Her Rebirth of Retribution novel Chapter 135

“But it doesn't seem like Mr. Kallum dislike her—”

“You don't know that!” someone speculated maliciously. “Perhaps Mr. Kallum looked pleased today because he finally got rid of her. That's probably why he was being nice to her!”

Kallum held tightly onto Calista as they walked toward their parents under the watchful eyes of the crowd. The scene was strikingly similar to a dream Calista had long ago.

“Why are you here? You're not in good health. Didn't I tell you to just show your face for a bit and then go rest?” Calista asked in a hushed tone.

Kallum responded in a similar tone, “Others will hold you with greater esteem if I did so. The outsiders might not be a problem, but not the relatives. They can be quite annoying and hard to handle.”

Calista followed Kallum's gaze and believed him. Although Kallum was Silas' only son, the other branch families had sons and daughters respectively, so they had long been eyeing the main family covetously.

When Kallum hadn't shown up, they looked at her with scrutiny and disdain as if questioning her value for Silas to view her with great importance.

However, after Kallum arrived, their attitude became much more cautious. Even though Kallum was young, since taking over, he had proven to be even more assertive, wise, capable, and vibrant than Silas. He was acknowledged as the head of the family. Being favored by him naturally elevated Calista's goddaughter status to new heights.

All eyes were focused onstage, while the atmosphere was tense and chaotic offstage. Embarrassment crossed Yelena's and Quincy's expressions when they looked at Benedict beaming on stage.

The Fairchild family had only invited Benedict up onstage, making it clear they didn't want anyone else from the Stafford family involved. Moreover, Benedict also reaped the benefits from Calista's sudden rise in status. That wasn't good news for Yelena.

“Mom! What has that b*tch ever done to deserve being a part of the Fairchilds?”

Originally, Quincy was quite pleased when Kallum finally broke up with Calista. Calista's goddaughter status was likely of little importance, merely a compensation the Fairchild family gave to placate her.

Contrary to expectations, the reality was entirely different. The Fairchild family had held such a grand party for Calista. Moreover, Kallum personally accompanied Calista, which was completely different from what she had imagined.

Upon seeing Calista in all her glory, Quincy grounded her teeth in frustration, seething with envy.

She's the goddaughter of the Fairchild family! That's far more glamorous than the lady of the Stafford family!

Yelena said, “Isn't it because her biological mother is close to Wanda?” Suddenly, she burst into laughter. “But this is good, though. Calista is now considered a member of the Fairchild family. As Calista's sister, doesn't this mean you can visit Fairchild Manor more? Now that Kallum is no longer engaged, you can win him over! Calista's status as a goddaughter is nothing compared to you.”

The reluctance on Quincy's face disappeared. She turned around to look at Kallum, feeling that even the most extravagant decor in the hall paled in comparison to him. She would only be successful in life if she could win his favor.