Her Rebirth of Retribution novel Chapter 423

Recalling Wanda's previous comment that with Kallum around, there was no need to worry, Calista suddenly lifted her head and planted a kiss on his face.

Kallum was taken aback, staring at her in bewilderment.

Calista deliberately avoided eye contact, nervously whispering, “You once told me that my encouragement was your greatest motivation. So, if I kiss you, we are bound to win!”

When he noticed her subtle nervousness and shyness, Kallum suddenly clutched his chest, speaking in an absurdly dramatic tone. “Callie, let me be honest with you! I'm actually feeling quite insecure and scared... How about you give me a few more kisses to invigorate me further?”

“Ugh, enough already! Hurry up and issue the announcement!”

Calista couldn't help but reach out to tug on his ear; her glaring expression was rather fierce. I can't believe how annoying he can be!

“Ouch! I'm going... I'm going right now. Wifey, please let go!” Although it didn't hurt, Kallum played along, crying out dramatically. Despite being a grown man, he shamelessly acted cute.

“Pah! Who says I'm your wife?”

With a stern and serious expression, Kallum responded, “You've touched and kissed me, ruining my reputation in the process. And now, you're thinking of not taking responsibility?”

Calista was utterly speechless. “Get lost!”

“Understood, Wifey!”

After he finished, Kallum straightened his clothes, brimming with energy as he headed toward the door. Just before he stepped out, he suddenly turned back and said, “Dear Wifey, once this matter is resolved, may I request the consummation of our marriage as a reward?”

Calista furiously hurled a pillow at him.

“Dream on!”

Kallum acted swiftly. If a press conference was to be held, the first thing he needed to do was to extricate Callie from the situation, preferably by pinning the blame on someone else.

Although it might not have been the most ethical course of action, Kiefer was the one who started the trouble. Since might made right, the latter simply had it coming.

After figuring out a strategy, Kallum needed the government's cooperation, and more importantly, he needed the fugitives in prison. As a result, his workload increased slightly.

Calista kept coaxing herself to sleep in her mind. After she finally managed to calm her thoughts and sleep for a few hours, someone came with news. They informed her that the press conference was all set and ready, inviting her to come over.

As soon as he said those words, the crowd instantly became agitated.

“Are you trying to clear Calista's name? My son only got infected because he accidentally came into contact with her blood that was spilled on the ground. My son is only eight years old!”

“B*stard! You're trying to fool us, but we won't be tricked! Hand over Calista, she deserves to be executed!”

“The Fairchild family, despite being renowned in Chanaea, is shockingly sheltered Calista. It seems they're not as virtuous as they appear. We shouldn't believe their lies!”

Facing the riled-up crowd, Levi was not at all flustered because the team behind him had already anticipated this situation.

“You're right. This matter is indeed tied to the Fairchild family and can't be ignored.”

Unexpectedly, Levi actually admitted it. Many people quieted down, waiting to hear what he had to say.

Pointing at the prisoners on stage, Levi continued, “These individuals are all fugitives who have fled from our allied country, Lostaria. Everyone should still remember the upheaval in Lostaria two years ago. It was a time of crisis, and someone stepped forward to assist the Lostaria government in turning the tide, conquering influenza T. Although this event wasn't widely publicized at the time, as citizens of Horington, we all should know that Mr. Kallum played an indispensable role in the swift resolution of the war in Lostaria!”

The crowd gradually calmed down. They were all well aware of Kallum's exploits in Lostaria, which they themselves had bragged about often.