Chapter 44 Sow discordThe person blocking the way was Gianna.
Rafael had come to see Callie to plead on behalf of Myron, but Callie didn't help. Now, her son was going to jail.
Although it wasn't for a long time, he would still have a criminal record.
Even if he completed his studies, many future opportunities would be limited.
Gianna was both furious and resentful.
She held a grudge against Callie for not helping.
She thought Callie was cold-hearted and unfeeling.
Today, she was here to embarrass her.
She even brought reporters.
She knelt down in public!
Yes, she wanted to create a scandal, making everyone believe that Callie was an ungrateful girl who wouldn't lift a finger to save her own brother.
Crying and accusing, she said, "Myron is your brother! How can you just watch him suffer? Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? He's your only brother..."
Her tears and cries were so convincing that anyone who didn't know the situation would think she was deeply wronged.
The hospital entrance was crowded.
Her commotion attracted a lot of onlookers.
Regardless of who was right or wrong, just seeing an elder kneeling before a younger person was enough to garner sympathy for the one kneeling. Plus, Gianna was a good actress, quickly turning public opinion against Callie.
The crowd was buzzing with chatter.
Some self-righteous individuals began to scold Callie, "How could you be so inconsiderate? Making an elder kneel before you? You don't look that old, but your heart is so cold."
Gianna immediately chimed in, "Someone is bullying her brother, and she can help, but she refuses. What kind of sister is she?"
Callie Norris watched Gianna's performance with cold eyes. If she wanted to kneel, then let her kneel.
Callie was ready to leave.
But Gianna clung to her leg, refusing to let go. "Just tell me, will you save Myron or not?"
Callie knew Myron was at fault.
This matter required legal responsibility.
But she also knew that the situation could be resolved.
As long as Shane didn't press charges, with his influence, he could smooth things over.
All it would take was for Callie to ask him.
There would be a way out.
"He brought this on himself!" Callie replied coldly.
"He's your brother!"
Callie hated that phrase the most and shouted, "You're my dad's mistress. The child you had, has nothing to do with me!"
She deliberately emphasized the words "home-wrecker" loudly.
After all, no one likes a "home-wrecker."
Sure enough, the onlookers began to shift their opinions.
Gianna immediately retorted, "You stood by and did nothing, and now you're throwing dirt on me. You're truly heartless and ruthless. Your dad said you were cold-blooded, selfish, and vicious, and he was right. You're just that cruel."
She purposefully attributed her insults towards Callie as words from Rafael, Callie's own father.
Rafael was her biological father. Being described this way by her own dad—Callie couldn't possibly remain indifferent.
At the same time, it would drive a wedge between Rafael and Callie.
Callie's heart skipped a beat. Was this really how Rafael saw her? Was this how she appeared in her father's eyes?
Seeing Callie's expression change, Gianna knew her words had hit the mark. She pressed on, weaving more lies, "Your dad asked for your help, and you refused. When he got home, he threw things around and regretfully said he should have strangled you at birth! That he should never have let you live in this world."
Callie's hand, hanging by her side, trembled slightly. But she quickly regained her composure. Her gaze grew even colder.
Gabriel arrived at work and immediately saw the commotion. Without hesitation, he instructed the hospital security to disperse the onlookers.
He approached Callie and addressed the crowd, "There's nothing to see here. If you need medical attention, go get it!"
With that, he shielded Callie and led her away.
Gianna tried to step forward again, but Gabriel blocked her and warned, "If you cause any more trouble, I'll call the police!"
Gianna finally backed down.
"What happened? Didn't I say I would help you with the discharge? Why did you leave the hospital on your own?" Gabriel asked as he escorted her to his car.
Callie kept her head down. "I wanted to leave the hospital as soon as possible."
So, she had handled the discharge paperwork herself.
"Should I take you home now?" he asked.
Callie nodded. "Yes."
During the drive to the villa, neither of them spoke.
When they reached the entrance, Gabriel stopped the car. After a moment of hesitation, he told her, "Yesterday, I did as you asked and found a woman for Shane, but he didn't touch her."
Callie suddenly lifted her head, she felt a mix of surprise and a bit of joy without realizing it.
But she kept her face indifferent. "Really?"
Gabriel nodded vigorously. "Yes, I wouldn't lie to you."
Callie trusted Gabriel, she opened the car door and stepped out.
Suddenly, Gabriel called out to her, "Callie."
"Yeah?" She turned back.
Gabriel looked at her intently. "Has Cynthia really not contacted you?"
She avoided his gaze. "...No."
It wasn't that she was lying to Gabriel; it was just that Cynthia had forbidden her from telling Gabriel that she knew where she was.
Cynthia was her senior.
She had been in the same year as Gabriel.
And she was also the one Gabriel liked.
Back in school, they were a couple everyone envied.
But then they broke up.
And Cynthia left.
Gabriel had been searching for her for a long time but never found her.
"If she contacts you, you must tell me. Even if we broke up, I think I deserve a reason, not just a sudden disappearance."
His expression darkened.
Callie nodded and said, "Okay."
She felt sorry for Gabriel.
But she had already promised her senior sister, so she had to keep her mouth shut.
As she walked into the villa, Mrs. Ford was just about to leave for the hospital, unaware that Callie was being discharged today.
Mrs. Ford beamed, "You're out of the hospital!"
Callie nodded.
"I'm glad you're better." Mrs. Ford supported her as they walked inside.
Shane came down the stairs. When he saw her, he didn't say a word, not even a glance in her direction.
He was still upset about her finding another woman for him.
What did she take him for?
Did she think he would just go for any woman she found?
Callie sensed that something was off with Shane, but she didn't know why he was angry.
After he left, she asked Mrs. Ford, "What's wrong with him? Who made him angry?"
Mrs. Ford shook her head, "I don't know."
Callie Norris wondered if he was still mad about last night.
Shouldn't he be mad at Belinda instead?
After all, Belinda had deceived him. Although the drugs was meant for her, it was him who ended up taking it.
Gabriel said he hadn't been with any woman, so he must have had a rough night, right?
And it was Belinda who had drugged him.
So, was he angry with Belinda?
Once she figured it out, she didn't dwell on it any longer.
That afternoon, she was hunched over her computer, replying to patient messages.
Mrs. Ford came rushing up with her phone in hand, her voice filled with urgency. "Ma'am, something's wrong. You need to see this."
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