Chapter 139 Lashing Out

• Calista was not at all intimidated by Mirabelle's distorted expression and her suppressed resentment. Far from retreating, she advanced with a composed stride.
• “Are you angry? When you first instructed me to prepare the medicine, to drug Kallum, and subtly hinted at Kallum to investigate me, I was furious too when I found out about all of this.”
• Calista's eyes were clear, carrying a faint hint of amusement. Any signs of anger or resentment were now gone. After all, Mirabelle was not a formidable opponent. Who would fear someone destined to be trampled underfoot?