A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 55

"Yeah, I was just kidding around. You were so tense just now, I almost believed you'd actually cleaned out the company!"

Calliope chuckled lightly. "So, what's it gonna be? Don't agree? Fine, I'll head out then."

Just as she was about to stand up, Monty made a decision and said, "Alright, I'll give it to you!"

"Then send the money over," Calliope said, looking up.

"Are you really that eager?" Monty asked, clearly indignant.

"I'm just worried you'll back out," Calliope shrugged. "This is for my emotional distress, and right now

you're willing to pay. Who knows, you might change your mind later!"

Monty pulled out his phone, ready to transfer the money to Calliope.

arm, glancing at Calliope with hesitation. She wasn't too

bit of suspicion, Zelda asked, "If we give you this money, will you really stay

you trying to sell your

"If you don't want to

move to get

panicked. "Okay, I'm transferring it

sent the money to Calliope, looking

hundred thousand dollars wasn't exactly

was, she couldn't defy them. "Alright, the money's in your account. Can you at least have a proper talk with Gideon now?" Monty asked, "You should be satisfied.

"Let's have a

was willing to talk

for her and his uncle, that was probably just a charade for Silas, a way

always been easy to handle. Soon

anger subsided, she'd start feeling guilty and find ways to

whether it was her or