Chapter 57

Gideon's face was a masterpiece of conflicting emotions. He glanced at Calliope as if he didn't recognize her.

He had assumed she was going to sweet-talk him, maybe even apologize. After all, she loved him so much, didn't she?

Was she still mad?

Did she really just treat him like that?

Gideon's eyes were a swirl of emotions as he looked at Calliope. "Calliope..."

"Mr. Baker, you'd better treat our lady with respect, or I'll have to take action."

Damien stood firm, his expression stony, ready to step in at any moment.

Gideon knew how formidable Damien was. As Silas's bodyguard, Damien rarely intervened, but when he did, nobody could withstand his attack.

Gideon didn't want to get hit by Damien, nor did he want any trouble with Silas. Reluctantly, he got out of the car with a huff.

he was on a deserted road, not a taxi in sight.

in, and drove away, leaving Gideon standing there, watching the car's taillights disappear

because he

out his phone and called for someone to

he was greeted

already? You just left not long

made it home before her

Calliope agreed to his terms so quickly? It wasn't impossible; she

respond, his face set in a grim mask as he changed his shoes and headed

noticed his

agreement with her? She's already taken the money. Surely, she can't still

Calliope really

going upstairs to rest," Gideon muttered, before trudging up to

rest

anything, the three asked

the table, Zelda couldn't shake a nagging feeling. "Honey, do you think she reached an agreement with Gideon? We've taken Fleur's perks, and if they didn't settle things, Fleur might want

When had Calliope gotten

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