All Chapters of Two Years Gone, Mercy Gone With It: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Calista didn't know who this fine specimen of a man was, but she sure as hell knew that a person's medical records were private and confidential. So, why would anyone look into that for no reason?The man opened the car door. "How about we discuss a deal?"Calista said, "Sorry, but I'm not interested."He smiled faintly. "I'll have this delivered to the Stone and Halston families, then. Maybe that will get them to pity you."In the past, her family would've been the first she'd tell if she knew she was sick. Now, however, she didn't want them to know, let alone pity her.Their pity felt like a knife pressed to her throat.She got into the car. The woodsy scent inside was evident but not overpowering. It was just right. She wasn't in the mood to enjoy it, though.She asked, "What do you want?"LiAlgo was all she had now. Few people knew she was the developer, but it wasn't an airtight secret. She guessed that this mysterious man was after it, too.To her surprise, he said somet

"Mr. Sterling, are you just going to watch them?" Gideon's subordinate asked.Gideon looked earnest as he said, "I can't take them on in a fight."The subordinate was rendered speechless.Caleb genuinely hadn't expected this. Calista had gone to Next Technicality to interview for a cleaning position, yet she'd ended up becoming Nicco's secretary.He didn't believe that for a second.Nicco was a hot-blooded young man, and he had Calista, a beautiful yet unskilled woman, by his side. Caleb thought that the only plausible explanation for that was that Calista had seduced Nicco with her looks.He had to admit, though, that he was surprised. After all, Calista's looks had diminished after her time in prison. She definitely couldn't compare to the radiance she'd once shown as the pampered heiress of the Stone family. So, how was she even capable of seducing Nicco?For a moment, Caleb's thoughts wandered in a different direction. Nevertheless, he reined himself in and suppressed his ag

Calista felt sick the moment she heard Caleb's voice. She wondered exactly whose brother he was.She snapped herself out of it. She couldn't think that anymore. He'd long since taken on the role of being Caroline's brother.Caleb stepped forward, wanting to pressure Calista into apologizing to Caroline. At the same time, Shannon sidled up to him and hooked her arm through his.Realization dawned on Calista when she saw that. It seemed that Shannon had latched onto Caleb long ago. It turned out that she and Caroline were on the same team. It explained why she'd picked on Calista so directly earlier. She and Caroline both wanted Calista out of the picture, as they would both benefit from that.Shannon tugged on Caleb's arm, turning on the charm as she said, "I only just realized that she's your sister, Caleb. Still… has she not been to events like this before? Doesn't she know that everyone here has to show Caroline some respect?"Caleb, a typical male chauvinist, felt inclined to t

Nicco stared at Isaac before turning to Calista. His bewilderment was written all over his face.Calista took a deep breath, wanting nothing more than to slap herself hard. She didn't know what the hell had gotten into her back then. She couldn't believe how Isaac's studious, outstanding side had blinded her.She did a double-take. Hadn't Isaac left with Caroline as everyone watched earlier? So, why was he still there?Nicco knew that it was his time to shine. This was his chance to back Calista up. He said breezily, "I know she has a child, too."Isaac's expression turned even uglier. He growled, "I wouldn't have pegged you as someone with such a fetish, Mr. Ashford."Nicco retorted, "It seems that you were dressed to impress today, Mr. Halston. You and Ms. Lynch look good together—disgustingly good, I should say."Isaac's expression stiffened. He had a feeling that Nicco was insinuating something with his words and tone, but he was more inclined to believe that the latter had j

Connor hurriedly said, "Dad, Liss has changed so much since getting out of prison. She's not close to us anymore. You can lecture her, but don't get physical."Caleb chimed in. "He's right, Dad."Seeing that both of them had spoken, Shirley didn't think it would be right for her to speak up against them. So, she went along with them and said, "Martin, Calista is the daughter you've pampered since childhood. You can't actually hit her."That only made Martin angrier. "It's my fault that she's turned out the way she is now! I pampered her so much that I spoiled her rotten. That's why she's acting this way! I missed the chance to teach her the right things back then, so I need to make up for that now and bring her back onto the right path. I can't let her continue like this!"We're family, and we should be united and harmonious. Think about how well all of us got along without her around! She's staying in a hotel now, yet she's still capable of wreaking havoc at home. Do you think we