Chapter 66

"Mom, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have gone to see Mr. Myers for the company."

"Oh, sweetie, this isn't your fault at all. It's all on her!" Zelda comforted Lisette, feeling a wave of frustration

rising.

She rubbed her temples. "She's really been nothing but trouble for our family. That priest was right. You're the good luck charm, and she's the troublemaker.

She's not cooperating. We'll have your father talk to Mr. Myers later. Mr. Myers isn't an unreasonable man."

Zelda told Lisette, "For now, just lay low. Don't go to the office or anywhere else. We don't want people gossiping."

"Okay," Lisette nodded.

...

he was clocking out. He had been standing outside the Baker Group for ages since they wouldn't let him in, so

for him, he caught Silas just as he

a word with you?" Monty asked, feeling slightly

up, affecting their company and even prompting calls from partners

was Calliope's husband, after all, and even if it was just for show, technically, Monty was his father-in-law. He hoped

all, he was Callie's father, so he said to Monty, "Come with me." Monty sighed with relief and followed him to his car, where Fagan opened the door for him. Silas got in

for a

down, and Silas looked at him, his deep voice carrying a

quickly got in from the

That sign was Callie's doing, wasn't it? Callie's got a bit of a childish streak, she's always felt like we favor her sister, which is

need to be blown out of proportion. So, Mr. Myers, could you

looked at Silas, his heart

not responding immediately. Monty shifted uncomfortably. "This wasn't Lisette's fault. It's just sibling

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