don’t understand what I mean, why don’t you answer a few questions?”

Hendrick’s narrow eyes were fixed on her.

“You’ve made significant advancements in the research of the K virus, so why haven’t you made it public?”

Calista looked at him with some surprise. “How did you find out about my achievement? I was planning to make a sensational announcement after defeating the virus. Wasn’t the Fairchild family supposed to help me suppress those rumors from Corleon? I didn’t expect someone to find out ahead of time…”

Calista’s expression held a hint of disappointment, and she even shot Kallum a reproachful glance, seemingly blaming him for his incompetence.

Cognizant that she was there to support him, Kallum smilingly reached out to take her hand.

“Some people just can’t help their paranoia, even going as far as to suggest that I’ve imprisoned you! They also accused me of manipulating your father. Don’t you think these people are absurd?”

Once Kallum finished speaking, he gave Hendrick a somewhat displeased look. “Didn’t you insist on betting? I’ve already laid out my conditions. Where’s your stake? As long as your stake can satisfy me, I’ll let you test my blood right here and now!

The two of them were playing off each other so well that not only were the guests left in confusion, but Hendrick also wavered in his belief.

Chapter 262 What A Ridiculous Idea

On one side was Harvey’s fervent conjectures, while on the other, was Kallum’s ambiguous stance. Winning the gamble would naturally be great, but he wasn’t Kallum and couldn’t afford to lose.

Sweat began to break out on his forehead. Right when he was about to decide whether to accept the wager or not, Calista suddenly laughed. “Alright, stop scaring him. You know very well that I’m pregnant, yet you insist on teasing him. I can’t believe how mischievous you are!”

Her statement triggered an uproar immediately. Calista is pregnant!

Kallum was taken aback, although not noticeably. Quickly, he furrowed his brows. “Why did you reveal it?”

He pulled her into his arms. Despite standing at a height of one point six eight meters and wearing high heels, Calista appeared surprisingly petite and submissive in Kallum’s embrace.

Kallum cast his gaze down to Calista’s belly, a hint of complexity flashed in his eyes before he finally lowered his voice to speak.

“Also… Didn’t I tell you not to come out? You should rest properly for the sake of our child.”

When he mentioned our child‘, his voice carried a subtle hint of emotion. He cast a profound gaze over Calista’s flat stomach and subconsciously touched it.

His tender gaze and cautious movements were so convincing that everyone instantly believed that Calista was indeed pregnant!

Even if she wasn’t, the relationship between the two of them wasn’t as Hendrick had speculated–one of exploitation and imprisonment. When Kallum held Calista, his longing for her was obvious to everyone.

“You… what did you say? You’re pregnant?”

Finally, Hendrick revealed a shocked expression. His narrowed eyes were wide open, clearly displaying the extent of his surprise.

He had observed them for such a long time and gathered so much evidence, yet no amount of evidence could compare to the persuasive power of Calista having a child.

After all, the idea of a K–virus patient having their own child was incredulous.

So, with just one sentence from Calista, his overbearing claims had been turned into a complete joke.

At the moment when Hendrick was left stunned, the guests had already regained their composure. It must be said that before Calista appearance, they were somewhat swayed by Hendrick’s words. After all, the things he mentioned, when pieced together, were quite terrifying upon deeper reflection.

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But now, the claim that Kallum has been ill for a year was nothing short of absurd.

Calista was quite pleased with everyone’s response, but she didn’t let her guard down. Instead, she playfully hugged Kallum back, speaking with a smile.

“It’s alright. Everyone is bound to find out sooner or later…”

A guest quickly chimed in, “This is wonderful news! Mr. Kallum, when are you and Ms. Stafford getting married?”