A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 32

So, a lot of folks didn't know, but Calliope, despite not being the apple of the Jewell family's eye, was actually a little rich lady. She had more money than her father, Monty, ever did.

The funny part? Not even the Jewell family knew about the fortune her grandfather left her.

Her grandfather always said, "Keep your wealth under wraps."

He was always worried the Jewell family might try to take everything from her. She took his advice to heart and never told a soul that it was all hers. She even had a crew of really capable people working for her, managing the wealth.

Money made more money, and her assets had multiplied tenfold.

Now, she owned various shops collecting rent and other ventures, but she barely had to lift a finger. Her crew was fiercely loyal because she'd saved their lives at some point, so they were devoted to her. She treated them well, which only made them more grateful and reliable.

She owned Kirin Fondue, a fondue restaurant on a street her grandfather had given her. It was about five or six years ago when she met Rafferty Stanley during a mission.

first met Rafferty, he was barely hanging on, just a breath away

side. He had a lot of secrets, but he never talked

twist of fate, she discovered he had a knack for cooking, and

paper, Rafferty was the owner,

venue. It became her little secret hideaway. After coming back to life, she hadn't visited the place for a while, but Rafferty understood

early in the day, and the place wasn't crowded. Calliope and Rafferty were having coffee in the backyard,

your health been lately?" Calliope asked, taking a sip of her coffee and

dead yet," Rafferty replied with a nonchalant

This version should be more effective than

eyes remained lifeless. He was handsome, with charming eyes and fair skin, his features undeniably striking. But a man without the will to live was hard to convince

was still alive was

him. "You still owe me a

why I'm still breathing," Rafferty shrugged. "So, you really