Chapter 298 Showing Her True Face
Calista glanced at her. “What did you want to tell me about Quincy?”
Seeing that Calista was impervious to her friendly gesture, Mirabelle had no choice but to abandon her plan of befriending the former.
She said bitterly, “You’re not aware yet, are you? Quincy has recently gotten involved with a bigwig!”
“A bigwig?” Calista raised an eyebrow nonchalantly, “How big?”
Mirabelle didn’t spill the beans right away. Instead, she decided to keep Calista in suspense.
“She asked me to relay a message to you. In three days, the Wolford family is hosting a banquet and she insists on your presence.
Worried that Calista might not take it seriously, she added, “She also mentioned that if you don’t go, Benedict might suffer a minor mishap…”
Only then did Calista look at her with a concerned expression.
“Since it’s difficult to guard against her, I think you should really make the
trip.
Calista didn’t give an answer. Instead, she suddenly asked, “What about you? How was your experience in prison this past year?”
Mirabelle’s face suddenly changed.
“It seems it wasn’t really good. Perhaps you had to curse me every day in prison just to get through the day. So what was it that prompted you, after getting out, to pretend to want to be friends with me?”
“Calista!”
Mirabelle gritted her teeth, her face instantly darkening. “Has anyone ever told you how annoying you are!”
“There might be.”
Upon witnessing Calista’s dismissive expression, Mirabelle could no longer keep up her act and spoke out in frustration.
“That’s the very look! What’s so special about you? You’re only relying on Kallum’s affection for you. If it weren’t for the Fairchild family, Harvey, no, Sterling would have destroyed you! What reason is there for you to feel so smug?”
“Before, I wasn’t too pleased, but seeing your disdain for me and your inability to get rid of me, I’m quite satisfied now.
“Heh, aren’t you celebrating a bit too soon?” Mirabelle sneered, her voice lowering to a whisper. “Men change, especially men like Kallum. He can have anything he wants, so do you really think he’d be loyal to you?”
Calista remained silent.
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much he values you now. It’s just like how much he valued me before, and what is his attitude toward me now? What has happened to me will be what’s awaiting your”
Calista gave her a quizzical look.
Mirabelle, however, put on a pitiful expression. “I truly feel sorry for you, who is trapped in Kallum’s affection. He used to be the same with me. Whatever I wanted, I would only have to say it once, and he would always manage to get it for me, no matter the cost. He’s handsome, powerful, and ardently passionate, making him hard for any woman to resist. But when a man like that turns cold–hearted, he becomes absolutely ruthless. And now, you’re actually marrying him? Honestly, Calista, I’m already feeling sorry for your married life. Your family is completely dependent on your in–laws, and you yourself have no power at all. Who knows how far you can go just by relying on that elusive thing called love…
“You needn’t concern yourself about my affairs!”
At that moment, Kallum suddenly appeared with a burning gaze. If looks could kill, Mirabelle would have long been dead.
Darn it, this woman is indeed as pretentious as before, even daring to fill Callie’s mind with negativity behind my back!
Kallum’s arrival caught Mirabelle off guard, sending her into a state of panic. However, Kallum didn’t even glance her way. Instead, he took Calista into his arms and, right in front of Mirabelle, kissed Calista passionately on the lips.
After their kiss, he firmly said, “Callie, don’t listen to her nonsense. My feelings for you are different….”
He furrowed his brows, not particularly adept at expressing romantic sentiments because all his emotions were displayed for all to see.
“Don’t worry, I trust you.”
Calista’s reaction was rather nonchalant. With a smile, she addressed Mirabelle, who looked pale, “Thank you for conveying Quincy’s request. I must admit, you’ve piqued my curiosity. I think I’ll go.”
“Why waste time talking to her? Someone, show them out!”
Kallum was genuinely furious. If it hadn’t been for his principle of not laying a hand on a woman, he would have never allowed Mirabelle to just walk away in one piece.
Mirabelle also knew that she had inadvertently stirred up trouble again. Without daring to utter a single word, she hurriedly followed the housekeeper out.
It wasn’t until she stepped out of Fairchild Manor’s gate that indignation and resentment surged within her
heart.
“Just wait and see! I won’t let you two be together!”
Thinking of Calista’s acceptance to the Wolford family’s invitation, she felt a bit smug. “I’m sure the two of you won’t be the same after that.”
On the day of the Wolford family’s banquet, Kallum originally didn’t want Calista to attend. However, Calista insisted on going. Apart from Benedict’s sake, she had a vague idea of who Quincy’s new patron might be. If her guess was correct, this visit would confirm it.
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However, Calista didn’t want Kallum to go with her, so she tried to dissuade him.
“I won’t infect others. I assure you, it’s safe for me to go. But in your case, visiting crowded places can be risky, do you understand?”
In the car, Calista attempted to negotiate with him.
Kallum gritted his teeth. Then I’ll wait for you in the car!”
Seeing his resolute attitude, Calista had no choice but to agree. With Kallum around, her safety was also guaranteed.
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