Chapter 328 Husband
What a heartwarming display of friendship! Genuine bonds like this were touching in a world where superficiality often overshadowed human connections
Reporters promptly pointed their microphones and cameras in Calista’s direction.
“Ms. Everhart, Ms. Jacquez put her safety on the line to rescue you during that crucial moment. How does that make you feel?” one reporter inquired.
Vivian locked eyes with Calista and raised an eyebrow ever so slightly, signaling that she was playing a
role intentionally,
She didn’t mind letting Calista in on her plan. She almost wished Calista would lose her composure in public, revealing her ingratitude to the world.
But even if Calista didn’t react that way, it didn’t matter to Vivian. Her motive for orchestrating this incident wasn’t solely to tarnish Calista’s reputation. Calista responded with a gracious smile.
“I’m genuinely touched, deeply moved indeed. Vivian and I have only recently become acquainted. Aside from work, we haven’t had many interactions. I never expected she would be willing to risk her own life
for me.”
Calista was determined to act along and see who would be the first to surrender.
As Vivian was about to be taken to a private room, she tightly held Calista’s hand and begged, “Callie, I know I messed up. When you confided in me about your feelings for my cousin Leo and your dreams of being with him, I thought I could do something special for you.”
“Considering Leo’s plans to start a family, I wanted to bring you two closer together. I mentioned the garden to Leo and even gave him your contact information, but somehow, he ended up in the wrong room. Things spiraled out of control, making people think he’s gay.”
Although Vivian’s words seemed like a moment of introspection, they were aimed at Calista. Was Vivian attempting to shift the blame onto Calista to save Diego?
Calista harbored no guilt, given that Vivian was spouting nonsense. She never said those things. She only
mentioned how much she admired Diego.
Calista couldn’t help but instinctively glance at Lucian, who regarded her with a knowing smirk.
Lucian didn’t show anger, but his expression made it clear that he wanted Calista to explain what Vivian
meant by Calista dreaming of being with Diego, Calista remained silent.
“So, did Ms. Everhart ask Diego to go to that room?”
A reporter chimed in. The reporter knew that involving public figures, especially Calista, Lucian’s ex–wife; was guaranteed to make it a trending topic. He continued to press.
“What about Leopoldi
The news would undoubtedly make headlines if Vivian’s claims were accurate. The reporters were abuzz with excitement, snapping photos even faster than before.
Diego had recently surged in popularity, amassing a massive fan base, However, the incident had turned
them all against him.
If Calista couldn’t explain herself, the fans‘ anger stemming from the misunderstanding with Diego could
lead to significant consequences.
The mere thought of it brought joy to Vivian. Her broken leg seemed less agonizing now.
Calista panicked and answered, “Vivian, since we’re at the hospital, why not have the doctors
at your ears or eyes?”
take a look
Vivian raised an eyebrow in confusion.
Calista gave Lucian a loving gaze and remarked, “Why settle for anything less when my boyfriend looks
this good?”
Calista couldn’t help but cringe at her excessively cheesy remarks.
All eyes followed her gaze and lapsed into contemplative silence when they beheld Lucian’s strikingly handsome face, considering that Calista might have a valid point.
I’m sorry if it sounded like I was insulting Diego. I was worried that my explanation might not be clear
enough, and people might think I was lying.”
Calista maintained her facade. Her excessively sugary comments made people itch to shake some reality
into her. Meanwhile, Lucian reveled in her compliments, thoroughly enjoying the moment
The others in the room stayed quiet. A wicked smile played across Vivian’s face as she clenched her
band tightly under the blanket.
“Ms. Everhart, are you and Mr. Northwood considering tying the knot again?” one reporter asked.
Calista replied, “Not at the moment. We’re currently dating
Cremember Ma, Everhart and Mr. Northwood divorced because of compatibility issues. Has Mr
This question was difficult to answer. Why would Calista suddenly accept Lucian’s shortcomings in bed, especially since it was the very cause of their divorce?
Skepticism prevailed, with many convinced that Calista and Lucian were leading separate lives and
hadn’t reconciled.
There was a growing belief that Calista might have fabricated the story to divert suspicion. Despite addressing Calista, the reporters remained cautious around Lucian.
Their eyes fixated on him. Lucian remained silent and distant, watching the scene unfold like a bystander.
The reporters in the corridor stared at Calista, and one of them asked, “Ms. Everhart, it’s widely known. that you and Mr. Northwood are divorced, and there hasn’t been any recent public interaction between you two. Are you making these statements to hide something?”
Calista sighed, contemplating that dating didn’t carry the same weight as being legally married with a
certificate to prove it
She understood that her words alone might not be convincing enough without input from Lucian.
Glancing at him, she noticed he awaited her to appease him. Calista silently cursed his indifference and pondered the possibility of breaking up with him, even though they had only reconciled the day before.
Feeling Calista’s intense gaze, Lucian stifled the smirk on his face and approached. The reporters
gathered around Vivian Instinctively made way for him
As Lucian walked by the journalist who had asked the questions, he reached out and inspected the press
pass hanging around the reporter’s neck.
The journalist instinctively wanted to snatch the press pass back from Lucian’s hand.
But as soon as he moved, Lucian locked eyes with him and sneered, “Did you take a bribe?”
The man’s body tensed, and he refrained from any further action. As he was about to explain, Lucian, who radiated an air of demanding authority, released his grip and walked away.
Lucian stood before Calista, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, ‘Address me as your husband, and I’ll lend a hand in getting rid of all these folks.”
Those nearby had overheard Lucian, secretly wishing Lucian had toned down his demand, sparing them the embarrassment. After Lucian’s forceful intervention, no one dared to linger.
Eventually, all the reporters disappeared, regardless of whether they had accepted bribes Lucian
alveyed the now–empty comdor, his expression darkening.
Calista gently pushed him aside and retorted, “How do you muster the audacity to make such bold
requests?”
Lucian ignored her question and inquired, “When are you going back?”
“My so–called savior is still here. I can’t just leave her like this,” Calista replied.
Lucian frowned and continued, “Get a nurse to watch over her 24/7.”
Calista glanced at Vivian, who was on the verge of tears in the hospital bed.
“There’s no need for that. Vivian saved my life, so it’s only right that I stay here to care for her,” Calista
responded
Vivian was overwhelmed by their excessive saccharine interaction.
me other
She knew that Calista had an ulterior motive, but circumstances involving Lucian and some unknown factor forced her to suppress her anger and muster a faint smile.
“Callie, with Diego’s situation, Uncle Hugo’s pushing me back to Apthon for some soul–searching. I can’t just leave in the state I’m in. Could you help me talk with Uncle Hugo and see if he’ll let me stay in
Capeton?” Vivian pleaded.
Calista responded indifferently, ‘I don’t have the influence to sway Mr. Jacquez
Calista suddenly paused and discreetly flashed Vivian a smile. At that moment, Vivian had a sinking feeling. Shortly after, her blanket was lifted, unveiling what had been concealed beneath.
