After the event, someone conducted an interview. “Ms. Stafford, at merely twenty years old, you've already achieved so much. May I ask, what are your plans moving forward?”
Calista held the trophy. Her eyes sparked like a sky full of stars, and she exuded an aura of confidence and strength.
“I want to work in a hospital as a volunteer doctor. My medical skills are quite good, and I want to save more lives.”
Everyone was taken aback by what Calista had said, prompting some to question in bewilderment, “You're not pursuing medical research anymore? Sometimes, the introduction of a unique drug can save countless lives, like penicillin and the K-virus antiserum. Why are you choosing to become a doctor instead?”
Calista shook her head. “Medical research has always been behind the scenes. Now, I want to face life directly. Isn't life wonderful? I want to see others regain this kind of happiness under my care.”
“Will you continue to pursue medical research in the future? With your skills, it would be a real loss to the medical field if you switched to being a doctor.”
“Absolutely,” Calista responded to the persistent swarm of reporters before getting into the car. “I won't abandon my medical research, and I can still save lives as a doctor. The two aren't mutually exclusive.”
After Calista got into the car, the reporters were still chasing after it. Their reaction was more intense than that of fans meeting an international superstar. Once in the car, Calista let out a long sigh of relief.
Kallum handed over a bottle of water with a smile. “How does it feel to be famous?”
Calista shook her head. “I suddenly feel a bit of sympathy for those celebrities. My face feels like it's about to freeze from all the smiling.”
Kallum astutely noticed that Calista was a bit different that day. However, he wisely refrained from commenting on it, opting instead to change the subject.
“By the way, the Ministry of Education extended an invitation to you. Apparently, they want to conduct a special interview with you. They intend to turn your experiences into a textbook to inspire students—”
“Better not. I'm afraid I might set a bad example for the kids,” Calista said with a face full of reluctance.
Kallum slightly curled his lips. “I have one more question.”
“Yes?” Calista turned to look at him.
Suddenly, Kallum leaned in, swiftly trapping her in his arms. Lowering his voice, he asked ambiguously, “I mentioned before that after this matter is settled, I would propose we consummate our marriage. Callie, isn't it time to fulfill your promise? Hmm?”
The slight uplift in his tone toward the end of his sentence inexplicably caused everyone inside the car to feel a tingling sensation on their scalps.
Calista stared blankly at him, then turned her head to look ahead.
Quintus, who was driving, pretended to cover his eyes, quickly raising the partition. This cut off Calista's faintly pleading gaze. Quintus inwardly cheered Kallum on. That's right! Mr. Kallum, go ahead and pin her against the chair. Do it in the car! I'll definitely act as if I know nothing!
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