Sterling''s eyes narrowed. "I offended Kallum because of Calista. If it weren''t for Quincy and Yelena''s foolish actions, I wouldn''t have upset her, let alone get on Kallum''s wrong side."


    The underlying message was that all the trouble was caused by Harvey''s woman and good-for-nothing daughter.


    Harvey paused briefly, and eventually, his irritation became evident. "If I don''t see the money by this week, you can forget about being the general manager."


    After speaking, he abruptly ended the call.


    Sterling was so infuriated that he smashed his phone. He stood up, forcing himself to remain calm.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    On the ne, as he watched thend below drawing ever closer, he finally felt a sense of relief.


    "Kallum, Calista, you both just wait. And that old geezer, refusing to make me his heir, serves him right for not having a son his entire life."


    Sterling had already made up his mind. As soon as he got the money, he nned to give half of it to that person. He was sure he could dodge a bullet this way. The remaining money would be used to fill the ever-growing void, and the crisis would bepletely resolved. As long as he got that sum of money, all problems would cease to exist.


    At that moment, he received a message.


    "You''re saying Calista is also in Jeahron? What about Kallum?"


    The assistant, having witnessed Sterling smash his phone, shrank back a little. "Kallum isn''t here, but Calista is. She came here with a special support medical team because of the K Virus outbreak that happened a while ago. They''re probably here for research, aiming to gain some fame."


    This is the worst possible timing. They must be doing this on purpose. But it can''t be. After making several inquiries, I only recently received reliable news confirming that the ce Uriah mentioned is indeed in Corleon. There is no way Calista could have known about it before I did.


    It must be a coincidence...


    After much thought, Sterling sneered, "Well, it''s good that she''s here. Considering they ventured into such a dangerous area, it wouldn''t be surprising if they contracted the virus and died. The K Virus? It''s quite a fitting way to die." Calista was oblivious to the malice Sterling harbored toward her once again. At that moment, she was busy assisting the experts in administering medicine here, observing the reactions.


    After consuming the oatmealced with medicine, these patients appeared to be much more spirited. However, due to their pain, they spent most of their time groaning. When they were all together, the sound was quite disturbing and agitating.


    At that moment, the rumbling sound of cars echoed. A group of people were about to enter the city. However, they were all incredibly arrogant, quite unlike the people who hade and gone before.


    Vehicles couldn''t traverse this area; they could only enter. In other words, these people had specifically journeyed here from the outside.


    When the group of people passed by, one of them suddenly took notice of Calista and walked toward her.


    "Wow. There''s an incredibly attractive girl from Chanaea here."


    As soon as he said that, the dozen


    or so people apanying him quickly gathered around. The patients, startled by themotion, were left unattended as their rtives had gone out to find food. There was no one avable to escort them away. Only a few experts and soldiers were present.


    "Stop. Don''te any closer." Five soldiers pointed their guns at them, but they showed no signs of fear.


    "Don''t be so hostile. We just want to chat with the beautifuldy..." Despite the guns pointed at them, they continued to approach.


    Upon realizing that they were no easy targets, the soldiers hastily alerted theirmander. The gun in their hands served as their final warning.


    "If youe any closer, we''re going to shoot."


    The leader of the group, a burly man, also drew his gun. "Shoot us, then. Heh, you''re surrounded by a bunch of K Virus devils. Do you think it would be fun if their blood sttered on you?"


    Calista''s eyes narrowed slightly as she took in the scene. These people had dared to provoke them while the soldiers were off tending to the research station. They were all brawny and tough-looking, making it clear that the five soldiers would be no match for them on the surface.


    There was no way it wasn''t premeditated. They were sent over by Sterling.


    She shed a sweet smile.


    "It sounds quite fun, but we have an old saying in Chanaea. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it."


    The burly man, who was leading the group, shed a grin, revealing his white teeth. "What is it? Let''s hear it."


    "The saying goes, don''t pursue a narrow gain while neglecting a greater danger." Jarrett''s voice suddenly echoed from behind them. As they turned around, they found themselves at the business end of thirty guns.


    The aggressor''s face changed


    instantly. He rushed toward Calista, wanting to use her as a hostage. However, Calista had been prepared since the moment Jarrett spoke. As the man attempted to strangle her, she was one step ahead, inserting a needle into his neck. Although it only paralyzed him for a few seconds, it was enough time for a well-trained mercenary to fall into her hands.


    "I think we can have a proper conversation now. What do you say?"


    With each word Calista uttered, she tapped his temple with a gun, her smile never wavering from start to finish.


    The assassins sent by Sterling never anticipated that their boss would be instantly taken down by a woman who, at first nce, seemed incapable of even hurting a fly.


    The man that Calista held at gunpoint couldn''t help but bend his knees. He was taller than Calista, but at that moment, she had him in a chokehold, which was truly humiliating for him.


    "What do you want?" The burly man


    was named Cahan. He had


    carefully chosen his moment to arrive, making sure that both


    Calista''s people and the army were not around. However, they were unaware of the wildcard that was Jarrett. He had been parachuted in directly under special orders. The ne was able tond but couldn''t depart. It was still parked on the mountain.