A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 115

It was a typical Monday, and Kirin Fondue was bustling with the usual crowd.

Calliope was helping out by serving dishes, and as she approached the table by the window, she noticed Lisette sitting there.

Her brow furrowed slightly, but she didn't let it show as she set down the dish she'd been carrying. Ignoring Lisette, she was about to turn and continue with her work when Lisette called out, "Aren't you going to sit with me for a moment? I've got some things to discuss with you."

Calliope paused briefly, then turned and sat across from Lisette, leaning back in her chair with her hands in her pockets, exuding a casual defiance.

"What is it?" she asked. "What do you want to talk about?"

Lisette gave Calliope a once-over, smugness flickering in her eyes. "You seem to be enjoying your time as

a waitress, Calliope. Even after becoming Mrs. Myers, you're still here. Didn't Silas give you any spending money?"

you, Lisette. I don't need to rely on a man

Lisette shook her head.

should be as successful as possible to marry

are you here to share your

here to tell you that Valerian knows you saved him back then. But he said he'd still stand by me. So don't think you can stir

more for me than he ever will for you," Lisette added triumphantly, watching for any distress on Calliope's

as the seconds ticked by, Calliope remained unfazed, neither

narrowed her eyes, frustration bubbling

don't expect anything from Valerian. He's your brother,

shrugged again. "Oh, and thanks for helping

into Calliope. If Valerian couldn't provoke her, perhaps Gideon

something you probably don't know," Lisette said with a sly grin. "Gideon is

ever, her gaze steady