Her Rebirth of Retribution novel Chapter 225

Those with deeper insight into the Fairchilds knew more about her; Calista was not only a medical prodigy but also the goddaughter of the Fairchild family and Kallum's younger sister on paper.

As Calista stepped into the spotlight, Kallum's usually icy demeanor softened momentarily, giving the reporters pause. Before they could bombard her with more questions, she tilted his head toward them and spoke clearly.

“I know the question on everyone's mind. Yes, my brother was indeed attacked by that lunatic. But just now, in the car, he received the antibody shot. It's quite evident that his fever has subsided. He's now part of the fortunate one percent.”

Some of the reporters seemed convinced, noting that Kallum appeared free of any feverish symptoms, his eyes bright and exuding authority.

Yet, skepticism lingered among most of them, driven as they were by the hunt for controversy. Unintimidated by the possible repercussions from the Fairchilds, they pressed on with their probing questions.

“The implications of this situation are significant. Is the Fairchild family considering a press conference to perform a public blood test to allay public concerns?”

A reporter eagerly chimed in, microphone in hand, “Given that the K Virus is extremely contagious and uniformly fatal, immediate confirmation is crucial to prevent a potentially disastrous impact on the Fairchild family's stock values. What measures is your family planning to take?”

These issues were already weighing on Kallum's mind. He knew that if they weren't addressed swiftly, not only the Fairchilds' branch families but also their shareholders and rivals lurking in the shadows would start causing trouble.

But that's okay, thought Kallum, glancing at Calista with reassurance, feeling invincible with her by his side.

Calista, feeling the reassuring squeeze of Kallum's hand, looked up at him and addressed the crowd, “After receiving the antibody shot, a recovery period of one to three months is required. During this time, my brother will be in seclusion. What is there for you all to worry about? Those infected with the virus rarely survive beyond a month. By the time he's seen in public again, any speculation or rumors will have naturally dissolved. So why push for a press conference when he's unwell?”

The reporters frowned, processing her logic. It seemed plausible that Kallum had indeed joined the rare survivors of the virus, and any doubts would be clarified in a month's time.

But what if Calista is misleading us? What if Kallum inadvertently spread the virus within that month? The implications could be catastrophic.

At that crucial moment, Kallum stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Calista. His aura grew more formidable, a clear sign of his resolve.

“What Callie has said mirrors my own stance. If you really insist on a press conference, it will have to wait until after my recovery. I'm sure you can understand how taxing the recovery from an antibody injection can be. Despite knowing I'm unwell, you persist with these intrusions. Are you trying to provoke a lawsuit?”

His words, veiled with a threat, reminded them all of the unspoken power of the Fairchilds.